Introduction to Salvia Divinorum

Salvia Divinorum is native to Oaxaca, Mexico and is known for it's use by the shamans of Mexico. Like the peyote cactus, which contains mescaline, and psyllocibin mushrooms, salvia divinorum has long been used by Maztec Indians as a tool for divine visions as part of religious practices. But it is different because the hallucinations it creates are not dependent on the physical environment around the person using the drug.

The psychedelic state salvia divinorum induces is quite similar to the "magic" mushroom experience only much milder and effects can last between 60 and 90 minutes. A salvia divinorum dosage is 6-20 fresh leaves, rolled into a cigar-like shape, and chewed. There is a harsh "green" taste and the juice, which has a slight anesthetic quality, is held in the mouth as long as possible (~5 minutes) before swallowing. Subsequent salvia divinorum mouthfuls are then less bitter and easier to tolerate.

The effect of of salvia divinorum occur within 10-15 minutes and may include...

This may be perceived as an alternate, but equally valid interpretation of consensual reality, inspired by a Mexican culture rather than a modern western ambiance. In higher doses, repetitive images with geometric or organic motifs may appear in the visual field.

There are no known physical complications arising from the use of salvia dininorum and it is considered episodic rather than addictive. Salvia dininorum is reportedly used to positively benefit people choosing to explore their own consciousness.

The use of salvia dininorum is often considered to be a shortcut to certain mental states that are normally only achieved by years of spiritual practice and meditation.