Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Chemistry of Salvia Divinorum

Mazatec Idians used Salvia Divinorum for healing and medication. This is a wonderful herb and known for being the best among the thousands herbs. Because of the content of Salvinorin in the herb, Salvia marked to be the best herb and becomes superior among the others sage. Due to the limited source of information about this plant, Salvia becomes popular last couple of years, so scientists become more interested in studying Salvia chemistry. Savinorin is a compound with a major of Salvinorin A and B known for neoclerodane diterpenoids. Salvinorin is major component as the formulas for this is C23H28O8. This component is referred to psychoactive compound. This Salvinorin doesn’t have any nitrogen or alkaloid. Because of this compound it does not give any bad effects to human. Unique compare with other drugs. Salviemonster is dedicated in salvia sales. Giving information on salvia regarding in all issues. But still the chemistry of Salvia remains mystery. Though researcher found that it also contained psychoactive element called Divinorum C.