Introduction

[Gartii]

Hello Nexus,
for the last couple of months I became more and more aware of this forum respectively of this community of reasearchers.
I myself am a chemist (becoming to be more precise) and I would like to use my knowledge and skills not for industrial/academic purpose only, since no free research is possible there.
I have no real experience with the world of DMT yet (tried to smoke my product twice but no effect to mention), but I am eager to explore these realms at least for once.
So, I am happy to become part of this community and the high niveau of communication that I expect to find here.

I hope that there is also some way to discuss other extractions than tryptamines, as I count myself interested in a variety of plants (like Datura, Calendula and so on).

I'm looking forward for some good time and some good discussion in the future

Sincerely

Gartii

 

[entheogenic-gnosis]

A chemist? Excellent! There are many people here who are very knowledgeable in chemistry. I'm learning organic chemistry myself, and love to discuss matters relating to chemistry, specifically relating to tryptamines, lysergamides, beta-carbolines, phenethylamines, and alpha-methyl-phenethylamines.

Could you elaborate on this "product" which you attempted to consume on two separate occasions?

What extraction process did you use?

What plant material was used?

-eg

 

[entheogenic-gnosis]

Datura alkaloid extraction is fairly simple, simply soak the plant matter in methyl or ethyl alcohol, the alcohol will turn a translucent yellow, allow the plant matter to soak for 24-48 hours, filter well, discard plant matter, evaporate the solvent, a golden/yellow powder residue will remain. (If using Methyl alcohol, be sure it is fully evaporated due to toxicity concerns.

Datura species (as well as other plant species), contain tropane alkaloids such as scopolamine, hyoscyamine, and atropine, these alkaloids are primarily muscarinic receptor antagonist compounds, their action involves Acetylcholine inhibition. These Acetylcholine inhibitor compounds induce an unpleasant state of delirium, which is accompanied by various manner of physical malaise and distress...

I'm not entirely certain that these are compounds which one would necessarily want to extract, the plant matter itself is toxic enough where the amounts needed to be consumed to induce intoxication are fairly minimal...

(Be sure you understand the nature of tropane alkaloid intoxication before attempting to ingest these compounds...)

As for Calendula, these have been used to treat many minor ailments, stomach cramps, skin problems, tooth ache, etc...

The flowers of C. officinalis contain flavonol glycosides, triterpene oligoglycosides, oleanane-type triterpene glycosides, saponins, and a sesquiterpene glucoside -Wikipedia

Is there a specific compound, with a specific purpose you have in mind regarding Calendula extraction?

-eg