Salvia Divinorum the Seers Sage

Posted on January 11, 2008
Filed Under Awareness, Meditation, Spirituality, Consciousness |

Salvia Divinorum is a shamanic plant used by the Mazatec Indians of Mexico to induce visions and spiritual quests. There is something very special about this plant, not least because it was not long ago made nearly extinct. A member of the mint family, this sage is extremely rare in nature, growing in only one area of the world.

The Mazatec’s hold Salvia Divinorum to be sacred, and even of a divine nature. The leaves when consumed are psychoactive, yet they are totally unique amongst all hallucinogens. Many of the sacred plants which tribal peoples worship often contain DMT or else inhibit the human body’s resistance to its naturally produced DMT. Salvia is different, its hallucinogenic properties were only isolated relatively recently; called Salvorin A it is one of the most powerful hallucinogens known.

It is also perfectly legal in nearly every country.

As with other shamanic plants - such as Ayahuasca - Salvia Divinorum is something which should be deeply respected. It is a teacher plant which is much more than capable of providing powerful personal and spiritual insights. It can take you on journeys deep into the very fabric of consciousness itself, just as readily as it will open your mind to every personal corner of your being.

The nature of these plants has become lost on much of modern society, suffering from a catch-all stigma; they are viewed merely as ‘drugs’ which chemically alter the brain. Whilst that is true from a physical standpoint, the spiritual aspect of these experiences can never be understated. These hallucinogens appear to amplify many traits of our mind and personality, so it stands to reason - at least to me - that people who are spiritually inclined will have a spiritual experience, whilst an individual of a more ‘grounded’ nature will see the experience as a chemically induced ‘trip’. Of course it’s not so black and white or clear cut as that, but it forms a basis of why these plants and experiences are so mis-understood.

That said Salvia Divinorum as it currently stands provides a totally unique opportunity. It is very safe, unlike with Ayahuasca you don’t need to be in the presence of a shaman or other expert. It is completely legal almost everywhere. It is non-addictive. And most importantly Salvia Divinorum can be amazingly transformational in the most positive of ways.

Comments

3 Responses to “Salvia Divinorum the Seers Sage”

Steve A on January 11th, 2008 6:25 pm

Good article. Such a nice change from media and youtube hype.
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Marcus on January 11th, 2008 7:45 pm

Thanks. It seems to be one of those cases where both the media and many of the plant’s ‘users’ (those on Youtube) entirely miss the point.

It’s a shame, but then has it ever been any different?
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David isaac on March 2nd, 2008 6:25 am

Thank you, thank you, and thank you. You couldn’t have made it more clear that it is your personal pre-disposition that determines your experiences, not the plant itself. Thank you again!
Much Love,
Yogi Isaac
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