Extraction - Extraction methods side by side

[PsychicTraveler]

...comparison.

300 seed (Heavenly Blue) extractions.


Attempt One:
Cold Water Extraction

Method: Finely ground seed solution was agitated for 5-10 minutes in a small glass, then filtered through a manual drip coffee cone filter (taking another 10 minutes).

Results: Weak. Disappointing.


Attempt Two:
Two-step alcohol extraction

Method: Finely ground seed was soaked in xylol (didn't have Naphtha handy) for 5 minutes and agitated (swooshed around in a glass jar), then filtered through a coffee filter. The grounds were then dried COMPLETELY on a paper plate, then soaked in everclear overnight, and filtered again through a coffee filter. The alcohol was then put into a glass dish and left to evaporate for a week. Water was then added to rehydrate the sticky layer of residue left on the glass.

Results: Wow. Still a light dose, but actual, positive results!


So, there you have it.

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You seem to know what your talking about, and your experience only helps you. Great job.