The Herbalist
 
 

VOACANGA AFRICANA

KOKIYAR

PLANT FAMILY

APOCYNACEAE

This small tree is grown throughout tropical Africa just under forest canopy and in Savannah. It produces tiny white or yellow flowers, fruits are large and split apart to expose orange, brown seeds.

EFFECTS AND PROPERTIES
All parts of the tree are used except the leaves and can be smoked, eaten or simmered, strained and drunk to induce warmth, comfort and relaxation.
Is used in secretive ceremonies by African medicine men for healing and malaria, may help with flue and colds also.

ACTIVE CHEMICALS
Chemicals of the Indole type have been found in small quantities. Voacamine is the prominent alkaloid and is similar in structure to Ibogaine so may help eliminate drug dependency also. Tabersonine and trace amounts of Ibogaine also present.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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