What Is Salvia?
What is Salvia divinorum?
Salvia divinorum is one of the safest natural ethnobotanicals (herbs) to provide psychedelic effects for its users. It is Not:
It is a naturally growing species of sage (the genus Salvia). It is a member of a large family of plants known as the Labiatae. Since mint is a member of this family, it is often referred to as the mint family. There are over 1,000 species of Salvia worldwide, but divinorum is the only species known to induce psychedelic visuals in its users. Can I Grow My Own Salvia?This special sage makes for a great house plant. You can buy Salvia online, in live plant or extract form. Many enthusiasts choose to grow Salvia plants in-home to save money and also to show respect for the powerful herb. All species of this plant have leaves that are physically safe to touch and are gentle on the human body.
What is Salvia translated to?Salvia divinorum translates to "Sage of The Diviners." It was used hundreds of years ago (and still today) in religious and healing ceremonies by the Mazatec Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico. When taken correctly and under optimal conditions (a darkened room with no distractions) Salvia produces a unique state of "divine inebriation" unparalleled by alcohol or other smoking blends. This euphoric state is caused by Salvinorin A, a non-toxic substance occuring naturally on the leaves of the plant. What is Salvia's active ingredient?Salvinorin A is responsible for the mind-altering effects felt by the user. Salvinorin A is not chemically related to any other known psychoactive drug and is not an alkaloid substance. Pure Salvinorin A is extremely potent, yet does not damage the body: a dose of only a several hundred micrograms (1/1,000,000th gram) will have an effect on the user. Toxicological studies have shown that Salvinorin A is extraordinarily non-toxic, not only because of its low doasage level but because it is completely natural.
Can I Overdose On Salvia?To this date there are no known deaths caused by an overdose of Salvia divinorum. It has been proven impossible to overdose on the herb. The only death related to Salvia divinorum was the suicide of Brett Chidester, but post-mortem studies found no traces of Salvinorin in his body at his time of death. Delaware’s deputy chief medical examiner, Dr. Adrienne Sekula-Perlman, altered his death certificate to include Salvia divinorum use as a contributing cause of his death.
Is Salvia addicting or harmful?Both the sage itself and its active ingredient, Salvinorin A, are non-habit forming. This means they are non-addictive to the human body. This special plant does not cause withdrawls or cravings for the user. Using Salvia, in any method, does not produce a bodily tolerance. This means you can use the herb over and over again and experience the same results each time. The strength of your experience is decided by the amount of sage you use each time. A 1g dose will create far greater visual effects for the user than a .25g dose.
Can I Mix Salvia With Other Herbs?This sage should not be mixed with other herbs when taken. Doing so may cause unwanted or negative effects for the user. Salvia tends to overpower other herbs when mixed and used together.
The leaves of the plant can also be made into a tea by brewing plain leaf with cold or hot water. The effects will be mild to the user but will last for much longer (a few hours) as Salvinorin A is not very well absorbed gastrointestinally. This method of use, along with chewing plain leaf (a quid), is recomended for first-time users of Salvia divinorum.
How Do I Store Salvia?Dried Salvia divinorum leaves and extracts should be stored in a sealed airtight container away from light. This will preserve the leaves themselves and also the Salvinorin A directly on the leaves.When stored properly Salvia leaves and extracts will retain full potency for many years, if not indefinately, until re-opened. References: Related Pages:
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