- Banzi
- Initiate. Literally "the one who has emerged from their shell".
- Bwiti / Bwete
- Religion and philosophy of liberation of the Mitsogo, Babongo and Fang peoples. From Tsogho bo-hete, emancipation.
- Eboghe
- Iboga as a healing agent.
- Iboga (Tabernanthe iboga)
- Shrub of Central Africa, whose root contains ibogaine. National treasure of Gabon since June 6, 2000.
- Ibogaine
- Active indole alkaloid of iboga, concentrated in the root bark.
- Kangara
- Knowledge of plants for regeneration.
- Maboundi
- Bwiti practitioner and healer, assistant to the nganga during ceremonies.
- Maganga
- Catalyst of renewal.
- Nganga / N'ganga
- Spiritual leader of Bwiti, man or woman. Leads the ceremony.
- Ngombi
- Sacred harp of Bwiti.
- Tatayo
- "Fruit of the Wind". Nickname of Hugues Obiang Poitevin, co-founder of Ebando.