Salvia divinorum (Sally D, magic mint)

bright, leafy green plant from Mexico Uses: - when chewed or smoked causes intense hallucinations comparable to LSD or 'magic mushrooms' - salvia users often report out-of-body experiences, during which they feel as though they are in a different place or time - used by the Mazatec shamans in religious ceremonies (Mexico) Dosage: Forms: - fresh or dried leaves, whole plants, seeds, extract Pharmacokinetics: - effects last a few minutes to an hour or 2 Mechanism of action: - contains salvinorin A

General

plant hallucinogen; psychodysleptic

References

San Francisco Chronicle