No, Salvia divinorum is not explicitly prohibited under federal Mexican law, but its sale, distribution, and possession for human consumption are effectively banned under broader narcotics regulations and local ordinances, with enforcement tightening ahead of the 2026 compliance framework updates.
Key Regulations for Salvia Divinorum in Mexico
- Federal Controlled Substances Act (Ley General de Salud): While Salvia divinorum is not listed, its psychoactive compound, salvinorin A, falls under the definition of “narcotic-like substances” under Article 245, enabling seizures under health authority discretion.
- COFEPRIS Enforcement: The Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (COFEPRIS) has issued circulars (e.g., 2023-041) classifying Salvia divinorum extracts as unauthorized psychoactive substances, triggering import/export restrictions.
- State-Level Bans: States including Mexico City, Jalisco, and Nuevo León have enacted local decrees (e.g., 2024-032/LXIII) criminalizing possession with intent to distribute, aligning with 2026 national compliance protocols for synthetic cannabinoids and hallucinogens.