Is Salvia Divinorum Legal?
Yes and no. Technically salvia divinorum is a herbal incense product that grows naturally in various parts of the world (mostly in Mexico). However one of the active components of salvia divinorum, called Salvinorin-A, is a psychoactive substance, which is starting to become regonized as a controlled substance by various governments.
Because of the recent attention that salvia divinorum has recieved, some states within the US have schedule Salvinorin-A to be banned. Currently only three states have done this: Delaware, Louisianna, and Missouri. In addition, Australia has banned salvia divinorum (which is strange considering it grows naturally there!).
While there is a small movement to ban salvia divinorum in the united states, currently it is completely legal to buy and consume salvia divinorum in the remainder of the United States (and the rest of the world for that matter).
Be rest assured that unless you reside in one of the states listed above (or Australia), you are not breaking any laws if you buy or consume salvia divinorum.
October 27th, 2006 at 7:48 pm
salvia is illegal in tennessee and delaware now as of may of 2006