Salvia divinorum (ska maria pastora) was discovered by the Mazatec Indians. The shamans of the Mazatec tribe used this holy medicine to induce a trance. In this trance they could travel through the unconsciousness of the patient to find the source of a disease.

Effects and Usage

The principal compounds of salvia divinorum are salvinorin A en salvinorin B. The main compound salvinorin A is currently the strongest isolated hallucinogenic substance known.


Smoking salvia leaves brings you into a dreamy state of consciousness; a high that can be compared with that of marihuana. It is possible to notice a changed perception of things around you. Salvia is also used for meditation because it makes it easy to clear your mind completely.

Salvia in higher doses is not to be compared with other hallucinogenic plants like magic mushrooms and cacti, is has it's own unique effect. Read more about these effects under Salvia sage extracts, these are high concentrated and meant for tripping. Such a trip lasts 20 minutes to 1 hour. After this you return to reality quickly.

The Mazatec indians used two methods of consuming salvia: chewing the leaves for a long time and then swallowing down the leaves, or dissolving the leaves partially in water and drink it. Both methods are not very tasteful and do require a large amount of leaves.

It is important to use the salvia in a quiet, dark environment (with some candles for instance). A television is deadly for the experience, but an appropriate piece of music can be very inspiring. If you have no experience with salvia or other entheogenic substances, having a sober sitter present is absolutely necessary.


Warnings

Salvia is not dangerous or addictive, but it is not a party drug! So use it in a quiet and intimate environment so the salvia can show it's full advantage. Most people do not feel an unpleasant hangover after using Salvia. Some people do report a mild headache, bronchial irritation, insomnia or irritability. These symptoms seem to be reported more often by people who smoke salvia than by those who chew it, and perhaps might be due to some combustion products, such as carbon monoxide rather than to salvinorin.

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