Diviner's Sage (Salvia Divinorum) Diviner's Sage (Salvia divinorum) is a cultivated Mexican mint species has a long history of use by Mexican shamans, who use it as a "plant ally" to experience higher realms. Divinorum is a true entheogen, a chemical compound that leads to connection with "god" or the divine mind. It is also known as the Herb of Mary, because of its powerful yet gentle psychoactive effects.
Divinorum's active ingredient, Salvinorin A, is structurally unique among psychoactive drugs, and receptor binding studies have revealed nothing, which could indicate a previously unknown pathway in the brain. The plant is native to Mexico. For more specific information on the plant and its uses, please review these files: Herb of Mary, the Shepherdess,Salvia Divinorum Information (.pdf file), and Salvia Divinorum User's Guide. By Sean Whitcomb Salvia divinorum is a member of the mint family (or Lamiaceae) native to the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. The evolutionary origins of S. divinorum are unclear. Leda > Salvia divinorum. Diviner's sage This cultivated Mexican mint species has a long history of use by the Mazatecs. Most users agree Salvia divinorum is quite unique, and some find its effects unsettling.
Its active principle, salvinorin A, is structurally unique among psychoactive drugs, and receptor binding studies have revealed nothing, which could indicate a previously unknown pathway in the brain. The plant is native to Mexico. Dosage: Isolated Chemicals: Documents: more... Contacts and URLs: Alkemists Pharmaceuticals (homepage, more info)"An independent contract laboratory dedicated to: Natural Product Consulting, Quality Control, Research & Development Manufacturing"HPTLC profile of Salvia divinorum leafCompares the chemical constituents of two different clones.
More... Images: Salvia divinorumSeveral plants Salvia divinorum SpecimenColor photograph of potted plant showing good detail of leaf structure. More... Trip Reports: more... Children: Daniel Siebert on Salvia Divinorum. A Prominent Salvia Divinorum Researcher Speaks Out: Letter to Congress RE: Bill H.R. 5607 Dear Honorable Member of Congress: This letter summarizes the important medicinal properties of Salvia divinorum and its primary active constituent salvinorin A.
It also puts forth several objections to bill H.R. 5607, which inappropriately seeks to place this medicinal herb in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. As a pharmacognosist who has devoted the last ten years to the scientific study of this herb, I believe that I am particularly qualified to speak on this issue. Medical properties There are approximately one thousand species of Salvia worldwide. Salvia divinorum is endemic to the Mazatec Sierra of central Mexico, where it has a long history of medicinal use. To summarize our recent findings: Salvinorin A is a uniquely potent and highly selective kappa-opioid receptor agonist, and as such, it has tremendous potential for the development of a wide variety of valuable medications. Safety. The Salvia divinorum Research and Information Center. Salvia Divinorum (Ska Pastora) Vault. Salvia.net - Botany. Salvia divinorum belongs to the genus Salvia, better known as sage.
You will find sages anywhere, from your own garden to garden stores, but generally these are not Salvia divinorum. Some 900 species of Salvia exist and they include a large number of ornamental plants and also Salvia officinalis, the sage that is used for cooking. The genus Salvia itself belongs to the mint family Lamiacae (formerly known as Labiatae), which also includes familiar herbs as oregano and basil. Salvia divinorum literally means diviners’ sage. It is also known under a number of common names: Ska (Maria) Pastora, shepherdess's herb, yerba de Maria, Sally-D, mint and sadi.
It is endemic to a small area in Oaxaca, Mexico, where it grows in the mountainous land of the Mazatec Indians. It rarely sets seed, even when pollinated carefully by hand. Because seeds of Salvia divinorum are so rare, almost all plants in circulation have been propagated from two parent clones. Links: SalviaTruth.com - What you need to know about Salvia divinorum. A Case in Defense of Salvia Divinorum. Salvia Divinorum Blog » The Salvia Divinorum Grow Tips. I just want my readers to know all of this information is coming from my personal experiences with growing this lovely lady Sally aka Salvia Divinorum.
I will list the most important information first. Sally is not really a picky plant. It will adapt to its environment to an extent. It will not tolerate low temperatures for extended periods of time. It might recover if its down to 38-45F, however if it is left in that temperature range the top stems will turn black and the leaves will fall off. If this ever happens cut the plant back and take the potted Sally inside to a warm room. Sally loves lots of Sun, But for the most part you want partial shade. I suggest to plant Sally into A garden with other plants that will help shade her from direct sun light. Soil Conditions Sally loves moist types of soil. I would suggest the oh so popular miracle grow because its always available and its cheap. She really like to have her miracle grow about once a week.
Sally is a very forgiving plant. The Salvia Center. Dale Pendell: Salvia divinorum. (This site is created and maintained by Daniel Siebert) Dale Pendell has graciously agreed to share this, the Salvia divinorum chapter from his extraordinary book: Pharmako/Poeia: Plant Powers, Poisons, and Herbcraft. Published by Mercury House, San Francisco, 1995. There is a tremendous amount of depth in this piece of writing. Every time I read it I discover something new. Pendell has distilled the essence of the Salvia divinorum experience into a vessel of poetry. If you would like information on ordering this book, please go here. "An epic poem on plant humours, an abstruse alchemic treatise, an experiential narrative jigsaw puzzle, a hip and learned wild-nature reference text, a comic paen to cosmic consciousness, an ecological handbook, a dried-herb pastiche, a counterculture encyclopedia of ancient fact and lore. " — Allen Ginsberg "Dale Pendell reactivates the ancient connection between the bardic poet and the shaman.
" — Terence McKenna Salvia divinorum True. The Ally: She can be shy.