Psychedelics
Salvia Divinorum
Street names: Salvia, Diviner's sage, Sally D, Magic mint
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- 5–15 min INTENSE dissociation: out-of-body, entity contact, time distortion
- Loss of physical coordination, uncontrollable laughter or terror
⚠Key risks
- EXTREMELY disorienting — users hurt themselves falling, walking into objects, or wandering into danger
- Terrifying experiences ('bad trips') with lasting psychological impact
- Loss of reality contact — accidents, self-harm during acute phase
- No physical overdose, but behavioral danger is extreme
- Not a party drug — Mazatec shamans used it with a sitter for a reason
✚Overdose signs
- No lethal dose — but total loss of motor control
- Screaming, panic, fleeing
- Self-injury without awareness
- Post-experience anxiety, derealization
📋Quick facts
Also known asSalvia, Diviner's sage, Sally D, Magic mint
CategoryPsychedelics
Schedule / classLegal federally (US); illegal in ~20 states; Class A UK (2021)
AppearanceDried leaf, extracts (5×–60×), liquid tinctures; smoked or chewed
Street price~$10–$30 per gram leaf; extracts $20–$60
Legal statusLegal federally (US) but illegal in ~20 states; Class A drug UK (2021); regulated Australia, much of EU
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: NIDA, EMCDDA
Category comparison — Psychedelics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvia Divinorum | Legal federally | EXTREMELY disorienting — users hurt themselves falling, walking into objects, or wandering into danger; Terrifying experiences ('bad trips') with lasting psychological impact | ~$10–$30 per gram leaf |
| DMT (dimethyltryptamine) | Schedule I | Psychological distress ('bad trips'); Dangerous behavior if unprepared | ~$20–$60 per 50–100 mg dose |
| Psilocybin Mushrooms (Shrooms) | Schedule I | The bad trip: intense panic, paranoia, terror — psychological harm without physical toxicity; Dangerous behavior when impaired (traffic, heights, water) | ~$8–$15 per gram dried |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Salvia Divinorum look like?
Dried leaf, extracts (5×–60×), liquid tinctures; smoked or chewed
What are the signs of a Salvia Divinorum overdose?
No lethal dose — but total loss of motor control; Screaming, panic, fleeing; Self-injury without awareness Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
EXTREMELY disorienting — users hurt themselves falling, walking into objects, or wandering into danger Dependence can develop with regular use.