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The use of Salvia as a hallucinogenic stimulant is nothing new: Mazatec Shamans historically used it to promote spiritual healing in themselves and others. The first recorded note of the use of Salvia in print was in 1939. Salvia has recently undergone something of a resurgence in popularity over recent years, especially over the past few months as the media and political drive to ban it has resulted, ironically, in more people being made aware of the drug’s properties.
There are a number of ways to take Salvia — Shamans used to chew the leaves and enjoy the mild sensations — but by far and away the most potent method is to smoke it. As potent as smoking Salvia may be the trip peaks within a minute and lasts, at most, five minutes.
The effect of Salvia on users can be said to be more like an acid trip than anything experienced by users of Marijuana. Effects include: giggling and laughter, out of body experiences, strange memories and the sensation of involuntary motion of the body. The trip might not be for everyone (and the actual ingestion of Salvia is fairly unpleasant due to the nasty smell), but some have reported great times using the drug.
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