Mexican mint

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Definition

Noun: 1. A psychoactive plant: A herb, specifically Salvia divinorum, native to the Oaxaca region of Mexico, known for its potent, short-acting hallucinogenic properties when its leaves are chewed or smoked. Its primary active compound is salvinorin A.

Usage and Examples
  • As a subject: " is not related to common culinary mint."
  • As an object: "Some traditional healers in Oaxaca use in rituals."
  • With modifiers: "The powerful effects of are well-documented."
Advanced Usage
  • In ethnobotanical context: The term is used specifically to refer to in discussions about traditional Mazatec shamanic practices and modern psychoactive substance research. It is a vernacular name, not a formal botanical one.
  • Legal and regulatory context: Often appears in legal texts or discussions concerning controlled substances, as its legal status varies by country and region.
Variants and Related Words
  • Salvia divinorum: The formal botanical Latin name for the plant.
  • Diviner's sage: Another common English name for the same plant, emphasizing its traditional use in divination.
  • Ska María Pastora: A traditional name used in Oaxaca, meaning "Leaves of Mary the Shepherdess."
Synonyms
  • Salvia (in common, but imprecise, usage, as it refers to a large genus of plants).
  • Hallucinogenic sage.
Notes on Meaning
  • Important Distinction: Despite the name "mint," it is not a true mint (genus ) and is not used for culinary purposes. The name likely originates from the mint-like appearance of its leaves. Its defining characteristic is its psychoactive potency.
Noun
  1. an herb from Oaxaca that has a powerful hallucinogenic effect; the active ingredient is salvinorin

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