Medicinal uses of Salvia Divinorum

What is Salvia Divinorum.

Salvia Divinorum, AKA ska Maria Pastora, Diviner’s Sage, Sage of the Seers, or just Salvia, is a powerful psychedelic herb, a member of the sage and mint families. The Latin name Salvia Divinorum translates to “sage of the seers.”

Salvia Divinorum has a long tradition of use as an entheogen by Mazatec shamans, who use it to facilitate visions during spiritual sessions. The plant is found in shaded, moist and isolated plots in Oaxaca, Mexico. It grows to over 3 feet in height, has large green leaves, and hollow square stems with white and purple flowers. Its primary psychoactive ingredient is a diterpenoid known as Salvinorin A, which is a potent k-opioid receptor agonist. Salvinorin A is the only naturally occurring substance known to induce a visionary state this way. Salvia Divinorum can be chewed or smoked to produce experiences ranging from uncontrollable laughter to much more intense and profoundly altered reality states. Salvia effects, if smoked, usually last 5 to 15 minutes. Most often reported after-effects include an increased feeling of insight and improved mood, a sense of calmness and increased connection with universe. Salvia Divinorum is not toxic or addictive. On the contrary, as a k-opioid agonist, it has potential as an analgesic and as therapy for drug addictions.

There have been no reported cases that suggest health concerns, and police have not been reporting it as a significant issue with regard to public order offenses.

Currently, there appear to be little research involving the powerful herb. Notable, researchers include Daniel Siebert ( [http://www.SageWisdom.com] ) and Algrand's Sally's Secret Garden Research Institute ( [http://www.Salvia.MD] ).

According to Sally's Secret Garden Institute, possible benefits from Salvia Divinorum use could help treat:

- Depression- Drug Addictions- Stress- Insomnia- Digestion- Alzheimer’s- AIDS- Chronic Pain- Schizophrenia- Cancer