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This is posted with the permission of Adam Butler, the author, you can check his Youtube out here - Butler's DMT Field Guide
What follows is a copy/paste of his extraction recipe which I used on my own extraction, I'll definitely use this recipe again. *Mods / Admin please feel free to correct any conversion errors from using a PDF to TXT converter*
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This recipe would produce what I would call a significant amount of DMT crystals. There are a lot of factors, such as what plant species are used and how many naphtha flushes you decided to do, that will determine the actual yield, but I assure you it will be more than enough for personal use.
The ingredients needed:
• Distilled water
• White vinegar
• Naphtha
• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), commonly known as lye
• DMT plant base material
The equipment needed:
• Stove or portable cook top
• 2 large pots with lids
• A 2-liter glass jar (or two 1-liter glass jars) with lid(s)
• Large freezer proof glass jar with lid or large Pyrex container with cover for crystallization
• Glass turkey baster
• Freezer
• Chemical resistant gloves (recommended)
• Chemical splash goggles (recommended)
• Respiratory mask rated for noxious gases (recommended)
The extraction process is very simple and uses a traditional acid-based methodology to extract freebase DMT from a liquid solution. In summary, the procedure follows a few basic chemistry steps:
Boil the plant material in the water and vinegar to alter pH. Strain liquid and reduce by evaporation. Mix in lye to alter pH again to make DMT accessible. Add naphtha and shake aggressively to transfer the DMT into solution. Carefully extract the naphtha/DMT solution and allow to reach and stay at freezing point for 48+ hours, which will force the DMT to form crystals and precipitate out. DMT will either attach to the walls of the container or settle to the bottom. Crystals are then transferred to a drying plate and the naphtha is allowed to completely evaporate. What is remaining is freebase DMT in pure form. These crystals can be smoked as is, or turned into vaping cartridges for easy usage.
The most common plants to use for this recipe are Mimosa hostilis and Acacia confusa, and the root bark is the portion of the plant that is used. It can be purchased as mulch-size chunks, shredded, or in powdered form. The finer the pieces the more surface area is exposed for extraction, and in theory, the more DMT can be pulled from the plant. If you get the larger pieces, you should grind them up in a powerful blender or coffee grinder to maximize the yield. If you get the powder, you will have to filter and strain the liquid to properly separate the solids. I have found the shredded root bark is the best for this recipe, and easiest to use. Freeze and thaw the root bark several times before you begin the recipe; this will cause the cell wall and membrane to break down during a process called lysis, which will allow for higher amounts of DMT to be extracted from the plant material.
Please take proper precautions when handling and mixing the naphtha and lye, and I recommend fully read- ing the warning labels and information on the packaging of each. Naphtha is a petroleum solvent that is very volatile and is highly flammable. It is harmful if inhaled or swallowed, and should be used only with adequate ven- tilation. Sodium hydroxide is very hazardous if it comes in contact with your skin or eyes, or if it is ingested or inhaled. Exposure can result in chemical burns and severe damage to skin, eyes, and lungs. Gloves and protective eyewear should be worn when working with lye, and must be added slowly and gradually to the glass jar when mixing to prevent the strong exothermic reaction from cracking the container.
The following recipe is for an extraction using 500 grams of DMT plant base material. Quantities can be scaled up or down as needed, but this amount is an easily manageable volume that provides plenty of product for one's personal use.
1. Combine 1,800 ml of distilled water, 200 ml of white vinegar, and 500 g of DMT plant material into a large pot (A). Cover and bring to a boil on high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent material from burning or sticking to bottom of pot.
2. Reduce heat to medium and cover to maintain a rolling boil. Boil with lid on for at least 1.5 hours, stirring every 5-10 minutes. This gives sufficient time for the DMT to separate from the plant material and be absorbed into the solution, and helps remove any impurities.
