| Salvia divinorum was discovered by the Mazatec Indians. The shamans of the Mazatec tribe used this holy medicine to induce a trance. In this trance they could travel through the unconsciousness of the patient to find the source of a disease. 
What are the effects of Salvia Divinorum?
The principal compounds of salvia divinorum are salvinorin A en salvinorin B. The main compound salvinorin A is currently the strongest isolated hallucinogenic substance known.
Smoking salvia leaves brings you into a dreamy state of consciousness; a high that can be compared with that of marihuana. It is possible to notice a changed perception of things around you. Salvia is also used for meditation because it makes it easy to clear your mind completely.
Salvia in higher doses is not to be compared with other hallucinogenic plants like magic mushrooms and cacti, is has it's own unique effect. Read more about these effects under Salvia sage extracts, these are high concentrated and meant for tripping. Such a trip lasts 20 minutes to 1 hour. After this you return to reality quickly.
During the trip several states can occur: 2-dimensional hallucinations, out of body experiences, becoming an object, travelling back in time, being in several places at once, uncontrolled laughing and trip effects similair to LSD. How to use Salvia Divinorum?
The Mazatec indians used two methods of consuming salvia: chew for a long time and then swallow down the leaves, or dissolve the leaves partially in water and drink it. However, both methods are not very tasteful. These days the prefered method is to smoke the Salvia with a pipe or mixed with tobacco in a joint. When you are new to salvia, start of with only a very small amount to test your sensitivity. The effect of salvia is different for each person and can be very overwhelming for some. Be especially cautious with the extracts!! It is important to use the salvia in a quiet, dark environment (with some candles for instance). A television is deadly for the experience, but an appropriate piece of music can be very inspiring. If you have no experience with salvia or other entheogenic substances, having a sober sitter present is absolutely necessary Warning
BE CAREFUL WITH THE 5X, 10X or 20X EXTRACTS OF SALVIA, USE THEM ONLY WITH A SITTER PRESENT, AND IF YOU HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH NORMAL SALVIA!
Salvia is not dangerous or addictive, but it is not a party drug! So use it in a quiet and intimate environment so the salvia can show it's full advantage. Most people do not feel an unpleasant hangover after using Salvia. Some people do report a mild headache, bronchial irritation, insomnia or irritability. These symptoms seem to be reported more often by people who smoke salvia than by those who chew it, and perhaps might be due to some combustion products, such as carbon monoxide rather than to salvinorin. | 
