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Image of Salvia Divinorum
Image of Salvia Divinorum
Image of Salvia Divinorum

Salvia Divinorum

What is it?

Psychoactive plant from the mint family, abused for its hallucinogenic effect.

Street Names

Maria Pastora, Sally-D, Salvia

How is it used?

  • Chewing fresh leaves, drinking extracted juices, smoking or inhaling vapors

How does it affect the body?

  • Perceptions of bright lights, vivid colors and shapes
  • Body or object distortions
  • Uncontrollable laughter, fear, panic
  • Loss of coordination, dizziness, slurred speech
  • Hallucinations
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