The Mexican drug Salvia Divinorum has been known to have an impact on a variety of diseases. Lots of research has been done on the drug to confirm its claims of wellness. Some of these claims come that it can help considerably in the treatment of cardiovascular disease and cancer patients. With millions of Americans suffering from these two diseases it brings good curiosity to the medical community. In addition it is also getting attention in curing Alzheimer’s disease which is another disease crippling Americans. Some other diseases are AIDS, alcohol addiction, chronic pain, schizophrenia, and insomnia. If it can cure or treat these problems then attention should be heightened.

Other parts of the world are already using it for medicinal purposes like the Chinese who use it to treat and prevent heart disease. This is because Salvia can improve circulation in the myocardium which can help in preventing heart diseases later on. Conditions like acne and hot skin conditions can also be treated with Salvia. The Chinese have also been know to treat women with menstrual problems with Salvia.

One of the most common ways to administer Salvia is through smoking it but there are other less harmful ways as well. The ancient way is to drink it as a tea by crushing the leaves to get the juice out and placing the leaves in boiling water and ingesting them. This will give a less effect than smoking it but it will be good for your lungs. The only problem is that you will need to use larger doses to get the same effects. Chewing it is also another method which will require more dosages than smoking it.

Salvia has been known to cause psychedelic effects such as Intense recall of past memories, uncontrollable laughter, trancelike introspection.

More research is needed to fully understand the effects of Salvia on alcohol and drug addiction, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, depression,  and anxiety but the research already done is promising and shows considerable positive effects. Even if not proven to be helpful the patient still get a psychedelic effect which they will enjoy.