Ethnopharmacology of ska María Pastora (Salvia divinorum, Epling and Játiva-M.).
L J Valdés, J L Díaz, A G Paul
Journal of ethnopharmacology May 1, 1983 DOI: 10.1016/0378-8741(83)90004-1 via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractSalvia divinorum, a perennial herb in the mint family, is used by the Mazatec people of Oaxaca, Mexico, for healing and divination. Its psychotropic effects are compared to those of other Mazatec hallucinogens, such as morning glory and psilocybin-containing mushrooms. The plant's role in the native pharmacopeia is discussed based on prior reports and the authors' fieldwork with a Mazatec shaman.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Ethnographic and pharmacological review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Mazatec Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico |
| Citations | 166 |
| Key finding | Salvia divinorum produces psychotropic effects comparable to other Mazatec hallucinogens and is used in traditional healing and divination practices. |
Abstract
Salvia divinorum is a perennial labiate used for curing and divination by the Mazatec Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico. The psychotropic effects the plant produces are compared to those of the other hallucinogens employed by the Mazatecs, the morning glory, Rivea corymbosa L., Hallier f. and the psilocybin-containing mushrooms. A discussion of the role of ska María Pastora in the native "pharmacopeia" is based on previous reports and fieldwork by the authors, with a Mazatec shaman.