Antinociceptive effects of Salvia divinorum and bioactive salvinorins in experimental pain models in mice.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology February 10, 2020 Lorenzo Leonel Tlacomulco-Flores, M. Déciga-campos, María Eva González-trujano Me et al. 26 citations
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Salvia divinorum Epling & Játiva is a Mexican plant used not only in rituals but also in traditional medicine for pain relief. One of the most known bioactive compounds is salvinorin A, which acts centrally in kappa-type opioid receptors. AIM OF THE STUDY Despite its traditional use as a medicinal plant, there is not enough scientific investigation to reinforce...