Salvia is another example of a natural plant common to the depths of the tropical rainforests, which has been removed and sourced for distribution in economically developed countries. A relative of the commonly used culinary herb sage, salvia divinorum is a member of the mint family. Native predominantly to shaded areas of Mexican fields, Salvia has a host of uses including a prominent figure in the treatment of the serious cognitive degeneration disease - Alzheimer’s. It has been reported that it is also used recreationally, in which it is either smoked or chewed. The result of which, causes consumers of the plant to feel what many describe as an, ‘outer body experience’.
Effects are said to include uncontrollable laughter, similar to that of nitrous oxidants, the re-visiting of past memories and visions or hallucinations. Again, salvia is readily available in contained amount online. 1 gram doses are packaged in sets of up to 40, ranging from anywhere between €10-50. In terms of quantity ordered, this represents a bargain for the money paid. Salvia is an extremely powerful plant, with the smallest amounts sufficient in achieving the desired effect.
