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The Salvia divinorum FAQ
barely touched upon in the anthropological literature, it is also reportedly used by their
immediately contiguous neighbors, the Cuicatecs and Chinatecs. Given that the plant is
quite easily propagated, it is surprising that such an extraordinary herb is only known
of in such a geographically limited area. It seems quite probable that it would have
found its way to other neighboring tribes through sharing and trade. Perhaps its use is
still concealed from the outside world by other groups of indigenous Mexican Indians
who still prefer to keep such a sacred plant secret.
IV. OBTAINING SALVIA
Q. Can I get free Salvia?
A. Many Salvia users grow their own. Some have adopted the ethic of occasionally
giving away a small number of excess cuttings free, or at shipping cost, to other
responsible adults wishing to grow their own. This practice helps assure that Salvia will
never become extinct, and by the law of supply and demand, helps keep the price
reasonable for those purchasing from legitimate commercial suppliers.
Q. Where can I buy Salvia?
A. The Sage Wisdom Salvia divinorum Shop is a great source for live cuttings, Salvia
divinorum leaves, standardized extracts, Sage Goddess Emerald Essence, etc. A detailed
listing of other suppliers can be found in: "Salvia divinorum and Salvinorin A: The
Best of the Entheogen Review 1992-1998" . Another good resource is: "The Psychedelic
Resource List" by Jon Hanna.
Q. Salvia divinorum is often sold bt the ounce. How many dried leaves are in an ounce?
A. This can vary quite a lot. An average, large, mature leaf weighs about 1/3 gram dry.
However, a typical harvest of leaves will include leaves of all sizes. A typical ounce
usually contains 100 - 200 leaves. It is generally best not to estimate dose by leaf count,
but rather by weight.
Q. How many smoked doses are in an ounce of leaf?
A. It varies, depending on the potency of the leaf and the sensitivity of the individual. A
person of average sensitivity should be able to achieve moderately strong effects from
1/2 gram of average potency leaf, or 1/4 gram of stronger material, such as "Sierra
Mazateca Prime Harvest". To achieve the full effects from a given quantity of leaf, it is
very important to use the proper smoking technique.
Q. How many doses are in one ounce of dried Salvia divinorum when using the quid
method of ingestion?
A: One ounce should be enough for 4–12 doses, depending on the strength of effects you
are after. It is best to rehydrate the leaves with a little water before ingesting them.
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