Ha... just reread your post and realized you weren't asking about what the "extract/tincture" or elixir as you called it was, but rather as to why I threw out caution for the ego death experience. Correct?

I didn't mean to sound like I was warning against an ego death experience or anything, it's just that with salvia extracts it is easy to take in too much and have a horrible experience, it can really be a rout ride if you go too deep to quick IMO. It is also recommended to have a sitter present with salvia as some people have a tendency to get up and move around while completely oblivious to the fact. So there's that too... not one to do alone for the first time.

But, my friend, in your circumstances and with the challenge you have before you... pack a bowl and see what it's all about  it's a doozie