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Salvinorin-A

Salvinorin-A is a chemical compound (C₂₃H₂₈O₈), the main active psychotropic constituent of salvia divinorum, or diviner's sage (c.f.). Recent research suggests that this diterpene acts as a kappa opioid receptor agonist.

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