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Welcome to the media section of the Iboga House website. Here you will find audio and video interviews with Bwiti Shaman, Moughenda Mikala followed by an in-
BWITI SHAMAN AUDIO INTERVIEW February, 2009 (Courtesy: FuturePrimitive.org) Runtime: 56 minutes. Here's the original description for this audio interview: Moughenda Mikala is a tenth generation nganga of the Missoko Bwiti sect from southern Gabon. At the Awakening in the Dream house in Mexico, Moughenda offers Bwiti iboga root healing and initiation. Bwiti, originating among the forest Pygmies, is a traditional African spiritual practice whose essence is ancestor worship and direct connection to God. The initiations relate to the five aspects of Missoko Bwiti: Ngonde (bwiti of visions and diagnostics), Mioba (bwiti of healing with plants and herbs), Bosuka (bwiti of knowledge of creation), Mabundi (bwiti of women), and Senguedia (bwiti of protection).
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BWITI SHAMAN INTERVIEW
October 2008, Sayulita, Mexico
An interesting insight into the mind and of Bwiti Shaman Moughenda Mikala…
What do you do and what is Bwiti?
I am a Bwiti shaman and healer. I work with different plants and herbs, mainly iboga, and conduct traditional ceremonies. I help people with many problems, ranging from physical healings and addiction issues, to psychological trauma, to soul retrieval and demon extraction. I also guide people through spiritual development and initiations. Bwiti is a religion, it’s a passage from childhood to adulthood, and it's a way to get in contact with the ancestors. Inside Bwiti you also find the healing therapy using iboga. That's what Bwiti is. It's a religion which started on Day One, with the Pygmies in the jungle, all the way back in Africa. They are the ones who later taught the people in the village.
Is that like Ancestor Worship?
Yes. We believe that the ancestors are the closest ones to God, and it’s easier to get in touch with God through them than any other way. We believe that the ones who are dead are never gone, and contacting them is the easiest and fastest way to get any answers whatsoever. We talk to them first and they transmit straight up to God.
You're from Gabon?
Yes, I was born and raised all my life in Gabon.
Until you came to the Americas?
Yes, I lived in New York City and then moved to Michigan.
What kind of work did you do?
I was a truck driver. I was driving the big rigs through well over 40 states. So I pretty much know your country.
What's the higher reason for a Bwiti healer to do this? What was your mission?
For my mission the Bwiti sent me here to spread the plant iboga. Because iboga is not just for African people, it is for the whole world, for whoever needs it. But of course it's difficult to find out about it, even using the internet. And it's kind of difficult for non -
Is there a difference between ibogaine and iboga?
Ibogaine is an extraction from the iboga root. It works well for drug addiction and a certain level of psycho-
Who should be initiated? How does one arrive at the decision?
Bwiti at first was pure and African. We Masango Missoko from the south of Gabon want to explain the Bwiti religion and let people get help from iboga. We do all types of spiritual work. We serve anybody, all over the world who is called to Bwiti. If you are initiated into Bwiti you are going to discover many things about your life and the spirit world. So anyone can get initiated into Bwiti-
Can you describe a pre-
The first step is to ask the spirits if the person is ready to be initiated. The pre-
Can you describe the full initiation?
It is a long process to take the wood. It starts with a master or father of the Bwiti determining the readiness of the banzi, or initiate. It may take a lot of training and preparation to become ready for initiation. There are separate women's rites and men's rites. We start in the afternoon and go to the jungle. We perform a symbolic bathing or cleansing on the banzi. You're given a new name there. We give you the first dose of iboga. We come back to the home at sunset. But already you are not yourself anymore. While we were in the forest the people in the village were working on the temple, preparing it for the initiate's transformation. Everything starts at eight o'clock. The mougongo-
How old were you when you tasted iboga, and how did it shape your path?