3. Strain the solution into another large pot (B), leaving all solids in pot A. There should be approximately 1,000 ml of liquid in pot B.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 three more times using fresh water and vinegar each time, reusing the same plant material in pot A each time. This should leave you with approximately 4,000 ml of liquid in pot B.
5. Reduce the contents from pot B from approximately 4,000 ml down to approximately 1,200 ml by boiling without a lid and stirring for as long as needed to properly evaporate off the water and increase the concentration of DMT in the solution.
6. Allow liquid in pot B to cool then pour into 2 L glass jar or evenly into two 1 L glass jars with lids, being careful to keep any settled solids remaining in the pot. Allow this liquid to completely cool to help prevent excess heat from the lye reaction from cracking the glass jar. Do not skip this cooling step.
7. Taking proper safety precautions, weigh out 120 g (or 60 g two times if using two jars) of sodium hydroxide. Slowly add in small increments over about 5 minutes. A safe guideline is adding 20 g every 2 minutes and stirring in between. The solution will heat up very rapidly with the addition of the sodium hydroxide, and it is important to do this step slowly to prevent cracking the glass. The solution will turn grey, then black.
8. The solution should still be warm from the previous step; if not, warm carefully by using a double boil method, or by placing jar in pot and pouring boiling water around it to partially submerge it. Be careful not to put the lid underwater. Solution needs to be warm for DMT extraction to take place. Add 500 ml of naphtha to 2 L jar (or 250 ml to each 1 L jar) and seal tightly. Shake vigorously for several minutes and then let separate for about 10 minutes. Repeat this step 4 or 5 times, keeping the solution warm throughout the process. DMT freebase should now start dissolving into the naphtha.
9. Allow the naphtha layer to fully separate and float to the top. This can take up to several hours; however, if solution is kept warm this process can happen in about an hour. Naphtha layer on top will be completely clear and very distinct from the black sludge below it.
10. Using the glass turkey baster, carefully transfer the naphtha layer into the freezer proof jar or Pyrex container with lid. These containers are where the freebase DMT will crystalize. Make sure you do not transfer any of the black sludge layer. Err on the side of caution during this step to make sure the end product is as pure as possible. The naphtha flushing in step 8 can be repeated several times to get a majority of the DMT out of the solution. I have found that doing 3 flushes with a fresh 500 ml of naphtha will get most of the DMT out. Solution will need to be rewarmed when doing the additional naphtha flushes to allow for separation.
11. Place container in the freezer for at least 48 hours. DMT is insoluble at low temperatures and will gradually crystalize and precipitate out of the naphtha solution.
12. Separate the DMT from the naphtha by slowly pouring off the liquid from the container, making sure to leave all settled out material behind. A coffee filter can be used for this step; however, I have found this unnecessary if you just take your time. The remaining naphtha can be used in additional flushes.
13. Allow the extracted DMT to fully dry and evaporate all of the naphtha off. This will take several hours and depends on humidity and air flow conditions. Do not try to rush the process by using a fan, the crystals can easily blow away. DMT will dry into a powder-like crystal or a waxy consistency based on the purity.
14. Store in a dry area, in a moisture tight container. Crystals will turn to an oily consistency when heated, but will typically recrystallize when cooled.
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When I use this recipe again I'll probably do a couple of freeze and thaw cycles on acid-wetted plant material before starting my next extraction.
After the first cook, where I used a slow cooker, I attacked the hot mushy bark with a stick blender.
I'll probably use a straining cloth while collecting the juice to avoid too much plant material making it through to the base-ification stage.
I'm going to read up on adding Salt (NaCl) with the Sodium Hydroxide which I hope will limit emulsification as my second and third Naphtha pulls were looking funky and a bit harder to seperate.
My first pull on the Naphtha produced loads of really good looking crystals, I'd recommend straining the naphtha off through a permanent coffee filter because some crystals can float out.
Adam has been kind enough to let me have the full book PDF, I'd personally encourage you to support the author though he has said "Please feel free to share it if you think it will help someone." I kinda bought 2 books by accident! You could give his Youtube a follow and check his social media out too.
