Salvia Divinorum is used in shamanic rituals to get in touch with the otherworldly. Salvia is also used as a recreational drug because of its special effects. When using Salvia Divinorum, you experience a short but intense hallucinatory trip. The primary active ingredient that causes this is Salvinorin A.

The product is unlike any other hallucinogenic product, which is also the reason why the pure version is banned in several countries.

Salvia extracts are more concentrated than the salvia leaves. So be aware that the extracts are extremely strong and it is recommended to use this product only if you have experience with Salvia.

Use

Salvia Divinorum can be used in two ways: by smoking the herbs or taking them orally.

Smoking

Smoking salvia is best done with a pipe or bong. Inhale the smoke deeply and hold it for at least 20 seconds. The hallucinations occur almost immediately and are quite short, usually a few minutes.

Oral

For oral intake, chew the herbs or put them under the tongue. When chewing, you should delay swallowing for as long as possible. We recommend chewing for at least 10 minutes. The hallucinations occur after 10/20 minutes and have longer effects than when the Salvia is smoked.

Effects

Because the effects of using Salvia Divinorum vary greatly from person to person, it is difficult to give a good dosage. The S.A.L.V.I.A. scale is a good indication and indicates the effects of taking a certain number of grams of Salvinorin A.

•  Level 1 Stoned:  The effects will be similar to marijuana, including the familiar smile kick. Consequently, the experience is very subtle and will feel to some as if nothing is happening.
•  Level 2 Thinking differently: Your thoughts will change and you will like music, colours and objects more. Laughter kicks are also common as well as poor functioning of the short memory.
•  Level 3 LSD: You will start seeing vivid hallucinations, such as geometric figures when you close your eyes and moving patterns on the wallpaper.
•  Level 4 Flying: Here you have reached the level the medicine men are looking for. You 'fly' through different dimensions, so to speak, and you can completely forget about reality. Medicine men believe you are then taken to other worlds where you can learn about the past, present and future.
•  Level 5 Identity loss: You will feel like you are merging with, say, the sofa you are sitting on or your entire surroundings. You forget who or what you are and become one with the place where you are at that moment. For some, this can be ecstatic, while for others it is very frightening.
•  Level 6 Amnesia: if you reach this level, you have actually gone too far. Because you don't know where you are, this is very dangerous; you lose your memory, can become unconscious and sleepwalking is also common.

The following should be taken into account before using the product:

• The presence of a sober friend when using the product is recommended.
• Swallowing has no adverse health effects.
• Noise may disturb the Salvia trip. Use the product in a quiet environment.
• Building up slowly is recommended for beginners. Therefore, start with a lower strength.