Salvia divinorum vs Teonanacatl

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Salvia divinorum

Nervine

Psilocybe mexicana

Nervine

Salvia divinorum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Teonanacatl

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mexican sage sacred to Mazatec shamans; leaves contain salvinorin A - most potent natural hallucinogen.

The sacred mushroom of the Aztecs used by Maria Sabina and Mazatec healers in healing veladas.

Active Compounds

salvinorin A, salvinorin B, divinatorin, salvidivicin

psilocybin, psilocin, baeocystin

Traditional Uses

shamanic vision quest, divination, Mazatec ceremony

healing ceremonies, divination, spiritual guidance

Modern Uses

psychedelic research, opioid kappa receptor

entheogenic, antidepressant research

Adult Dosage

Traditional ceremonial use only under guidance

Only in licensed clinical research or traditional ceremonial context

Contraindications

psychotic disorders, pregnancy, all medications

psychosis, self-administration illegal in most countries

Side Effects

intense dissociative hallucinations, cardiovascular effects, possible psychiatric trigger

psychedelic effects, anxiety

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E