"On Web sites touting the mind-blowing powers of
salvia divinorum, come-ons
to buy the hallucinogenic herb are accompanied by warnings: 'Time is running out! ... stock up while you still can.' That's because
salvia is being targeted by lawmakers concerned that the inexpensive and easy-to-obtain plant could become the next marijuana....Among those who believe the commotion over the drug is overblown is
Rick Doblin of the
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, a nonprofit group that does research on psychedelic drugs and whose goal is to develop psychedelics and marijuana into prescription medication."
* "Salvia Divinorum is a small leafy green plant found primarily in the Mazateca region of Mexico. Sometimes called '
diviner's sage' the plant was traditionally used by indigenous peoples as a healing and divinatory aid due to its unique properties when chewed or smoked. When consumed in this manner, the active ingredient,
Salvinorin-A produces psychedelic effects in the body ranging from mild to extreme."
* [previously - 1, 2]
posted by ericb
on Mar 11, 2008 -
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