I shared this experience on Reddit, but also wanted to post it here:
If someone had told me what quidding fresh leaves feels like—especially at a sub-hallucinatory dose comparable to 0.5g-2g of mushrooms—I would have put more effort into growing S. divinorum years ago. After washing the leaves, soak them briefly in a shot of hard alcohol, chew them for as long as possible, and then swallow the shot. About 15 to 30 minutes later, everything becomes indescribably beautiful. My partner and I had a deeply heartfelt conversation and then a fantastically fun night. 10/10, would recommend to anyone. The only downside is that it’s hard to remember the entire experience; it now feels very dreamlike.
EDIT:
I wanted to include this comment about my methods in case anyone was confused or wanted to better understand my approach:
I'm growing outdoors with manure, and rain water splashes mud up at the undergrowth. Rather than wasting the large, healthy, and potent leaves that develop early on (as these often die), I decided to wash them with water and briefly sterilize them in alcohol. This could lower my chances of getting extremely sick from living pathogens.
For some, this may seem like hypervigilance. Others may wonder why I wouldn't just dry the leaves afterward. However, alcohol—in addition to being a solvent—increases permeability and vasodilation in gum tissue (many of us have learned this from other quidding tutorials). Consequently, slowly chewing leaves with a bit of residual alcohol seems to increase potency, allowing the use of fewer leaves. I recommend holding it between your teeth for at least ten seconds between each chew.
At this point, one could argue that taking the shot is unnecessary and, as you mentioned, could "contaminate" the experience. However—just as alcohol extracts THC by stripping potent trichomes from leaf surfaces—I feel that said alcohol has become infused with more Salvinorin. It could be a placebo effect. Honestly, I don't know for sure.
Now, to the opinionated part of this methodology: I do not believe that one drink will significantly alter a psychedelic experience. Anyone who has combined alcohol with mushrooms or LSD will likely tell you that you can imbibe a dangerous amount because the effects of intoxication are lessened. Personally, I find that salvia has a similar ability to "sober" someone up.
Regarding my own philosophies, I often use entheogens outside of traditional contexts. I feel that plants are tools, and the sacrament lies in the decision to respect, research, grow, and ingest them with intent. For me, combining various substances has more to do with psychology and physical interaction than spirituality (i.e. don't mix Bupropion with MAOIs, you might need to take more mushrooms when on Escitalopram, THC is not recommended for those with specific mental disorders, &c).
My ultimate aim is to use less plant matter while achieving a comparable level of spiritual development.
If someone had told me what quidding fresh leaves feels like—especially at a sub-hallucinatory dose comparable to 0.5g-2g of mushrooms—I would have put more effort into growing S. divinorum years ago. After washing the leaves, soak them briefly in a shot of hard alcohol, chew them for as long as possible, and then swallow the shot. About 15 to 30 minutes later, everything becomes indescribably beautiful. My partner and I had a deeply heartfelt conversation and then a fantastically fun night. 10/10, would recommend to anyone. The only downside is that it’s hard to remember the entire experience; it now feels very dreamlike.
EDIT:
I wanted to include this comment about my methods in case anyone was confused or wanted to better understand my approach:
I'm growing outdoors with manure, and rain water splashes mud up at the undergrowth. Rather than wasting the large, healthy, and potent leaves that develop early on (as these often die), I decided to wash them with water and briefly sterilize them in alcohol. This could lower my chances of getting extremely sick from living pathogens.
For some, this may seem like hypervigilance. Others may wonder why I wouldn't just dry the leaves afterward. However, alcohol—in addition to being a solvent—increases permeability and vasodilation in gum tissue (many of us have learned this from other quidding tutorials). Consequently, slowly chewing leaves with a bit of residual alcohol seems to increase potency, allowing the use of fewer leaves. I recommend holding it between your teeth for at least ten seconds between each chew.
At this point, one could argue that taking the shot is unnecessary and, as you mentioned, could "contaminate" the experience. However—just as alcohol extracts THC by stripping potent trichomes from leaf surfaces—I feel that said alcohol has become infused with more Salvinorin. It could be a placebo effect. Honestly, I don't know for sure.
Now, to the opinionated part of this methodology: I do not believe that one drink will significantly alter a psychedelic experience. Anyone who has combined alcohol with mushrooms or LSD will likely tell you that you can imbibe a dangerous amount because the effects of intoxication are lessened. Personally, I find that salvia has a similar ability to "sober" someone up.
Regarding my own philosophies, I often use entheogens outside of traditional contexts. I feel that plants are tools, and the sacrament lies in the decision to respect, research, grow, and ingest them with intent. For me, combining various substances has more to do with psychology and physical interaction than spirituality (i.e. don't mix Bupropion with MAOIs, you might need to take more mushrooms when on Escitalopram, THC is not recommended for those with specific mental disorders, &c).
My ultimate aim is to use less plant matter while achieving a comparable level of spiritual development.
