Psychedelics
Voacanga africana
Street names: Voacanga, African iboga cousin, Voacangine
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Mild stimulant/euphoriant at low doses; raw material for semi-synthetic ibogaine
- Sold as a 'legal iboga alternative'
⚠Key risks
- Voacangine converts to ibogaine in the body — same cardiac risks (QT prolongation, arrhythmia) with zero of ibogaine's clinical monitoring
- Poorly characterized dosing
- The 'legal loophole' plant trade bypasses every safety protocol clinics use
✚Overdose signs
- Arrhythmia signs
- Nausea, ataxia
- Cardiac events (like ibogaine)
Category comparison — Psychedelics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voacanga africana | Unregulated plant; voacangine controlled some regions as ibogaine analog | Voacangine converts to ibogaine in the body — same cardiac risks (QT prolongation, arrhythmia) with zero of ibogaine's clinical monitoring; Poorly characterized dosing | $15–$40 seed packs |
| DMT (dimethyltryptamine) | Schedule I | Psychological distress ('bad trips'); Dangerous behavior if unprepared | ~$20–$60 per 50–100 mg dose |
| Peyote (mescaline cactus) | Schedule I | Severe nausea/vomiting; Psychological distress | ~$10–$30 per button where sold |
| Mescaline powder | Schedule I | Heavy nausea at dose; Panic/psychosis in vulnerable users | ~$20–$60 per dose |
| 2C-B | Schedule I | Very dose-sensitive — steep curve between fun and overwhelming; Panic attacks | ~$10–$30 per pill or ~$50–$120 per gram |
| 4-AcO-DMT (psilacetin) | Analogue prosecutions | Sold as 'legal mushrooms' — buyers misjudge dose; Panic, risky behavior | ~$20–$50 per dose |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Voacanga africana look like?
Seeds and bark of an African tree; contains voacangine (ibogaine precursor)
What are the signs of a Voacanga africana overdose?
Arrhythmia signs; Nausea, ataxia; Cardiac events (like ibogaine) Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Voacangine converts to ibogaine in the body — same cardiac risks (QT prolongation, arrhythmia) with zero of ibogaine's clinical monitoring Dependence can develop with regular use.