Salvia Divinorum (Noun)
Meaning
An herb from Oaxaca that has a powerful hallucinogenic effect; the active ingredient is salvinorin.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The local shaman in Oaxaca used salvia divinorum in traditional rituals to induce a trance-like state and communicate with the spirits.
- Researchers have been studying the effects of salvia divinorum, particularly its active ingredient salvinorin, to better understand its hallucinogenic properties.
- In some parts of Mexico, salvia divinorum is still used today in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including anxiety and insomnia.
- The use of salvia divinorum has been documented in Oaxacan culture for centuries, with the herb being considered sacred by the indigenous people.
- Some users of salvia divinorum report intense, short-lived hallucinations, while others experience a sense of deep introspection and self-awareness.