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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Hallucinations, increased blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are all common side effects. How salvia works: The major active ingredient in Diviner’s Sage is salvinorin A, a terpene-like molecule (a diterpenoid) made by the salvia plant. It only began to become illegal in 2002, starting with Australia.

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

Cannabis Law Report

There is a phenomenon known as the “entourage effect” where the action of multiple cannabinoids and other plant compounds known as terpenes exhibit effects at a variety of receptors. In all, neither CBD or THC alone are as opportune as a mono therapy without other accompanying elements of the plant including phytocannabinoids and terpenes.