I first started when I was eight years old. Just a little bit of iboga, but it was hard. Next when I was twelve, with my Grandfather. But my big time, my initiation, was when I was fifteen, when I took on everything. I became nganga, a shaman and began healing people. Bwiti has been in my family for decades. I wasn't in a rush to get initiated, but I could feel that it would sweep me away, that it was in my blood. After becoming nganga I was initiated four more times. Missoko Bwiti is like a plant with five different roots. One root is Ngonde, which is the Bwiti of the visions and the analysis of the human body. It is how we screen people for treatment. Bwiti of Miobe is the mastery of the plants and trees of the jungle. The Bwiti Bussuka is the one in charge of teaching the knowledge of the universe. Mabundi is the Bwiti of the woman. Senguedia is the Bwiti of protection and demon extraction. I was initiated into all five traditions, learning to speak to the distinct spirits of the different paths. As each person has different needs in their healing, different spirits must be called. If you know each tradition, you will know all the possible spirits to call.
So the plan is to do Bwiti initiations and healings for people in North America?
Yes. I have just built a temple in Mexico, and they do any type of spiritual work. I have begun to do psycho-spiritual journeys and pre-
Ibogaine
Ibogaine is a naturally occurring compound and a member of the dogbane family known as Iboga. The Iboga plant can be found in the rainforests of western Central Africa. Although Ibogaine can be extracted from the leaves and roots the highest concentrate is found in the roots. Iboga plants grow on average to about 2 – 3 meters tall and have round or elongated fruits that are orange in color. Ibogaine is a central element surrounding the traditions of Bwiti. Ibogaine is can be used through Bwiti for personal development, overcoming addictions and as a pathway to the spiritual world. There are also many other medicinal and ritual practical uses for Ibogaine (View Services). Ibogaine should be taken under close guidance and supervision of a Bwiti Shaman.
In its purest form Ibogaine is a bitter tasting powder. In addition to occurring naturally in theIboga plant it is also present in Voacanga Africana. There is limited interest and use as a recreational psychoactive drug due to its long lasting duration and non-
IBOGAINE TREATMENT
With drug interruption, a single administration of Ibogaine has three useful effects. First, it eliminates the symptoms of drug withdrawal, thereby allowing relatively painless detoxification. Second, there is a reduction in the desire to use the drugs after treatment. Third, Ibogaine’s psychoactive nature helps users understand and resolve the issues behind their addictive behavior. In addition to being useful in the treatment of addiction, Ibogaine is also beneficial in the field of psychotherapy, especially as a treatment for the effects of trauma or conditioning.
Ibogaine will begin to take effect anywhere from 45 minutes to 3 hours. Depending on the nature of the treatment and thus the amount of Ibogaine received some of the peak or most intense effects can last up to 24 hours or more. A user may be immobilized at this time and under the care of a Bwiti Shaman.
It produces a conscious dreamlike state that activates the user’s long-
Some therapists equate one Ibogaine treatment to years of group therapy.
Mental Health Therapy
Mental Health Therapy takes on many forms and types. Mental health is all about living a life free from restrictions and limiting beliefs. There are many types of mental diseases that can hold an individual back from living at their fullest potential. Mental diseases can hinder can individuals day to day actions. Social situations may become awkward and simple tasks may be difficult. Mental health is important as it is at the root and is the basis or foundation for other important aspects of our life. It is important to concisely be aware that choices and treatments are available to an individual that suffers from a mental health disorder.
IBOGA FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Iboga and Ibogaine can be used to effectively treat Mental Health Disorders. Only under the supervision and guidance of a Bwiti Shaman can effective treatment take place. Iboga contains properties that are well-
The results after using Iboga as Mental Health Therapy can be seen almost immediately after treatment. Comprehension will be easier then ever before. Thoughts and emotions will be stable. Your mind will have a focus and clarity like never before. By having a consultation from a Bwiti Shaman with respect to the right course of treatment and right dose of Iboga and individual can feel confident knowing that they are getting the best treatment possible. Only a supervised and guided Iboga treatment session with Bwiti Shaman can render the most effective results.