What follows is a copy/paste of his extraction recipe which I used on my own extraction, I'll definitely use this recipe again. *Mods / Admin please feel free to correct any conversion errors from using a PDF to TXT converter*
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This recipe would produce what I would call a significant amount of DMT crystals. There are a lot of factors, such as what plant species are used and how many naphtha flushes you decided to do, that will determine the actual yield, but I assure you it will be more than enough for personal use.
The ingredients needed:
• Distilled water
• White vinegar
• Naphtha
• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), commonly known as lye
• DMT plant base material
The equipment needed:
• Stove or portable cook top
• 2 large pots with lids
• A 2-liter glass jar (or two 1-liter glass jars) with lid(s)
• Large freezer proof glass jar with lid or large Pyrex container with cover for crystallization
• Glass turkey baster
• Freezer
• Chemical resistant gloves (recommended)
• Chemical splash goggles (recommended)
• Respiratory mask rated for noxious gases (recommended)
The extraction process is very simple and uses a traditional acid-based methodology to extract freebase DMT from a liquid solution. In summary, the procedure follows a few basic chemistry steps:
Boil the plant material in the water and vinegar to alter pH. Strain liquid and reduce by evaporation. Mix in lye to alter pH again to make DMT accessible. Add naphtha and shake aggressively to transfer the DMT into solution. Carefully extract the naphtha/DMT solution and allow to reach and stay at freezing point for 48+ hours, which will force the DMT to form crystals and precipitate out. DMT will either attach to the walls of the container or settle to the bottom. Crystals are then transferred to a drying plate and the naphtha is allowed to completely evaporate. What is remaining is freebase DMT in pure form. These crystals can be smoked as is, or turned into vaping cartridges for easy usage.
The most common plants to use for this recipe are Mimosa hostilis and Acacia confusa, and the root bark is the portion of the plant that is used. It can be purchased as mulch-size chunks, shredded, or in powdered form. The finer the pieces the more surface area is exposed for extraction, and in theory, the more DMT can be pulled from the plant. If you get the larger pieces, you should grind them up in a powerful blender or coffee grinder to maximize the yield. If you get the powder, you will have to filter and strain the liquid to properly separate the solids. I have found the shredded root bark is the best for this recipe, and easiest to use. Freeze and thaw the root bark several times before you begin the recipe; this will cause the cell wall and membrane to break down during a process called lysis, which will allow for higher amounts of DMT to be extracted from the plant material.
Please take proper precautions when handling and mixing the naphtha and lye, and I recommend fully read- ing the warning labels and information on the packaging of each. Naphtha is a petroleum solvent that is very volatile and is highly flammable. It is harmful if inhaled or swallowed, and should be used only with adequate ven- tilation. Sodium hydroxide is very hazardous if it comes in contact with your skin or eyes, or if it is ingested or inhaled. Exposure can result in chemical burns and severe damage to skin, eyes, and lungs. Gloves and protective eyewear should be worn when working with lye, and must be added slowly and gradually to the glass jar when mixing to prevent the strong exothermic reaction from cracking the container.
The following recipe is for an extraction using 500 grams of DMT plant base material. Quantities can be scaled up or down as needed, but this amount is an easily manageable volume that provides plenty of product for one's personal use.
1. Combine 1,800 ml of distilled water, 200 ml of white vinegar, and 500 g of DMT plant material into a large pot (A). Cover and bring to a boil on high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent material from burning or sticking to bottom of pot.
2. Reduce heat to medium and cover to maintain a rolling boil. Boil with lid on for at least 1.5 hours, stirring every 5-10 minutes. This gives sufficient time for the DMT to separate from the plant material and be absorbed into the solution, and helps remove any impurities.
3. Strain the solution into another large pot (B), leaving all solids in pot A. There should be approximately 1,000 ml of liquid in pot B.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 three more times using fresh water and vinegar each time, reusing the same plant material in pot A each time. This should leave you with approximately 4,000 ml of liquid in pot B.
