Native Americans and in particular the Ute Tribe from Utah and Colorado had several uses for this plant: leaves were smoked as a tobacco substitute for their mildly hallucinogenic effects (Tobacco sage does not appear to be orally active[8]); it was used in sweatlodge ceremonies by throwing small amounts of the leaves on the burning rocks used to make steam.

Western tribes used a tea mixed with Echinacea angustifolia, Veratrum, and Salvia dorrii to reduce the size of cancerous tumors. The compounds in Salvia dorrii were reported to potentiate the medicinal properties of Veratrum root while reducing the toxic side effects of the steroidal alkaloids found in Veratrum species. Salvia dorrii has mildly laxative effects when ingested. [9]

This plant can be made into a tea, which decreases sweating, salivation, and mucous secretions in the sinuses, throat, and lungs. Cold tea can be a good stomach tonic, while a lukewarm tea is good for treating sore throats. The leaves can also be used as a uterine hemostatic tea for heavy menstruation; however, since it can also decrease lactation, nursing mothers are advised not to use it.[10]

Some chemical components found in Salvia dorrii include Salvidorol and two epimeric abietane diterpenes (2 and 3).[11]

I don't know why there are not many reports on this it's native in california,but you just increased my interest by describing the smell now I want plants,or seeds(could you pm me where you got yours?) although I hear they are somewhat slow growing.

Well, latest news... my plant is dead. There is no more green on it. It was the last sample the vendor had and I couldn't find another in Europe. An american vendor I found does not deliver to Europe. Pretty sad.

This page from B&T shows packets of Salvia dorrii for sale at 8 euros each:

http://www.b-and-t-world...%20dorrii&sref=40489

Have you heard of these guys from long ago http://en.wikipedia.org/...ders_of_the_Purple_Sage a good old sixties band.