Salvia divinorum
Salvia divinorum is known as Diviner’s Sage. This is a psychoactive herb which will induce strong dissociative effects when used. Usages in a long and continuing tradition within indigenous Maztec shamans facilitates visionary states of consciousness during spiritual healing sessions. The primary psychoactive constituent is known as salvinorin A, a diterpenoid. Salvinorin A is the only naturally occurring substance known to induce a visionary state this way.
The duration of effects is shorter than that of other substances. More well-known psychedelics have e longer lasting effects. The effects of smoking salvia typically last for only a few minutes.
After-effects include an increased feeling of insight and an improved mood. Also the user will experience a sense of calmness and an increased sense of connection with nature when using salvia divinorum. Though, well-known and available in modern culture, salvia is illegal in most countries.
The rise of the Internet since the 1990s allowed the growth of many businesses selling live salvia plants, dried leaves or extracts. Other preparations are available as well.
There are no reports suggesting particular salvia-related health concerns and police hasn’t been reporting it as a significant problem with regard to public offences.