5. Reduce the contents from pot B from approximately 4,000 ml down to approximately 1,200 ml by boiling without a lid and stirring for as long as needed to properly evaporate off the water and increase the concentration of DMT in the solution.
6. Allow liquid in pot B to cool then pour into 2 L glass jar or evenly into two 1 L glass jars with lids, being careful to keep any settled solids remaining in the pot. Allow this liquid to completely cool to help prevent excess heat from the lye reaction from cracking the glass jar. Do not skip this cooling step.
7. Taking proper safety precautions, weigh out 120 g (or 60 g two times if using two jars) of sodium hydroxide. Slowly add in small increments over about 5 minutes. A safe guideline is adding 20 g every 2 minutes and stirring in between. The solution will heat up very rapidly with the addition of the sodium hydroxide, and it is important to do this step slowly to prevent cracking the glass. The solution will turn grey, then black.
8. The solution should still be warm from the previous step; if not, warm carefully by using a double boil method, or by placing jar in pot and pouring boiling water around it to partially submerge it. Be careful not to put the lid underwater. Solution needs to be warm for DMT extraction to take place. Add 500 ml of naphtha to 2 L jar (or 250 ml to each 1 L jar) and seal tightly. Shake vigorously for several minutes and then let separate for about 10 minutes. Repeat this step 4 or 5 times, keeping the solution warm throughout the process. DMT freebase should now start dissolving into the naphtha.
9. Allow the naphtha layer to fully separate and float to the top. This can take up to several hours; however, if solution is kept warm this process can happen in about an hour. Naphtha layer on top will be completely clear and very distinct from the black sludge below it.
10. Using the glass turkey baster, carefully transfer the naphtha layer into the freezer proof jar or Pyrex container with lid. These containers are where the freebase DMT will crystalize. Make sure you do not transfer any of the black sludge layer. Err on the side of caution during this step to make sure the end product is as pure as possible. The naphtha flushing in step 8 can be repeated several times to get a majority of the DMT out of the solution. I have found that doing 3 flushes with a fresh 500 ml of naphtha will get most of the DMT out. Solution will need to be rewarmed when doing the additional naphtha flushes to allow for separation.
11. Place container in the freezer for at least 48 hours. DMT is insoluble at low temperatures and will gradually crystalize and precipitate out of the naphtha solution.
12. Separate the DMT from the naphtha by slowly pouring off the liquid from the container, making sure to leave all settled out material behind. A coffee filter can be used for this step; however, I have found this unnecessary if you just take your time. The remaining naphtha can be used in additional flushes.
13. Allow the extracted DMT to fully dry and evaporate all of the naphtha off. This will take several hours and depends on humidity and air flow conditions. Do not try to rush the process by using a fan, the crystals can easily blow away. DMT will dry into a powder-like crystal or a waxy consistency based on the purity.
14. Store in a dry area, in a moisture tight container. Crystals will turn to an oily consistency when heated, but will typically recrystallize when cooled.
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When I use this recipe again I'll probably do a couple of freeze and thaw cycles on acid-wetted plant material before starting my next extraction.
After the first cook, where I used a slow cooker, I attacked the hot mushy bark with a stick blender.
I'll probably use a straining cloth while collecting the juice to avoid too much plant material making it through to the base-ification stage.
I'm going to read up on adding Salt (NaCl) with the Sodium Hydroxide which I hope will limit emulsification as my second and third Naphtha pulls were looking funky and a bit harder to seperate.
My first pull on the Naphtha produced loads of really good looking crystals, I'd recommend straining the naphtha off through a permanent coffee filter because some crystals can float out.
Adam has been kind enough to let me have the full book PDF, I'd personally encourage you to support the author though he has said "Please feel free to share it if you think it will help someone." I kinda bought 2 books by accident! You could give his Youtube a follow and check his social media out too.
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