What is an Entheogen?

An entheogen, in the strictest sense, is a psychoactive substance used in a religious or shamanic context. Entheogens generally come from plant sources which contain molecules closely related to endogenous neurochemicals. They occur in a wide variety of sacraments of various religious rites and have been shown (Good Friday Experiment) to directly provoke what users perceive as spiritual/mystical experiences.

Examples are far reaching ancient sources predating the modern era: such as Hebrew: manna; Greek: kykeon; African: Iboga; Vedic: Soma, Amrit. Entheogens have been safely utilized in a religious context for thousands of years.

Source: Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entheogen

Entheogen: Salvia Divinorum

Here´s some info on this plant:

- it is not generally understood to be toxic or addictive.
- salvinorin A (the active agent) is the most potent naturally-occurring psychoactive compound known
- if smoked the main effects are experienced quickly (1 - 5 minutes, peak within minute), this in contrast with LSD or mushrooms which can last many hours

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_divinorum
http://www.erowid.org/plants/salvia

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