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Dr. Lola Ohonba: A Yoruba Herbalist Talks Ibogaine
Dr. Lola Ohonba: A Yoruba Herbalist Talks Ibogaine
Dr. Lola Ohonba: A Yoruba Herbalist Talks Ibogaine
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Dr. Lola Ohonba shares her expertise on ibogaine and plant medicine, blending scientific knowledge with Indigenous wisdom for healing trauma and addiction.
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Lola Ohonba blends scientific expertise with Indigenous wisdom.
- Ibogaine's potential to heal trauma and addiction.
- The importance of respecting plant medicines as natural remedies.
- Challenges to mainstream perspectives on psychedelics.
- Future directions for psychedelic medicine in mental healthcare.
Plants are medicine. Just like we won't grab a bottle of Tylenol and gulp it down, we must respect these natural remedies.
In this episode of Root Medicine, Amanda Siebert engages in a riveting conversation with Dr. Lola Ohonba, a clinical pharmacist and lifelong herbalist from the Yoruba people of West Africa. Dr. Ohonba brings a fascinating blend of scientific knowledge and Indigenous wisdom to the table, discussing the powerful effects of ibogaine and other plant medicines.
As the founder and CEO of WCI Health, she offers valuable insights into the use of cannabis, psychedelics, and traditional plant medicines for health and wellness. Dr. Ohonba's unique approach challenges mainstream perspectives, shedding light on harm reduction and the complexities of ibogaine. She shares her journey from growing up in Nigeria, where plant medicine was a part of daily life, to becoming an advocate for the medicinal properties of these natural remedies.
This episode is packed with thought-provoking reflections on the future of psychedelic medicine and its potential to transform mental healthcare. If you're curious about how plant medicines can play a role in healing trauma and addiction, this conversation is not to be missed. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between conventional pharmaceuticals and traditional plant medicine.