I have been experimenting more, and alcohol is absolutely key to efficacy as well as eliminating the negative vasoconstriction effect. I have found that having a good buzz going is much more effective than just a single beer, or single glass of wine. Pain or numbing of limbs or extremities is a clear sign of vasoconstriction. More alcohol definitely boosts the body buzz for me also.

I have read many reports of vasoconstriction pain on Erowid from people eating or primarily smoking these seeds w/o a vasodilator, and it certainly doesn't sound fun. I have nothing but pleasant bliss when I eat them with a little alcohol buzz going on. Higher doses create some nausea if I'm really active, but this is easily combated with d. stramonium.

Age of seeds is not really a big factor. Because of the seeds protective casing they will remain active almost indefinitely if just stored in a baggy, in a drawer or box. The strength of the seeds really depends on when they are harvested and the tree they are harvested from. If they are harvested from a weak source or too early or late in their growth cycle, they will be weak, but if they are harvested at the right time, and from a good tree then they should be strong and remain strong for at least a year or so.

Peace

-idt