Class Psychoactive Substances
Salvia
Also called: Holy sage, Magic mint, Sally-D
A Mexican plant with leaves containing psychoactive chemicals that produce hallucinations when chewed or smoked
Quick info
How the drug works varies from person to person
How you might feel
Mild hallucinations at low doses. High doses can bring on dramatic time distortions and frightening hallucinations.
Effects on your body
Throat and lung irritation. Dizziness and nausea. Could trigger a psychotic episode if someone is already experiencing mental health problems.
How long it takes to work
Instant if smoked. 5-10 minutes if chewed.
How long the effects last
About 20 minutes if smoked and up to 2 hours if chewed.
Common risks
- You might do something that could put you at risk when under the influence.
- Not known to be addictive.
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How does it make you feel?
Although salvia has been around for hundreds of years, there has been very little research carried out into its effects.
Depending on dosage, experiences can vary from the fairly mild to full blown with psychedelic hallucinations.
It can provide enjoyable hallucinations.
At higher doses users can experience dramatic time distortion, vivid imagery and scary hallucinations.
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