salvia divinorum
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A researcher carefully examines a salvia divinorum plant in a botanical garden.
Definition
Noun: 1. A psychoactive plant: Salvia divinorum is a perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to the cloud forests of the Sierra Mazateca region of Oaxaca, Mexico. It is known for its potent, short-acting hallucinogenic properties when its leaves are chewed, smoked, or consumed as an extract. 2. A source of a potent psychoactive compound: The plant is defined by its production of salvinorin A, a diterpenoid which is the primary active compound responsible for its powerful dissociative and visionary effects.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Salvia divinorum has been used traditionally by Mazatec shamans for spiritual and healing purposes.
- The legal status of salvia divinorum varies significantly from country to country.
- Researchers are studying salvia divinorum to understand the mechanisms of its active compound on the brain.
Advanced Usage
- "Diviner's sage" or "Seer's sage": These are common English names for , reflecting its traditional use in divination and spiritual practices.
- The diviner's sage is not typically used recreationally in its indigenous context.
Variants and Related Words
- Salvinorin A (noun): The primary active psychoactive compound found in .
- Salvinorin A is a potent kappa-opioid receptor agonist.
- Salvia (noun): The broader genus name encompassing hundreds of species, including common garden sage (). Note: In casual contexts, "salvia" may be used to refer specifically to , but this is ambiguous.
- Not all salvia species have psychoactive properties.
Synonyms
- Diviner's sage (noun)
- Seer's sage (noun)
- Ska María Pastora (noun - traditional name)
Notes on Meaning
- Botanical vs. Psychoactive Context: The term primarily denotes the specific plant species. Its modern notoriety is heavily associated with its psychoactive use, distinguishing it from non-psychoactive members of the genus.
- Legal and Regulatory Context: In many jurisdictions, is discussed specifically in legal, medical, and policy frameworks concerning controlled or psychoactive substances.
A researcher carefully examines a salvia divinorum plant in a botanical garden.
Noun
- an herb from Oaxaca that has a powerful hallucinogenic effect; the active ingredient is salvinorin