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Salvia Divinorum or the "sage of the diviners" is ingested in a number of ways. In order to get the desired effect, Salvinorin A which is the active component in Salvia needs to be taken in sufficiently. The amount of time these Salvia-induced effects will last depends on the amount of Salvinorin A consumed along with the method of ingestion used.
In the olden days, people in ancient Mexico used to crush Salvia leaves in order to extract juice from them. This juice was then mixed with beverages like tea and coffee and consumed orally. Another method was to chew Salvia leaves. The impact of ingesting Salvia orally by drinking or chewing Salvia extracts was comparatively less powerful than the modern methods used nowadays. Traditional methods also took a considerable amount of time in providing desired results.
The various modern methods of Salvia divinorum ingestion include:
Smoking Salvia Divinorum This is a very effective method of ingesting Salvia provided it is done properly. While smoking, it is recommended to take in doses as quickly as possible most preferably within a span of three minutes. A high temperature is needed for Salvia in order to release sufficient amounts of the active component Salvinorin A within it. If you are familiar with smoking shisha, ingesting Salvia will not seem like a new experience. This is because Salvia too is smoked by using water pipes. It is recommended to use water pipes or bongs instead of normal pipes. This is to prevent hot smoke from directly entering your lungs. Water pipes and bongs tend to release only cool smoke which is comparatively safer for your body.
Chewing Salvia Leaves as a Quid The traditional method of chewing is still quite popular when it comes to ingestion of Salvia. The active component, Salvinorin A, is extracted from these leaves by slow, consistent chewing. Usually oral ingestion of Salvia is termed ineffective but this method of quid chewing helps in acquiring satisfaction among users provided that it is not consumed fully. This is because our gastrointestinal system has the ability of tarnishing the hallucinating effects of Salvinorin A. Salvia leaves are chewed as a whole for maximum effect. After chewing for a desired amount of time, the leaves are discarded off. In order to get best results, the extracts from leaves should not be swallowed and should be kept inside your mouth till you start feeling the sought-after effects.
Using Salvia Extracts on Other Chewy Food Items Another popular method includes using chewy items like gums along with Salvia extracts. A little bit of extract is put on a strip of chewing gum which has already been softened by use. This is then mixed with alcohol and chewed till the consumer starts feeling effects.
As Alcoholic Extracts A rarely used method of Salvia ingestion includes using tinctures. These tinctures are made out of Salvia leaves and then diluted with water. Diluting the extract with water may reduce the impact of Salvia ingestion but it is recommended to use this method in order to avoid the strong sensation caused by the alcoholic extract.
