Salvia divinorum – A New Entity in the Psychedelic Scene in India
Aravind Ajid, Boban Babu, Abhijith G Jayachandran
Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology October 30, 2024 DOI: 10.48165/iijfmt.2024.22.1.3
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractSalvia divinorum, a psychoactive plant that induces intense hallucinations, is increasingly abused as a recreational drug, partly due to easy online availability and limited legal restrictions in many countries. Traditionally used by the Mazatec Indians in spiritual healing, its use has also been reported in India.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Salvia divinorum is increasingly abused as a recreational drug, facilitated by internet availability and lack of restrictions. |
Abstract
Salvia divinorum is a psychoactive plant that produces intense hallucinations and is used as a recreational drug increasingly. The Mazatec Indians used it in spiritual healing sessions. The fact that the drug is easily available through the internet and the lack of restrictions on its use in many countries have contributed to its widespread abuse. There have also been reports of drugs being used in India.