funkymonkey said:
well, you cannot beat its simplicity.
it doesnt get much easier then this.
but if there are better ways im confused as to why i havent heard of them yet
A simple STB is 3 simple steps, First basify, combine water,lye,MHRB. Second pull the DMT with a polar solvent, Naphtha for example. Third freeze precip.
Obviously there is more to it than that but thats it in a nutshell.
Do those three basic steps correctly and there is no need for bringing epsom salt and sodium carbonate into the procedure at all.
I'm not saying the tek is bad but the "best tek on the net, hands down"?
If somebody is interested in simple, non toxic, ways of extracting mhrb and getting awesome results, they should visit the wiki here on the Nexus.
WIKI EXTRACTION TEKS
If I was attempting to teach a first timer or a Noob to extract spice, I would teach STB using a vinager soak then basify using lime, water. and pull with naphtha. Evap or freeze precip.
Done.
I dont do STB any more. BLAB is the way to go. IMO
I am not sure why you havent heard of any better ways to extract yet either funkymonkey. Keep your chin up and do some research in the
Nexus WIKI that should take care of the confusion. IMHO
Good Luck