Salvia Divinorum the Seers Sage
Posted on January 11, 2008
Filed Under Awareness, Consciousness, Meditation, Spirituality | 7 Comments
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.
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Good article. Such a nice change from media and youtube hype.
[ Quote ]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?
[ Quote ]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!
[ Quote ]Much Love,
Yogi Isaac
I found your blog today and love it, keep up the good work!
[ Quote ]tried salvia for the first time a few days ago, and i can definitely sense its ability for positive transformation of mind, and its ability to provide greater insight and a greater connection to yourself and nature. a refreshing article
[ Quote ]I’ve tryed seers sage 3 or 4 times now by smoking. I get a visual and auditory spinning of reality as a faceted kalidascope. It is both a fearful and enlightening experience. I can see that our sences and especially most thoughts do not represent what is really there closely at all.
[ Quote ]I’m a beginner. I’m looking for some insight, perhaps I’m not doing something quite right here. I’ll keep going, but I have to say what I have read, both historically and recent experiences, makes me wonder. My experiences seem different. Please comment.
With Silvia there is a “breakthrough” point, as it is often refered to. This breakthrough is dependent on dosage and the threshold varies from person to person. If this threshold is not achieved then a more subtle high is reached, similar to what u describe, but once you cross that” breakthrough” point, there is absolutely no mistaking it, you are transported to another time and dimension and it hits like a freight train.Salvia products vary from leaf to extracts (usually 5x up to 100x) to tinctures which are administered orally. Take one big hit, hold it in for 30 seconds and off you go. Start with a 5x or 10x and work your way up. Be prepared to be unprepared, trust me.
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