Iboga Treatment
Iboga treatment is a treatment that uses Iboga or the extract of Iboga (Ibogaine) in conjunction with the professional guidance of a Bwiti Shaman to treat an addiction or undesirable condition. Iboga addiction treatments include a wide variety of other ailments such as drug, alcohol, food, and tobacco addiction. Iboga treatment works by removing both the withdrawal symptoms and reducing craving after administration. Iboga treatment is the most effective way to treat addictions. It important that Iboga treatment be administered by a Bwiti Shaman for several reasons: To ensure that Iboga treatment is the right type of treatment for the addiction, to ensure the proper dose is administered and also to make certain that the proper guidance and supervision is present during treatment.
IBOGA TREATMENT FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION
Iboga and Ibogaine can be used effectively as treatment for drug addiction and alcohol addiction. Drugs such as heroin and cocaine have very addictive properties. They can be almost impossible to quit unless an individual is using the right treatment. Using Iboga to remove the addictive agents of harsh drugs in a person’s body can completely relive an individual from the addiction. An individual will not feel the withdrawal that is traditionally associated with drug rehabilitation. Often one session will cause a drug addicted individual to be completely free of addiction. The benefits of using Iboga for Drug Treatment is that there are no side effects and no withdrawal feelings unlike traditional rehabilitation methods. Iboga for Alcohol Treatment works the same way. To work effectively Iboga use for treatment of drug and alcohol must be taken under the supervision and guidance of a Bwiti Shaman.
IBOGA TREATMENT FOR NICOTINE ADDICTION
Iboga and Ibogaine can also effectively be used to treat an individual’s addiction to nicotine. Nicotine from cigarettes is said to be as addictive as heroin. It can be the most difficult habit to quit. Nicotine in low concentrations acts as a stimulant and is the main reason responsible for the addictive-
Iboga Detox
Iboga can be used in to successfully detox (detoxification) your body. Detoxification is the process of removing toxic substances from an individual’s body. A detoxification with Iboga is more effective and thorough then any other traditional method known to mankind. Unlike traditional methods, a detoxification through the use of Iboga will not only provide a clean system but will also have no side effects. Often detoxifications cause feelings of anxiety, hunger, confusion and irritability. By using Iboga you will feel no uneasy side effects that you would traditionally feel through detoxification.
Iboga, through the guidance of a Bwiti Shaman, can be used to effectively detox your body from alcohol, drugs, nicotine, dieting purposes and much more.
Iboga For alcohol, drug and nicotine detoxification can be done effectively through Ibogafor individuals that have an alcohol dependence. Alcohol detoxification for an individual will traditionally experience an immediate cessation of alcohol intake that would cause many negative alcohol withdrawal symptoms. However, through the use of Iboga for alcohol detoxification, an individual will not experience any withdrawal effects. In fact the individual will not have any desire afterwards for alcohol. This is the same for both drug and nicotine detoxification. Years of abuse on an individual’s body can cause a severe build-
IBOGAINE FOR DIET DETOX
Iboga can also be used effectively for individuals that are interested in dieting and would like to detox their body. All detoxification systems for dieting are for a common purpose. They are designed to clean the internals of an individual’s body. Some are effective while others are not as effective. Some have side effects as well. Iboga, under the guidance of a Bwiti Shaman, will clean the insides of your body quickly and effectively then anything else.
A single Iboga diet detox can equate to months of tradition detox methods but also without the withdrawal symptoms.
Iboga
Iboga is a recurrent shrub from the rainforests of western Central Africa. Various doses can stimulate the nervous system and induce visions. Iboga has a wide variety of uses from pharmacological to treat substance abuse to special initiation and ritualistic purposes. Iboga is also a key element surrounding the practice of Bwiti. Iboga has been used for thousands of years for various traditional Bwiti practices including psycho spiritual, physical healing, spiritual development, pre-
Iboga grows to a height of 4 to 8 feet or 1 to 3 meters. Although in the most perfect of circumstances Iboga can grow to the size of a small tree (10 meters). Its large leaves are about 6 inches long with clusters of white and sometimes pink flowers. The fruit of the Iboga plant is orange in color. The shape of the fruit is either an elongated oval shape or a round spherical shape. Ibogaine, an extract from Iboga, contains powerful properties. This can be found in the leaves and roots however a higher concentrate is known to be found in the roots. The roots of the Iboga plant are yellowish in color and bitter in taste. Generally they are ground up into a fine powder. Doses of Iboga or the Ibogaine extract vary depend on the nature of the treatment a person may be receiving. They can range from a teaspoon to several pounds over the course of a night or a few days.
