Overview
Salvia divinorum is most commonly used as a recreational drug. It produces hallucinations when inhaled, when the leaves are chewed, or when extracts are placed under the tongue.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Producing hallucinations.
- Diarrhea.
- Depression.
- Headache.
- Rheumatism.
- Bloating.
- Regulating urination and bowel movements.
- Use as a tonic.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
When inhaled: Salvia divinorum is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. It can cause serious side effects including dizziness, slurred speech, confusion, paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When inhaled: Salvia divinorum is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. It can cause serious side effects including dizziness, slurred speech, confusion, paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Salvia divinorum is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Schizophrenia: Salvia divinorum has caused hallucinations and delusions in some people. It is not known if this risk is increased in people with schizophrenia or in people with a family history of schizophrenia. Until more is known, do not use Salvia divinorum if you have schizophrenia or are at risk of schizophrenia.
Interactions
We currently have no information for SALVIA DIVINORUM overview.
Dosing
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