- ABC News: Is Salvia the Next Marijuana?
 - March, 2008, news article on the concerns among lawmakers of the illicit use of hallucinogenic herb Salvia divinorum. - CESAR: Salvia Divinorum
- Learn about Salvia divinorum, the herb from the mint family constituting the highly active compound Salvinorin A. Includes history, methods of use, effects, and terminology. From the Centre for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR).
- Drugs and Chemicals of Concern - Salvia Divinorum and Salvinorin A
- Information on the perennial herb Salvia divinorum and Salvinorin A, a psychoactive constituent of this plant. From the U.S. DEA's Diversion Control Programme.
- eNotes: Salvia Divinorum
- Informational site on the psychotropic herb Salvia divinorum, including what its active ingredients are, usage trends, reactions with other drugs, and legal status.
- Hallucinogenic Herb Salvia Divinorum and Its Active Ingredient Salvinorin A Inhibit Enteric Cholinergic Transmission in the Guinea-pig Ileum, The
(PDF) - Paper on the pharmacological study of traditional anti-diarrhea use of Salvinorin A, a main ingredient of Salvia divinorum.
- Inhibitory Effect of Salvinorin A, From Salvia Divinorum, on Ileitis-induced Hypermotility: Cross-talk Between k-opioid and Cannabinoid CB1 receptors
(PDF) - Research paper on the study of inhibition of abnormal intestinal contractions by the hallucinogenic compound Salvinorin A.
- Legal Status of Salvia Divinorum, The
- Includes laws, regulation, and proposed legislations in various countries on possession or sale of Salvia divinorum.
- Localization of Salvinorin A and Related Compounds in Glandular Trichomes of the Psychoactive Sage, Salvia Divinorum
- Paper examines Salvia divinorum plant for the various types of trichomes present and to determine their distribution.
- MedicineNet: Salvia (Salvia Divinorum)
- Provides information on the herb and drug Salvia.
- NIDA InfoFacts: Salvia
- Science-based facts on the drug abuse and addiction of Salvia, also known by the street name Maria Pastora. From National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
- Pharmacological Studies on Salvinorin A, TRK-820, and 3FLB
(PDF) - Comparison of pharmacological activities of Salvinorin A, TRK-820, and 3FLB on k opioid receptor in vitro and in vivo results.
- Phytochemical Analysis
- Research paper on phytochemical analysis of the Salvia divinorum leaf extracts by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
- Psychopharmacology of the Hallucinogenic Sage Salvia Divinorum
(PDF) - Paper on the pharmacological activity and the potential toxicity of the extract of Salvia divinorum.
- Salvia Divinorum
(PDF) - PDF brochure about the hallucinogenic plant including how it is consumed, effects, and legal regulations on the possession or sale of Salvia divinorum. From the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy.
- Salvia Divinorum and Salvinorin A: New Pharmacologic Findings
- Article on pharmacological findings for the constituent of the herb salvia divinorum.
- Salvia Divinorum and Salvinorin A: An Update on Pharmacology and Analytical Methodology
(PDF) - Paper on the study of pharmacological activities, potential toxicity, and analytical procedures for detection to aid medico-legal investigators.
- Salvia Divinorum: Clinical and Research Potential
(PDF) - Research paper discussing about the clinical potential of the herb in the treatment of depressed patient.
- Salvia: Legal Hallucinogen Draws Teens, Critics
- Radio programme on the hallucinogenic herb gaining popularity among teens and raising concerns among parents. From National Public Radio.
- Salvinorin A: A Potent Naturally Occurring Nonnitrogenous k Opioid Slective Agonist
(PDF) - Paper on the Salvinorin A, the active ingredient of the hallucinogenic plant Salvia divinorum, is a potent and selective k opiod receptor agonist for the treatment of schizophrenia, depression with psychotic features, and the hallucination associated with certain dementias.
- Use of Nonprohibited Hallucinogenic Plants: Increasing Relevance for Public Health
(PDF) - Report on the increasing consumption of Salvia divinorum, also known as Diviner's sage.
- WebMD: Salvia 'Drug Du Jour' for Some Teens
- News article on young adults using the hallucinogenic herb Salvia divinorum causing concern among parents, medical professionals, and lawmakers.
- Wikipedia: Salvia Divinorum
- User-created article on Salvia Divinorum, a psychoactive herb.
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