Salvia Divinorum - Experiences?

Hmm.. sounds groovy, Ill ceck it out. However there is also a recipe going around the net for an alternative made from banana skin (or you can search around Kazaa or other P2P networks for the Anarchist´s cookbook, it has the recipe too), and its great, and is just as strong at the average doobie, but not very.

I'll be honest I hadn't heard of this before this post however I'm now very curious about it. I'd like to find out more on it and see about trying it. So long as it's legal. That's a big thing to me and not having to worry about the state or federal government causing me hassles. I suffer with chronic pain and if this can help I'm all for trying it.

I tried Salvia about a year ago. My friend bought the 40x from a local head shop. He put a little in a bong and we each took a hit. About the time we decided to take our second hit, we started to trip. It wasn't a high like you get when you smoke herb, it was more like tripping on acid. It was a very intense high, but only lasted a few minutes. It was fun, something to experience every now and then, but nothing I would want to do on a regular basis.

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Just happened to stumble upon this. Yes, I have tried Salvia, in both leaf and extract form. I smoked it out of a very tiny pipe. The first thing you mudt know if you decide to try it, is to have someone there who is "sober". Secondly, make sure you are in a comfortable position, I'll explain in a minute. When I took my first hit of the extract, I didn't really feel anything. You have to burn it hot but slow, taking as much in as your lungs can handle. You have to hold it for as long as you can. Here's the reason I suggest being in a comfortable position, it does creep up on you, but when it hits, it feels as if you are pushed back with great force. Think the G-force that pilots, race car driver, etc. feel. You kind of feel like your in a dream world. Everything is magnified. You get very warm. People talking around you seem to be above you. You also will laugh, ALOT!! You have no control over your laughter. I think I would best describe the feeling as being in a tunnel with a spectrum of colors surrounding you. It's wild. It reminded me of shrooms. As far as it lasting for a long time, well try 10-15 minutes depending on the potency you smoke. As for the leaf, eh, it sucks. Mary Jane is waaaaaaaaaaaaaay better. Have you ever tried any Kava products? I like it. I have taken the pill form, it's herbal, and it has been the closest to MJ as anything I have ever tried. Whatever you decide, just make sure it's safe.

I didn't have much luck with smoking it (I shouldn't smoke anyways with my lung problems) but I did get kinda high chewing it. Doesn't taste so good, but I liked how it felt. I wasn't the one who bought it though, so I don't know how much it cost. Which would obviously play into the whole "is it worth it?" question.

well friend if you are happy with something why take the trouble to bother what others think be happy and enjoy.

I have had several experiences with salvia, and I can only tell you that it is the most amazing experience you will ever have. It is very spiritual and it can give you that out of body experience if you are using it for that purpose. There are various ways to take it as well, and one of the best ways is orally. I have smoked it before, but it does not give you that full effect. I would suggest you do it whichever way you feel comfortable. Also, if you are interested in the history of salvia, you can visit these web sites: The Vaults of Erowid: Salvia Divinorum: http://www.erowid.org/plants/salvia/salvia.shtml "Salvia Divinorum" magazine: http://salvia.us/magazine/ Salvia Crusaders: http://www.geocities.com/salviacrusaders/ Hope this helps you out some before you get to experience it.

I know you've already gone ahead and tried salvia, but I thought I'd recount a short tale anyway. Some friends of mine in Seattle tried salvia while I was with them; one got very mellow and cuddly, while the other acted quite high, trying to "find the door in the edge of the world." I heard later that his reaction was rather odd, that mellowness is much more typical. I haven't tried it myself, so I can't give a first hand account, but of all things to smoke, it doesn't sound too bad.

Haven't even really heard of it. I will be interested in seeing if anyone has, though. I would love to know, too.

I never heard of it until now but not sure after readings its supposed effects etc on people, Id be too nervous to try it, especially if it causes hallucinations. I suffer from anxiety and was on and off meds for a few years which I hated, I also have regular back and joint pain but hate taking pills, now I smoke at nights to calm me to sleep and also at times to relive pain and Id rather a natural plant then meds from the doctor anytime, for me anyway. Good luck on finding out what you need to know and I hope you find exactly what your looking for!! Im also finding out some info from your discussion so thanks lol :)