Emotional and Physical Effects of Using Salvia Divinorum

Emotional and Physical Effects of Using Salvia Divinorum

Salvia divinorum, popularly known by its genus name Salvia', is a type of herbal plant from the mint family with a strong and natural hallucinogenic effect. It is mostly found in the secluded parts of Mexico thriving in moist surroundings. Salvia divinorum was used mainly for medicinal purposes in ancient Mexico for cleansing and purifying the mind. Mexicans also believed that the herb helped in opening one's third eye' making the person more knowledgeable and conscious regarding various subject matters. For this very healing property, the plant is appropriately termed as the "sage of the diviners".

Salvia cannot be considered as just any other form of drug. Some people get the desired effects from the herb after a small dosage, whereas others get high' only after taking in a considerable amount. The herb has an adverse effect on the consumer's mental as well as his physical state of being.

People who use Salvia divinorum tend to experience the following-

Severe hallucinations Salvia divinorum is a very powerful hallucinogenic herb that is similar to morphine in its actions. Its psychological effect on the consumer tends to range from that of pleasant to almost overwhelming. Users tend to experience drastic emotions which include a loss of self and feeling sensations of rotating, twisting or turning. Salvia divinorum consumers have also reported feeling completely dislodged from their body. In short, people tend to see or experience things that are actually not there. It is also difficult for the person to realize at such a stage that these hallucinations are not for real. The herb contains a component called salvinorin A which is responsible for these hallucinations.

An unclear mode of speech It is often seen that Salvia divinorum consumers tend to have slurred speech along with an incorrect formation of sentences.

Lazy movements The herb tends to physically affect a person's body as well. The Salvia consumer shows a lack of coordinated movement and almost seems lazy in his approach.

Minute hallucinations As mentioned earlier, Salvia is a powerful herb when it comes to inducing extreme forms of hallucination in the consumer. Apart from that, it tends to cause minute, less intense hallucinations as well which include seeing various 2D and 3D abstract patterns and shapes usually when the eyes are closed.

Change in observations Salvia divinorum has the ability to alter a person's perception of inanimate objects. Items appear nearer or farther away than they actually are. The consumer also experiences stronger, enhanced visuals of colors, forms and designs.

Extreme bouts of happiness and laughter It is common to see Salvia divinorum users in a jolly good mood! This is due to the fact that the herb has a relaxing effect on the body and mind.

Reduced heart beat rate and body temperature People who consume Salvia encounter a decreased heart beat rate. They tend to experience body chills as well.

The effects usually go away within 30 to 45 minutes of taking the herb. The person is left with a soothing feeling by the end of it all. Users have reported feeling more fresh and focused after consumption but it is highly recommended to be careful while using these herbal plants because they tend to have some negative effects on the body as well.

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