Posts Tagged ‘Salvia plant’

Researchers perspective

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

The Salvia plant has many different uses and is known to produce psychoactive effects. In our history, the Mazatec were known and are still known to use this drug everyday. This plant has also been known to have medicinal purposes. Some of them are the relief of headaches, for the older generation to feel more relaxed, diarrhea and also for rheumatism. There is some support from researchers’ perspective that this herb may, one day, be used as an antidepressant that is safe for human consumption as a natural alternative. It has been known for its ability to help one meditate and find an inner peace with themselves. Researcher’s perspective has delved into the world of slavia and has worked to see what dosages have different affects on people.

Since researchers have been looking into the effects and side effects of salvia, it has since been discovered that smoking or inhaling the product can be a great addition to meditation. But, in order to get the full effects, you need to follow some guidelines. Because the herb can take up to a full 30 minutes for you to feel anything, make sure that the room is dark since this is the best way to experience it. The room should be quiet along with some peaceful music in the background. According to researchers perspective you should not be alone. You have no idea what effect this will have on you. Do a little of your own Researchers before experimenting with Salvia and enjoying its effects.

Taking care of Salvia Plant

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Salvia Divinorum is an herb which belongs to the mint family and is found in forests of Mexico. Due to its growing popularity, people have started growing the plant themselves but what they are not aware of is how to take care of the Salvia plant. Being a tropical rain forest plant, it requires special kind of environment to grow and thus taking care of Salvia plant is not an easy task. Salvia plant needs a high humidity and low light environment to grow. The soil used for the herb should not hold much water. The use of peat moss should also be avoided. Thus, in the process of taking care of Salvia Divinorum, it is extremely necessary to restrain excess water.In order to take care of Salvia plant and grow its branches, a stick (preferably a bamboo stick) should be used. The stick helps in supporting the weak and non woody branches. As Salvia plant cannot bear direct sunlight for long period so it should be grown under coffee plants at home. The plant dies slowly if direct sunlight is offered to the herb for more than 2 hours regularly. Hence, it is vital to provide partially shaded location in order to take care of Salvia plant.

The most crucial step in the process of taking care of Salvia plant is to know when to water the plant. It should only be watered when it is completely dry else the soil would start holding moisture and would lead to the plant’s end. To conclude with, if the above mentioned tips are followed appropriately, it would not be troublesome to take care of the Salvia plant.