Iboga Sustainability

Global demand for iboga root bark, which remains a significant source of ibogaine around the world, has put pressure on traditional practice and on the ecology of iboga’s endemic habitat, the Gabonese rainforest. At Alzelmo we take great care in sourcing ibogaine and are deeply committed to a philosophy of sustainability and reciprocity.

We contribute to planting three iboga trees for every treatment conducted at Anzelmo.

We are strong supporters of the work of external organizations dedicated to the protection of iboga and the cultural traditions that surround it. We have committed to contribute towards the planting of three trees in iboga’s endemic habitat in Gabon for each treatment conducted at Anzelmo. It is a small cost that adds towards a large impact, and places our work and the clients that we treat into this cycle of ecological regeneration.

The use of iboga in Gabon reaches back potentially thousands of years, and remains central to Gabonese culture. Like other indigenous traditions and practices, Bwiti is informed by an animistic worldview that expresses a deeper and vital connection to nature and cultural roots.

In the year 2000, the former president of Gabon, Omar Bongo, declared T. iboga a “cultural heritage strategic reserve.” It is now governed by several national laws that place it under the protection of international treaties, most notably the Convention on Biodiversity (Rio 1992, ratified Gabon 1997), Loi n 2/94, Law for the Protection of Cultural Goods (10 Dec 1994), and the Nagoya Protocol (Signed, Gabon July 2012).

The Nagoya Protocol, a subsection of the Convention on Biodiversity, is established to protect access and benefits to genetic resources for traditional knowledge holders. Ibogaine’s complicated legal status makes it difficult to protect within these treaties. Simultaneously, alternative avenues to the production of ibogaine fail to recognize the importance of the sustainability and reciprocity towards the natural roots of this invaluable medicine.

These issues have inspired us to make a commitment to acknowledging the spirit of what the UN treaties were established to protect through direct relationships with Blessings of the Forest and communities in Gabon.

About Our Treatment Approach

At Anzelmo, we recognize that entering treatment is rarely an isolated decision — it often involves the concern and support of loved ones who want to see real, lasting change. Our responsibility is to provide a safe, structured, and medically supervised environment where individuals can step out of destructive patterns and begin stabilizing both physically and mentally.

As a medically supervised ibogaine clinic, our approach is grounded in clinical oversight, experience, and individualized care. No two situations are the same, which is why our ibogaine treatment programs are structured based on each client’s health history, current condition, and long-term goals.

Because each case is unique, the cost of ibogaine treatment can vary depending on the level of care required, medical considerations, and length of stay. Every client begins with a free and confidential consultation, allowing us to determine the safest and most appropriate path forward before any commitment is made.

For those traveling in, most clients arrive through San Diego or Tijuana, with clear coordination to ensure a smooth and secure transition to the clinic. From there, accommodations are designed to be private, comfortable, and supportive — creating the right environment for focused care and recovery.

While treatment can create a meaningful reset, we are direct about the reality — long-term change is built day by day. It requires participation, structure, and a willingness to continue the work beyond the initial experience. For this reason, we maintain relationships with professionals offering aftercare and recovery coaching, helping clients reinforce progress and maintain stability after leaving the clinic.

Clients preparing for treatment are also guided through key safety steps, including preparation and medical screening protocols, ensuring each individual arrives ready and properly evaluated.

Anzelmo has established itself as a trusted provider through experience, consistency, and a clear understanding of what real change requires. We believe transformation is possible — but it is built through daily action, not a single moment. Our role is to help create that starting point.