Effects of Salvia divinorumCaution: The effects of Salvia divinorum will impair coordination and common motor skills such as walking and speaking. Do NOT attempt to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of Salvia--you will not be able to see the road clearly and will most likely crash. For first-time users it is highly recommended to have a sober sitter present. This is for the safety of the Salvia user as he/she may try to walk around while in an intense dreamlike state and may accidentally trip and fall or otherwise injure himself/herself. With proper use of Salvia divinorum you will experience anywhere from a mild buzz to a full blown mindtrip. When paired with meditation this herb provides a perfect way to exlore the inner-workings of your consciousness, and without harming your body in the process. The most common effects of Salvia include:
An average trip using extracted leaf (5x, 10x, 20x, etc.) will last from 3-10 minutes, depending on the amount you use. A comedown of 15-30 minutes will follow the intense visual experience. During the comedown you will regain skills like walking and speaking and your eyesight will return to normal. Some users report having a small headache after a Salvia trip, but this is uncommon and will of course go away within minutes. Salvia does not produce a body tolerance which means you can experience the same effects without having to increase dosage size. This is perhaps Salvia's highest-regarded quality because it allows the user to take another hit as soon as the previous wears off, resulting in multiple visions one after another.
For higher doses the effects of Salvia will of course be amplified. Expect visions similar to vivid dreams one has while in the deepest of sleep: they feel so real that you think it is actually happening, then you wake up. Salvia is exactly like this. It will literally send you to another reality where the most basic of laws like gravity and time simply do not exist.
Contact with entities and spirts is a common experience amongst users, the most famous being contact with a female "presence" known as Lady Salvia. Each experience is unique to the user just as a thumbprint is unique to an individual. You will never have the same exact experience twice. When chewing Salvia (quid) the effects are much more mild and can last from 30-60 minutes. A quid is a rolled up cylindrical-shape group of leaves (usually 3-20 leaves) which is put between your gum and lip like chewing tobacco. Use fresh Salvia divinorum leaves if possible. If using dried leaves be sure to soak in water for 10 mintues before using. The leaves stay put between gum and lip and are absorbed, while the juices are swallowed. This method is recommended for first-time Salvia users since it gives the basic feeling without overwhelming the user. Remember that Salvia divinorum is not a social drug like Cannabis or alcohol. It is used primarily to aid in meditation because it is consciousness-altering, perception-altering, and behavior-altering (but only for a few minutes). The effects of Salvia will make you unable to communicate with other people for a few minutes, which can be uncomfortable for some. Always make sure you are comfortable with your surroundings before using Salvia. Ideally there will be no distractions (such as music, tv, etc.) while using Salvia. The effects of Salvia will be lessened when there are distractions in the room. A darkened room or blindfold will create the best results visually. This allows your brain to create your experience without the distraction of seeing the physical world around you. Think of it like having an out-of-body experience: closed eyes are a must. References: Related Pages:
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