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<strong>Salvia</strong> <strong>divinorum</strong><br />

Diviner's sage<br />

This cultivated Mexican mint species has a long history of use by the<br />

Mazatecs.<br />

Most users agree <strong>Salvia</strong> <strong>divinorum</strong> is quite unique, <strong>and</strong> some find its<br />

effects unsettling. Its active principle, salvinorin A, is structurally<br />

unique among psychoactive drugs, <strong>and</strong> receptor binding studies<br />

have revealed nothing, which could indicate a previously unknown<br />

pathway in the brain.<br />

<strong>The</strong> plant is native to Mexico. It is known only in cultivation, <strong>and</strong> it<br />

rarely produces seed, suggesting a chance unstable hybrid,<br />

although the genetics have not yet been investigated. <strong>Salvia</strong><br />

<strong>divinorum</strong> is traditionally used for, among other things, divination--<br />

hence its scientific name.<br />

Botanical Suffix Epling et Játiva-M.<br />

Habitat Native to the Sierra Mazateca, Mexico. <strong>The</strong> tiny<br />

number of clones in circulation have adapted well<br />

to cultivation by enthusiasts in cooler, drier<br />

climates throughout the world.<br />

Dosage:<br />

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