Oneirogen

Oneirogen
Drug class
Chemical structure of ibogaine, the main active constituent of Tabernanthe iboga and among the most well-known oneirogens.
Class identifiers
SynonymsOneirophrenic; Oneiric; Ibogaine-type hallucinogen; Harmaline-type hallucinogen
UseRecreational, spiritual, medical
Mechanism of actionUnknown
Biological targetUnknown
Chemical classAzepinoindoles (e.g., ibogaine), β-carbolines (e.g., harmaline)
Legal status
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In Wikidata

An oneirogen (from the Greek ὄνειρος óneiros meaning "dream" and gen "to create") is a drug that induces a dream-like state of consciousness, also known as oneirophrenia.