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The soft leaves of the Mexican plant Salvia Divinorum contain psychoactive chemicals that produce hallucinations when chewed or when dried and smoked. Sold on the internet and in ‘headshops’ as herbal ecstasy, salvia is one of a number of substances marketed as ‘herbal highs’.

Although salvia has been around for hundreds of years very little controlled research of its effects has been carried out.
It is known that depending on dosage, experiences can vary from the fairly mild to full blown, psychedelic hallucinations.
At higher doses dramatic time distortion, vivid imagery and scary rather than fun hallucinations have been reported.

Chances of getting hooked
Salvia is not known to be either physically addictive or to cause psychological dependence.

The law
It is not against the law to possess products containing salvia but selling, supplying or advertising it for human consumption is illegal and sellers can be prosecuted under medicines legislation. For this reason most sellers will clearly state that their products are ‘not for human consumption’.

Salvia will be included in the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs’ consideration of the harms and availability of legal/herbal highs and its advice to Government on the case for their control under the misuse of drugs legislation.

Appearance and use
Salvia is sold in dried leaf form and as a refined extract in concentrations from 5x to 50x.

Cost
1 oz of leaf £12
1 g of extract ranges from £10 for 5x concentration to £40 for 50x concentration

Most harms resulting from the use of psychoactive drugs like salvia occur as a result of people injuring themselves when under the influence of the drug.
There is some concern that salvia could trigger psychotic episodes particularly in young people and vulnerable individuals with latent mental health problems.
Throat and lung irritation, headaches and mild irritability have been reported after using salvia.
You increase the risk to yourself if you combine alcohol with any substance that causes a ‘high’, including the risk of death.








			Salvia

			A.k.a- Mexican magic mint The soft leaves of the Mexican plant Salvia Divinorum contain psychoactive chemicals that produce hallucinations when chewed or when dried and smoked. Sold on the internet and in ‘headshops’ as herbal ecstasy, salvia is one of a number of substances marketed as ‘herbal highs’. Slang Mexican magic mint, holy sage, Eclipse The effects Although salvia has been around for hundreds of years very little controlled research of its effects has been carried out. It is known that depending on dosage, experiences can vary from the fairly mild to full blown, psychedelic hallucinations. At higher doses dramatic time distortion, vivid imagery and scary rather than fun hallucinations have been reported. Chances of getting hooked Salvia is not known to be either physically addictive or to cause psychological dependence. The law It is not against the law to possess products containing salvia but selling, supplying or advertising it for human consumption is illegal and sellers can be prosecuted under medicines legislation. For this reason most sellers will clearly state that their products are ‘not for human consumption’. Salvia will be included in the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs’ consideration of the harms and availability of legal/herbal highs and its advice to Government on the case for their control under the misuse of drugs legislation. Appearance and use Salvia is sold in dried leaf form and as a refined extract in concentrations from 5x to 50x. Cost 1 oz of leaf £12 1 g of extract ranges from £10 for 5x concentration to £40 for 50x concentration The risks Most harms resulting from the use of psychoactive drugs like salvia occur as a result of people injuring themselves when under the influence of the drug. There is some concern that salvia could trigger psychotic episodes particularly in young people and vulnerable individuals with latent mental health problems. Throat and lung irritation, headaches and mild irritability have been reported after using salvia. You increase the risk to yourself if you combine alcohol with any substance that causes a ‘high’, including the risk of death.