Salvia: meaning, definitions and examples
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salvia
[ ˈsælviə ]
medicinal plant
Salvia refers to a genus of plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, that includes many species of sage. These plants are known for their aromatic leaves and are often used in cooking, herbal medicine, and landscaping.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Salvia officinalis, also known as common sage, is a popular culinary herb.
- Salvia divinorum is a psychoactive plant used in traditional healing practices.
psychoactive drug
Salvia is also the common name for Salvia divinorum, a psychoactive plant native to Mexico. It is known for its hallucinogenic effects when consumed, typically by smoking or chewing its leaves.
Synonyms
diviner's sage
Examples of usage
- Some people use salvia for its hallucinogenic properties, seeking altered states of consciousness.
- Salvia is legal in some countries but regulated in others due to its psychoactive effects.
Translations
Translations of the word "salvia" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sálvia
🇮🇳 सैल्विया
🇩🇪 Salbei
🇮🇩 salvia
🇺🇦 шавлія
🇵🇱 szałwia
🇯🇵 セージ
🇫🇷 sauge
🇪🇸 salvia
🇹🇷 adaçayı
🇰🇷 샐비어
🇸🇦 المريمية
🇨🇿 šalvěj
🇸🇰 šalvia
🇨🇳 鼠尾草
🇸🇮 žajbelj
🇮🇸 salvía
🇰🇿 шалфей
🇬🇪 სალვია
🇦🇿 adaçayı
🇲🇽 salvia
Word origin
The word 'salvia' comes from the Latin word 'salvus,' which means 'healthy' or 'whole.' It was originally used in reference to the medicinal properties of sage plants. Over time, the term has been associated with both the culinary and psychoactive aspects of the plant genus.