Diviner's Sage (Salvia divinorum) is a cultivated Mexican mint species has a long history of use by Mexican shamans, who use it as a "plant ally" to experience higher realms. Divinorum is a true entheogen, a chemical compound that leads to connection with "god" or the divine mind. It is also known as the Herb of Mary, because of its powerful yet gentle psychoactive effects. Divinorum's active ingredient, Salvinorin A, is structurally unique among psychoactive drugs, and receptor binding studies have revealed nothing, which could indicate a previously unknown pathway in the brain. The plant is native to Mexico. It is known only in cultivation, and it rarely produces seed, suggesting a chance or unstable hybrid, although the genetics have not yet been investigated. Salvia divinorum is traditionally used for, among other things, divination -- hence its scientific name. Native to the Sierra Mazateca, Mexico, the tiny number of clones in circulation have adapted well to cultivation by enthusiasts in cooler, drier climates throughout the world. There are no known toxicities in Divinorum nor is it addictive. Many users experience powerful encounters with "divine energy," while others have disturbing "mechanical" visions, and a very small percentage have no reaction at all. According to shamans, the drug reveals the sacred geometry of god, and much of the visual experience is geometric. Divinorum is short acting (10-60 minutes) and the visual phenomena can usually be halted by simply opening the eyes...read more>>>... Sunday, 22 May 2011
Diviner's Sage
Diviner's Sage (Salvia divinorum) is a cultivated Mexican mint species has a long history of use by Mexican shamans, who use it as a "plant ally" to experience higher realms. Divinorum is a true entheogen, a chemical compound that leads to connection with "god" or the divine mind. It is also known as the Herb of Mary, because of its powerful yet gentle psychoactive effects. Divinorum's active ingredient, Salvinorin A, is structurally unique among psychoactive drugs, and receptor binding studies have revealed nothing, which could indicate a previously unknown pathway in the brain. The plant is native to Mexico. It is known only in cultivation, and it rarely produces seed, suggesting a chance or unstable hybrid, although the genetics have not yet been investigated. Salvia divinorum is traditionally used for, among other things, divination -- hence its scientific name. Native to the Sierra Mazateca, Mexico, the tiny number of clones in circulation have adapted well to cultivation by enthusiasts in cooler, drier climates throughout the world. There are no known toxicities in Divinorum nor is it addictive. Many users experience powerful encounters with "divine energy," while others have disturbing "mechanical" visions, and a very small percentage have no reaction at all. According to shamans, the drug reveals the sacred geometry of god, and much of the visual experience is geometric. Divinorum is short acting (10-60 minutes) and the visual phenomena can usually be halted by simply opening the eyes...read more>>>... 