The Iboga extract Ibogaine works by slowly being metabolized by the liver into what is known as noribogaine and other metabolites. Studies have shown that Iboga in a persons system can interrupt the need and dependency for various addictions. Taken under the guidance and supervision of a Bwiti Shaman, Iboga can be used as a powerful remedy for many ailing problems and additions, personal development and used in many sacred Bwiti religions. It is only under the professional experience of a Bwiti Shaman that Iboga should be taken.
Ibogaine shares the same spirit of Iboga but has a different approach. Ibogaine works well for addiction interruption as long as a skilled provider administers it. However, giving a client Ibogaine and sending them to bed for the rest of the night is a less than satisfying experience for the participant. Someone who has never had Ibogaine treatment requires feedback about what they are experiencing and feeling. Unfortunately, some clinics leave the clients alone to interpret their visions themselves, only checking on the client periodically. On the other hand, by using Iboga someone gets the full properties of the plant and its spirit as a teacher and guide.
Iboga is not a Western product with documentation; it is a traditional Bwiti medicine. Bwiti Shamans do not weigh their patients to determine the dosage for treatment, nor do they refuse people because of their weight or physical problems. A Bwiti Shaman screens his patients, and allows the spirit of Iboga to determine if the client can be helped and if so, what dosage to give and how the journey or treatment should be done.
NOTE: If someone wants to work with Iboga they will need to find a Bwiti Shaman to experience a safe and effective spiritual journey.
IBOGA & IBOGAINE
Exorcism
Our Exorcism service is offered to those that are in true need. Where unfamiliar symptoms arise and are beyond explanation then a consultation with a Bwiti Shaman may provide a pathway to the answers that you may be looking for. Every exorcism service is evaluated on a case by case basis by our Bwiti Shaman.
EXORCISM SERVICE
Exorcism is an ancient ritual that has existed throughout many cultures and faiths across time. The possession of demons within a person’s soul is a frightening and serious issue. For thousands of years, Bwiti Shaman have conducted exorcisms to remove unwanted energies from individuals. Sometimes the signs of an individual being possessed by a demon can be obvious. Erratic behavior and compulsion are all too obvious signs that person may be possessed by a demon. In other instances the signs are subtle such as portraying confusion, memory loss and negativity. Yet the threat remains unequivocally serious and must be dealt with. Sometimes the signs are an indication of an awakening to the individual that the reality of the devil or demons is indeed very real and real in the physical world.
Our Exorcism Service is completely confidential and is conducted by a trained professional.
The process for an exorcism follows a careful and time tested ritual with Shamanism. It is only through the trained and guided hand of a Bwiti Shaman that an exorcism can occur. If you feel or know someone that feels empty, without purpose and consciously not in control then they may be possessed by demons. In some cases people may even be possessed by the devil himself. Shamanism does not judge or concern itself with the history of an individual and how they may have come into possession of negative spirits. Our Bwiti Shaman is only concerned with guiding the demon spirit out from your body and soul in way that will ensure that the demon or devil will never come back.
Contact our Bwiti Shaman from Iboga House for a Free Consultation and discover the benefits of Iboga for our Exorcism Service.
Demon Extraction
Our Demon Extraction service is offered to those that are in true need. Where unfamiliar symptoms arise and are beyond explanation then a consultation with a Bwiti Shaman may provide a pathway to the answers that you may be looking for. Every demon possession is evaluated on a case by case basis by our Bwiti Shaman.
