Tryp Rapport Episode 011 - Salvia Divinorum
Oct 5, 2022
Dive into the mind-bending world of Salvia divinorum with wild tales of bizarre encounters. Discover its unusual effects like vivid visual distortions and quirky physical reactions. The discussion turns earnest as the host shares both cautionary bad trip experiences and the potential for therapeutic insights. Prepare for an intriguing exploration of this powerful plant and what it can teach those who approach it with respect.
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Unusual Pharmacology Explains Weird Effects
- Salvinorin A is a uniquely potent plant psychedelic that acts on kappa opioid receptors rather than serotonin receptors.
- That receptor difference explains why salvia produces intense, fast, dissociative hallucinations distinct from classic psychedelics.
First Salvia Trip In The Marines
- The host's first salvia session was in 2005 while he was in the Marines and it began with watching others try it.
- He tried a concentrated extract at a party mindset, admitting he had little respect or preparation for the plant.
Spine-To-Head Onset And Straw Vision
- During one trip he felt a tingling crawl from the base of his spine up into his head, then saw the room as circles and cylinders like stacked straws.
- He laughed through the disorientation and described how the visual field became unexplainably transformed.