Have you ever heard of Magic Mint? What about Sally-D? Maybe you know it better as the Divine Sage. Or simply, salvia.
Salvia is short for Salvia Divinorum, a psychoactive herb from the mint family. It’s native to southern Mexico and Central America. The indigenous people of Mexico have used it for centuries.
But what if I told you Salvia Divinorum was legal? Yes, a naturally-occurring psychoactive substance you can purchase and consume aboveboard.
You might think, “sounds great, but I doubt it’s legal where I live. Besides, isn’t salvia really strong? Like too-much-like-LSD strong? Who wants an uncomfortable psychoactive experience, anyway?”
Salvia Divinorum is more legal than you think. And like other substances associated with “bad trips,” Salvia Divinorum isn’t entirely innocent.
There’s a reason Salvia Divinorum has a reputation for providing an intense and sometimes unpleasant experience.
But in the right environment, in the right headspace, and in a manageable dosage, a Salvia Divinorum experience can be a net positive for your psyche.
Salvia Divinorum 101
As mentioned, Salvia Divinorum is a herb from the mint family. It’s native to southern Mexico and parts of Central and South America.
Salvinorin A is the active ingredient in the herb, making Salvia Divinorum one of the most potent naturally occurring psychoactive experiences.
Unlike cannabis or tobacco, you won’t find dried Salvia Divinorum leaves rolled into a joint. Dried leaves aren’t potent enough for that kind of consumption.
Therefore, Salvia Divinorum is usually sold in extract form. Extraction is done by harvesting fresh leaves. Likewise, you can chew fresh leaves, which will only provide a mild effect.
The best bang for your buck is with a Salvia Divinorum extract like the one we sell here in our head shop. This way, you can start with a smaller amount and work your way up to wherever you feel comfortable.
How much Salvia Divinorum is too much? That depends on how potent the Salvia Divinorum is (ours is high-quality, so be sure to start small). But also on your experience with the substance.
Whether you’re a ‘larger’ or ‘smaller’ individual, we suggest starting small, somewhere along the range of 500 micrograms, or 0.0005 grams. Keep in mind that (with all substances) sensitivities can vary and contrast the common belief that it is strictly down to body mass. Everyone reacts differently to different chemicals so make sure to always work your way up when experimenting with something new.
What Does Salvia Divinorum Feel Like?
If you’ve heard of Salvia Divinorum before, chances are you’ve heard it’s a short trip. And that’s true. The effects of Salvia Divinorum can induce hallucinations, visual distortions, even dizziness and loss of coordination and motor skills.
But only for thirty minutes or so.
It’s like an intense magic mushroom trip, but not as long. And as is often the case with psilocybin mushrooms, you can expect to laugh uncontrollably.
Other physical effects can include nausea, slurred speech, chills, and a slower heart rate.
A comedown period has been reported, with some users feeling physically tired and mentally exhausted after the initial effects have worn off.
But what does Salvia Divinorum feel like? It’s not enough to describe it as a serotonin-2A receptor agonist. What does that mean?
It means that while Salvia Divinorum can produce euphoria, vivid colours, and pleasant hallucinations, there’s also a dark side.
As with all hallucinogens, you are always taking the risk of having a bad trip. Some have reported feelings of panic, anxiety, and fear. But much of this depends on your psychological state going into the experience. Being in a safe environment with people you trust is essential.
That said, even when you feel prepared, Salvia Divinorum can cause you to feel “heavy” or like you’re spinning.
Fortunately, a Salvia Divinorum trip is relatively short, usually less than thirty minutes. However, this is if you decide to smoke the extract.
Research suggests that ingesting Salvia Divinorum can create longer-lasting effects. However, these effects are more mild compared to smoking.
Is Salvia Divinorum Safe?
There have been no lethal overdoses of Salvia Divinorum. As a herb of the mint family, it’s perfectly safe to consume.
Salvia Divinorum’s risks come from its psychoactive effects.
Someone who has never tried Salvia Divinorum before should not take a large dose. Especially alone. Its psychological risks are very real.
Salvia Divinorum is safe when you have a sitter, and you’re in a comfortable environment. Start with a lower dose.
Where Can I Get Salvia Divinorum?
As mentioned, we sell Salvia Divinorum extract here at RealChems.
Fortunately, our 10x salvia extract has different “stages” to help guide you. Stage 1 is suitable for beginners looking for a relatively mild effect.
At Stage 6, you’ll completely lose your sense of surroundings and possibly the self (relax, it’s temporary). At stage 6, we strongly suggest having an experienced sitter with you.
Salvia Divinorum is not a party drug! Salvia Divinorum is an excellent alternative if you’re looking for a psychoactive experience like mushrooms (Tryptamines) or LSD (Lysergamides), but without having to commit four to six hours.