DEMON EXTRACTION SERVICE
Demon Extraction is an ancient ritual that has existed throughout many cultures and faiths across time. The possession of demons within a person’s soul is a frightening and serious issue. For thousands of years, Bwiti Shaman have conducted Demon Extractions to remove unwanted energies from individuals. Sometimes the signs of an individual being possessed by a demon can be obvious. Erratic behavior and compulsion are all too obvious signs that person may be possessed by a demon. In other instances the signs are subtle such as portraying confusion, memory loss and negativity. Yet the threat remains unequivocally serious and must be dealt with. Sometimes the signs are an indication of an awakening to the individual that the reality of the devil or demons is indeed very real and real in the physical world.
Our Demon Extraction Service is completely confidential and is conducted by a trained professional.
The process for a Demon Extraction follows a careful and time tested ritual with Shamanism. It is only through the trained and guided hand of a Bwiti Shaman that a Demon Extraction can occur. If you feel or know someone that feels empty, without purpose and consciously not in control then they may be possessed by demons. In some cases people may even be possessed by the devil himself. Shamanism does not judge or concern itself with the history of an individual and how they may have come into possession of negative spirits. Our Bwiti Shaman is only concerned with guiding the demon spirit out from your body and soul in way that will ensure that the demon or devil will never come back.
Contact our Bwiti Shaman from Iboga House for a Free Consultation and discover the benefits of Iboga for our Demon Extraction Service.
Heavy Metal Detox
Iboga can be used in to successfully remove heavy metal your body. Iboga for heavy metal detox is the process of removing metal toxic substances from an individual’s body. A heavy metal detox with Iboga is more effective and thorough then any other traditional method known to mankind. Unlike traditional methods, a heavy metal detox through the use of Iboga will not only provide a clean system but will also have no side effects. Traditional heavy metal detox’s cause feelings of anxiety, hunger, confusion and irritability. By using Iboga you will feel no uneasy side effects that you would traditionally feel through a heavy metal detox.
IBOGA FOR HEAVY METAL DETOX
Iboga, through the guidance of a Bwiti Shaman, can be used to effectively detox your body from any type of metal that may have been absorbed by your body naturally and unnaturally.
Common heavy metals in an average person include: lead, antimony, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and uranium. There are various reasons why these type of metals end up in an individual’s body. Everything from an individual’s environment, food and/or the nature of their job can cause direct or indirect contact with these metals.
Iboga for heavy metal detox is safe and effective. The use of Iboga can remove harmful toxic metals from your body without eliminating essential minerals.
Contact our Bwiti Shaman from Iboga House for a Free Consultation and discover the benefits of Iboga for heavy metal detoxification.
Bwiti Shaman
A Bwiti Shaman is someone that can communicate with the spirit world. Shamans are intermediaries between the human and spirit worlds. A Bwiti Shaman can treat illness and are capable of entering mystical realms to provide the answers you are looking for.
Moughenda Mikala is a tenth generation Nganga of the Missoko Bwiti sect from southern Gabon. He was born and raised in Libreville, Gabon and Mimongo Village, the home of the Massango tribe on his mother's side. His father is from the Mitsogho tribe. It was Moughenda's maternal grandfather who guided him through five initiations from the age of fifteen to twenty two.
These five initiations relate to the five aspects of Missoko Bwiti:
Ngonde (bwiti of visions and diagnostics)
Mioba (bwiti of healing with plants and herbs)
Bosuka (bwiti of knowledge of creation)
Mabundi (bwiti of women)
Senguedia (bwiti of protection)
The Missoko of the southern region of Gabon were not influenced by Christianity and their traditions are closest to Dissumba, the original Bwiti that was first practiced by the Pygmeés.
Through the guidance and training of Moughenda he can help you through addictions, mental help therapy, spiritual development, detoxification and much more through Iboga.
Listen to an exclusive interview with Moughenda Mikala online!
Moughenda will travel worldwide to conduct services. Services using Iboga root bark will be facilitated at our Bwiti Temple in Nayarit, Mexico. Contact Moughenda for a Free Consultation and begin your spiritual journey with Iboga.
