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The Salvia divinorum FAQ
Q. Salvinorin A fortified leaf is often sold by the gram. How many doses are in a gram?
A. This depends on potency of the particuar product and the individual's sensitivity.
The "regular-strength" offered by The Sage Wisdom Salvia Shop contains 15 mg of
salvinorin A per gram. If you are working with this product, I recommend starting
with about 1/20 gram (50 mg). If you find that the effects are too mild for you at this
level, then gradually increase the dose until you find the level that works best for you.
Q. How can I measure 1/20 gram (50 mg)?
A. If you do not have a scale that can measure this quantity, you can simply divide one
gram into 20 even parts. First divide the gram into four even piles, then divide each of
those into five. It is important that you divide it up as evenly as possible. Either package
and store all 20 parts separately (gelatin capsules work great for this), or just keep one
part separate to use as a visual reference to estimate the correct amount to use in the
future.
Q. How long can I store Salvia divinorum leaves or salvinorin A fortified leaf without
them loosing potency?
A. Probably for decades. The active principal, salvinorin A, is quite stable and can be
stored at room-temperature. It is probably a good idea to store it in a dark location,
such as a drawer or cupboard, so that it is not exposed to the potentially harmful effects
of UV light.
Q. Where can I obtain seeds for Salvia divinorum?
A: Salvia divinorum seeds are extremely rare. For reasons not well understood, the
plant almost never produces them (even when carefully hand pollinated). You are
unlikely to find them offered for sale anywhere. Salvia divinorum seeds have a very low
rate of germination and often the seedlings do not survive. Typically, one can only
expect about 10% of a batch of the seeds to develop into healthy plants.
V. SALVIA TRIPS AND HOW TO RATE THEM
Q. What is a Salvia divinorum trip like?
A. It's probably not like what you expect. Even if you have considerable experience
with various drugs, Salvia is not much like what you have encountered. Salvia is
unique, and it is best understood on its own terms, and not by analogy with other
substances. Salvia is not a recreational drug, rather, it is best used by those wishing to
explore deep meditative states, spiritual realms, mysticism, the nature of consciousness
and reality, or the possibilities of shamanistic healing. Experiences vary with the
individual, set, and setting as well as with dose and route of administration. It produces
a short-lived inebriation that is very different from that of alcohol. However, like
alcohol it interferes with the ability to drive, produces incoordination (ataxia), and may
produce slurred speech.
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