PCR and PCR-RFLP of the 5S-rRNA-NTS region and salvinorin A analyses for the rapid and unequivocal determination of Salvia divinorum

In Salvia divinorum fresh and dried leaves as well as in powdered material claimed to be S. divinorum salvinorin A was identified and DNA was extracted and analyzed allowing the characterization and design of specific primers for a rapid and unequivocal identification of the plant.