Salvia divinorum (Sally D, magic mint)

Introduction

bright, leafy green plant from Mexico

Uses

• when chewed or smoked causes intense hallucinations comparable to LSD or 'magic mushrooms'
• salvia users often report out-of-body experiences, during which they feel as though they are in a different place or time
• used by the Mazatec shamans in religious ceremonies (Mexico)

Dosage

Forms:

• fresh or dried leaves, whole plants, seeds, extract

Pharmacokinetics

• effects last a few minutes to an hour or 2

Mechanism of action

• contains salvinorin A

More general terms

• plant
• hallucinogen; psychodysleptic