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#19: David Nassim: Keep Ibogaine Sustainable
#19: David Nassim: Keep Ibogaine Sustainable
#19: David Nassim: Keep Ibogaine Sustainable
Monday 23rd October 2023
Join David Nassim as he discusses the challenges and importance of sustainably preserving Gabon's sacred iboga plant in 'Root Medicine'.
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Get the buttons here!Guardians of Gabon's Iboga: David Nassim's Mission for Sustainability
Episode Overview
- David Nassim discusses the challenges faced by Gabonese traditional communities in preserving the sacred iboga plant due to poaching and external demand.
- The critical role of the Nagoya Protocol in protecting the iboga plant and the communities dependent on it is emphasized.
- Nassim underlines the importance of sustainable practices, fair trade, and respecting traditional knowledge in preserving the iboga plant.
- Personal insights into Nassim's transformative journey with iboga provide a unique perspective on the spiritual and healing qualities of the sacred plant.
- Practitioners and individuals seeking iboga treatment are urged to be mindful of ethical considerations and sourcing practices.
The medicine that this podcast is centered on, comes from the root of a shrub known as the Tabernath iboga plant, which is native to Gabon in West Africa. Now, as Ibogaine grows in popularity in the West as a treatment for opioid use disorder, it's posing a threat to populations of the iboga plant.
Ever thought about the journey of a sacred plant from a remote forest to modern therapy rooms? In this episode of 'Root Medicine', Amanda Siebert sits down with David Nassim, co-director of Blessings of the Forest (BOTF), to unpack the complex world of iboga preservation. BOTF is dedicated to safeguarding Gabon's natural and cultural heritage, with a special focus on the iboga plant, which is central to many indigenous traditions and modern addiction therapies.
Nassim, who also serves as an international relations and finance officer, shares the intricate challenges of working with diverse organizations and communities to protect this precious resource. He dives into the Nagoya Protocol, explaining its significance in ensuring that the benefits derived from iboga are shared fairly with the communities that have nurtured it for generations.
Nassim's personal journey with iboga adds a heartfelt layer to the discussion, as he reflects on its transformative power and the deep reverence Gabonese people hold for the plant. The conversation also touches on the global perspectives of iboga, contrasting its traditional use in Gabon with its emerging role in Western treatments, such as those under the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Program. Nassim's insights highlight the critical need for sustainable practices and ethical considerations in the growing interest in iboga.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of traditional wisdom and modern science, and the ongoing efforts to protect a plant that holds so much potential for healing.