Ethnopharmacology of ska María Pastora (Salvia divinorum, Epling and Játiva-M.).
Leander J. Valdés, J L Díaz, A G Paul
Journal of Ethnopharmacology May 1, 1983 DOI: 10.1016/0378-8741(83)90004-1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Ethnographic and pharmacological review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Mazatec Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico |
| Topics | Salvia divinorum |
| Citations | 166 |
| Key findings | 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.
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Describes traditional Mazatec use of Salvia divinorum for curing and divination, with psychotropic effects compared to morning glory and psilocybin mushrooms.
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Comparable studies
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| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legally tripping: a qualitative profile of Salvia divinorum use among young adults. Young adults who use Salvia divinorum | 2011 | Ethnographic study | |
| Regulating a novel drug: an evaluation of changes in use of Salvia divinorum in the first year of Florida's ban. Young adults in Florida and law enforcement personnel from the state's most populated... | 2012 | Mixed methods: three self-report surveys and qualitative interviews | |
| Novel use patterns of Salvia divinorum: unobtrusive observation using YouTube™. YouTube videos depicting Salvia divinorum use | 2011 | Qualitative and quantitative analysis of online videos | |
| Subjective effects of Salvia divinorum. Salvia users | 2007 | Qualitative study | n = 10 |
| Salvia divinorum: a psychopharmacological riddle and a mind-body prospect. Mazatec traditional practitioners and users of Salvia divinorum | 2013 | Ethnographic field research with multidisciplinary review |
Citations in the library
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- Hallucinogens and dissociative agents naturally growing in the United States. Pharmacology & Therapeutics May 1, 2004
- Pattern of use and subjective effects of Salvia divinorum among recreational users. Drug and Alcohol Dependence November 8, 2006
- Salvinorin A: the "magic mint" hallucinogen finds a molecular target in the kappa opioid receptor. TIPS - Trends in Pharmacological Sciences March 1, 2003
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