Analysis of the psychoactive terpenoid salvinorin A content in five Salvia divinorum herbal products.
Pharmacotherapy September 1, 2006 William R Wolowich, Alisha M Perkins, John J Cienki 37 citations
Five herbal products sold as Salvia divinorum all contained salvinorin A, but at concentrations far below what their labels claimed. Two products were adulterated with vitamin E and one with caffeine. The discrepancy between advertised and actual potency may increase risks of misuse and overdose. The findings highlight the need for clinicians to recognize signs of salvia use, especially after a reported teenage suicide possibly linked to the plant.