This is interesting. SWIM has not experienced any sedation at all from cold water extracts either. He’s never used 20 grams though, 5 grams tops for cold water extraction. With the acetone extract, kava-like sedation was very evident. In fact the taste of the extract has a similar kava-like flavor to it.

SWIM still has his acetone extracted calamus powder sitting there. It’s 10 grams (well not anymore, the oil and other junk was extracted by the acetone). SWIM is a little nervous to try a water extract of it. But still he is SO CURIOUS to see if its still active by cold water extraction. It’s possible that the acetone pulled all the nausea causing crap from the root, leaving behind some of the water soluble pscyhoactives. But then again, it’s possible it didn’t and drinking a tea from it might set off another episode of nausea.

Evening Glory, how much water did you use for the 20 grams? Did you let it soak overnight?