Salvia leriifolia that was introduced in flora Iranica in 1982 [1] geographically grows in the south and tropical regions of Khorassan and Semnan provinces, I.R. Iran. In recent years, the different pharmacological activities of this plant such as the attenuation of morphine dependence [2], hypoglycemic [3], analgesic 1-Rechinger KH: "Flora Iranica". Graz-Austeria: Akademische Druck-U. Verlagsantalt 1982:439-440. 2-Hosseinzadeh H, Lari P: Effect of Salvia leriifolia extract on morphine dependence in mice. Phytother Res 2000, 14:384-387. 3-Hosseinzadeh H, Haddadkhodaparast MH, Shokoohizadeh H: Antihyperglycemic effect of Salvia leriifolia Benth. leaf and seed extract in mice. Irn J Med Sci 1998, 23:74-80.
Although some studies have indicated that Salvia divinorum may be effective in treating the symptoms of depression, taking Salvia divinorum (particularly smoking it) should be considered unhealthy, especially because the long term effects of Salvia divinorum usage are not well-known.
Salvia viridis was created in 1753.
If by Salvia you mean Salvia Divinorum, then the answer is no. Salvia Divinorum is not used in Chinese medicine, as Salvia does not naturally grow in any region of China. Salvia Divinorum is only to be found in Oaxaca, Mexico.
No, Salvia nemorosa does not contain salvinorins, the active components of Salvia divinorum.
Joey Salvia's birth name is Joseph Salvia.
Depends on what kind of salvia you're talking about. Only Salvia Divinorum species can get you high. Don't get fooled, there are a lot of varieties of Salvia.
Salvia is from Oaxaca Mexico.
No, you can not test for salvia.
The exact number of people who use salvia is difficult to determine due to its legal status and varying levels of usage across different regions. However, surveys indicate that salvia is used by a small percentage of the population, primarily among young adults. Its use is less common compared to other psychoactive substances, and reports suggest that it may be more popular in certain subcultures. Overall, while salvia has gained attention, its user base remains limited.
In the US usage, it is 1,000,000,000,000. In the traditional British usage, it is 1,000,000,000,000,000,000. Despite the name, you can't always count on the British to use the traditional British usage. In the rest of the world, it might be one or the other.
Salvia is pollinated by bees and hummingbirds.
No, Salvia divinorum contains a salvinorins. The salvinorin that is primarily responsible for the effects of salvia is salvinorin A