Salvia toxicity

Background
Salvia divinorum
  • Historically used by shamans in rituals
  • Active ingredient: Salvinorin A
  • Kappa opioid receptor agonist and D2 agonist
  • Hallucinogen
  • Dissociative effects similar to ketamine
  • Tea: 10 min onset, duration 30-90 min
  • Smoked: 1-2 minute onset, tapers over 10-20 min and may last up to 1-2 hours
  • Does not appear on typical tox screens

Clinical Features
  • Uncontrollable laughter
  • Intense hallucinations
  • Diaphoresis
  • Sensations of motion, lights, visions, overlapping realities
  • Low toxicity, little hangover, low abuse potential
  • Few reports of psychosis and suicide associated with use

Differential Diagnosis

Hallucinogens

Management
  • Supportive
  • Benzodiazepines as needed
  • Most patients will have symptoms resolve prior to ED arrival given short duration of action

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