Salvia divinorum
Salvia divinorum, commonly known as divine sage, is a legendary perennial herb from Mexico. Historically revered by Mazatec shamans for its profound psychoactive properties, it has been used in sacred rituals to induce visionary states. Today, it remains a subject of intense botanical study and spiritual fascination worldwide.
- Scientific name: Salvia divinorum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Salvia divinorum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Salvia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salvia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Salvia divinoorum, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its primary geographical distribution is centered within the nation of Mexico. More specifically, the species is found inhabiting the various landscapes of Southwest Mexico. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an endemic species to that particular region. Consequently, researchers looking for this medicinal plant must focus their efforts on the southwestern territories of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia divinorum has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include salvinorin A, Salvinorin A, divinorin A, (-)-hardwickiic acid, (-)-kolavenol.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salvinorin A | 15 | ★★★★★ |
| Salvinorin A | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| divinorin A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-hardwickiic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-kolavenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-kolavenyl diphosphate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salvinorin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ent-copalyl diphosphate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hallucinogen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salvidivin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia divinorum has 6 reported activities identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hallucinogen, Hallucinogenic, Psychoactive, Analgesic, Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hallucinogen | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Hallucinogenic | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Psychoactive | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Psychotropic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia divinorum has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include neuropathic pain, chronic pain, epilepsy, epileptic seizures, nociceptive pain.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neuropathic pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epileptic seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nociceptive pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| post-traumatic stress disorder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| status epilepticus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |