Preparing for an Iboga Ceremony: the Godfather of All Plant Medicines

January 27th, 2021

By Madeleine Cullerton

Guest Writer for Wake Up World

What do you see when you think of plant medicine? Is it the mind-bending visions, violent purges, the stereotypical “crazy” person of 50’s propaganda? For me, it was the latter. I was terrified of losing my mind or of seeing some monster I didn’t want to see. Conversely, some see plant medicine as the answer, the one and only solution to all their problems.

These aren’t uncommon fears and of course, there are numerous benefits to doing plant medicine. It’s a classic yes/and situation.

Regardless of whether you’re afraid of these sacred medicines or if you’re devoted to their healing properties, one of the key aspects before partaking in them is managing your expectations.

Frequently before the retreat, I’ll hear guests exchanging stories of their previous experiences. The way the forest spoke to them on ayahuasca or the tree that told them the meaning of life while on mushrooms. And while these are incredible stories, personally, I would advise against carrying them into your next ceremony. Perhaps most importantly because not all plant medicines are alike, each having its unique personality and spirit.

The amazing thing about these medicines is the way they adapt to you, in particular Iboga. Each iboga ceremony is different because what this particular sacrament shows you is the truth, your truth. Even if that means it’s difficult or uncomfortable to face. Iboga can be patient, loving, or stern. It can make you laugh as it did in my first ceremony, then utterly dismantle you as in my second.

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