Salvia Divinorum - An Overview and Levels of Effects

Salvia Divinorum is a type of sage that commonly grows in many areas of mexico. This plant traces back to ancient aztec indians for shamanic uses to produce powerful visuals, and to preform a sort of "Spiritual Healing". A salvia experience can vary from the type of dosage and the way of ingestion.

Today, The most popular way that people are using salvia to experience its mind blowing effects are to smoke the plant. Salvia divinorum can be purchased legally in a variety of different forums such as extracts, dried leaves, and fortified leaves. The traditional way to ingest salvia was by chewing the leaves and after about 15 minutes you would start to feel the beginning effects. Although if you smoke salvia, The effects are felt instantly within 15 seconds or less.

Many people underestimate the power of this psychoactive substance. There are differently levels in which you can classify the intensity of ones salvia experience. There are 6 different levels each representing a different letter in the word S.A.L.V.I.A.

S - Level 1 - The level 1 effects of salvia are a very mild state of relaxation, but in most experiences the user should be able to determine that something is happening to alter their state of mind. At this level of the experience salvia is often considered an aphrodisiac and could possibly increase sexual intimacy or general happiness.

A - Level 2 - The level 2 effects of salvia are often considered pleasant by most people who have experienced this level of intoxication. I commonly refer to the level 2 stage as the "Heat stage" because you can feel your body tingle and begin to feel all sorts of sensations on all of your senses. At this level a greater appriciation for music, colors, and nature is often recognized in the experience.

L - Level 3 - The level 3 effects of salvia are when the mild visual hallucinations start to occur. The user may see geometric patterns or differences in brightness and colors on certain objects. Closed eye visual also occur in this stage.