The Salvia divinorum Research and Information Center - Shroomery

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Not only is salvinorin A chemically different from other hallucinogens (it is a diterpene not an alkaloid) but its effects are
quite different as well. Many people consider the effects less manageable and harder to work with than other entheogens.
The majority of people who have had a full blown experience with salvinorin A are reluctant to ever do it again. Anyone
choosing to experiment with this compound should always have an alert, clear-thinking sitter present to prevent them from
injuring themselves or others.
Salvia divinorum as an herb can be used quite safely and many people claim that it has proved beneficial to them. Hopefully
there will not be a rush to isolate the pure compound as it is almost inevitable that it will cause problems, people will get
hurt, the compound and possibly the plant will get negative attention and it will become scheduled. We will just be adding
one more potentially valuable plant ally to the list of species which are already feared and condemned in our society. If you
choose to pursue a relationship with this plant please treat it with respect and care. Perhaps if people can use the plant
safely and responsibly it will be able to grow and thrive freely into the future.
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