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<br /><font size="4px"><font color="yellow">This tek is not Q21Q21's original idea but rather a culmination of many people's ideas.<br /> It is NOT perfect so if you can think of a better way to do ANY part of it the try it and PM me if it works!<br /> <font color="red">The</font> <font color="darkorange">tek</font> <font color="orangered">is</font> <font color="yellow">written</font> <font color="greenyellow">in</font> <font color="green">first</font> <font color="mediumspringgreen">person</font> <font color="blue">but</font> <font color="darkblue">they</font> <font color="darkmagenta">are</font> <font color="blueviolet">Q21Q21's</font> <font color="violet">words.</font> <font color="magenta">(Q21Q21 being a fictional alien entity... with internet access)</font></font>'''
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<br /><font size="4px"><font color="yellow">This tek is not Q21Q21's original idea but rather a culmination of many people's ideas.<br /> It is NOT perfect so if you can think of a better way to do ANY part of it then try it and PM me if it works!<br /> <font color="red">The</font> <font color="darkorange">tek</font> <font color="orangered">is</font> <font color="yellow">written</font> <font color="greenyellow">in</font> <font color="green">first</font> <font color="mediumspringgreen">person</font> <font color="blue">but</font> <font color="darkblue">they</font> <font color="darkmagenta">are</font> <font color="blueviolet">Q21Q21's</font> <font color="violet">words.</font>  
<br /><font color="orange">This tek was inspired by:</font><br /> '''Blueskine''' whose idea for freebasing acetates with heat changed my life!<br /> '''Noman''' whose tek on erowid inspired my first extraction<br /> '''69ron''' and his mescaline tek that taught me the power of lime<br /> '''amor_fati''' whose tek inspired me to try a vinegar step and made the tek over 10x faster<br /> '''SyZyGyPSy''' was the first person to report using limonene to extract spice<br /> '''Chronic''' who's method of drying of the mush to a crumbly powder solved the lost-solvent issue<br /> '''Anyone whose post was read and forgot who posted it, you all helped.''' <br />'''Lye''' which is so toxic and nasty.
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<font color="magenta">(Q21Q21 being a fictional alien entity... with internet access)</font></font>'''
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<br /><font color="orange">This tek was inspired by:</font><br /> '''Blueskine''' whose idea for freebasing acetates with heat changed my life!<br /> '''Noman''' whose tek on erowid inspired my first extraction<br /> '''69ron''' and his mescaline tek that taught me the power of lime<br /> '''amor_fati''' whose tek inspired me to try a vinegar step and made the tek over 10x faster<br /> '''SyZyGyPSy''' was the first person to report using limonene to extract spice<br /> '''Anyone whose post was read and forgot who posted it, you all helped.''' <br />'''Lye''' which is so toxic and nasty.
  
 
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<font color="yellow">'''If you would like to get right into the "What do I do?" then you can start by reading the Super-short Compressed Tek. (Then the full tek later)
 
<font color="yellow">'''If you would like to get right into the "What do I do?" then you can start by reading the Super-short Compressed Tek. (Then the full tek later)
 
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<br />[http://wiki.dmt-nexus.com/Q21Q21%27s_Vinegar/Lime_A/B_Extraction_Tek#Super-short_Compressed_Tek_1 Tek 1 (Uses xylene/d-limonene)]
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<br />[http://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Q21Q21%27s_Vinegar/Lime_A/B_Extraction_Tek#Super-short_Compressed_Tek_1 Tek 1 (Uses xylene/d-limonene)]
<br />[http://wiki.dmt-nexus.com/Q21Q21%27s_Vinegar/Lime_A/B_Extraction_Tek#Super-short_Compressed_Tek_2 Tek 2 (Uses naptha)]
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<br />[http://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Q21Q21%27s_Vinegar/Lime_A/B_Extraction_Tek#Super-short_Compressed_Tek_2 Tek 2 (Uses naphtha)]
  
 
== Background Information ==
 
== Background Information ==
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While DMT is contained in many plants and animals the plant most commonly used for extractions and the one to be used for this tek is <font color="violet">Mimosa Hostilis</font> (abbreviated as MHRB)
 
While DMT is contained in many plants and animals the plant most commonly used for extractions and the one to be used for this tek is <font color="violet">Mimosa Hostilis</font> (abbreviated as MHRB)
  
[http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/1329/post37091208434539.jpg [[Image:post37091208434539.th.jpg|post37091208434539.th.jpg]]]
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[[image:MHRBthing.png]]
(whole MHRB)
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<font size="2px">Mimosa Hostilis Plant, Whole Mimosa Hostilis Root Bark (MHRB), Shredded MHRB, Powdered MHRB</font>
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<font color="violet">Mimosa Hostilis</font> is a shrub that contains '''N-N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)''' and 2 other similarly psychoactive alkaloids (and some TINY amounts of NMT) in its root-bark .<br />
  
<font color="violet">Mimosa Hostilis</font> is a shrub that contains '''N-N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)''' and 2 other similarly psychoactive alkaloids (and some TINY amounts of NMT) in its root-bark .<br />
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Discussions about suppliers of MHRB are no longer allowed on the DMT-Nexus, so it's best to do outside-Nexus searches for suppliers.
  
For information about where to purchase this bark (I recommend pre-powdered MHRB). <br />[https://dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=topics&f=39 Visit the Suppliers sub-forum]<br />
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'''An extremely important note''' is that I have tried about 10x to get this tek to work with shredded bark and failed each time. Powdered MHRB is the only thing I'd recommend to buy as most blenders cannot powder MHRB properly.
Make sure to do a thorough search before posting a new thread please.
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=== Info about the 3 types of DMT contained in MHRB ===
 
=== Info about the 3 types of DMT contained in MHRB ===
  
<font color="yellow">Note:</font> All 3 forms of DMT can be administered in several ways which may be mentioned in passing. If you don't know the terms then these links will direct you towards the information. <br />'''Methods:''' [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.com/Pharmahuasca Pharmahuasca], [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.com/Amor_fati%27s_Guide_to_Mucosahuasca Mucosahuasca] or [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=17873 Smoking]
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<font color="yellow">Note:</font> All 3 forms of DMT can be administered in several ways which may be mentioned in passing. If you don't know the terms then these links will direct you towards the information. <br />'''Methods:''' [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Pharmahuasca Pharmahuasca], [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Amor_fati%27s_Guide_to_Mucosahuasca Mucosahuasca] or [https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=17873 Smoking]
  
  
<font size="3px">'''<br /> White N-N-DMT'''</font>
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<font size="5px">'''<br /> White N-N-DMT'''</font>
<br />(Click the arrow beside the thumbnail to view the full size image, same with all thumbnails)
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<br />[http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/8642/crystalsy.jpg [[Image:crystalsy.th.jpg|crystalsy.th.jpg]]]<br /><font size="2px">(DMT I extracted from Tek 2)</font>
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<br />[[Image:Crystals.JPG]]<br /><font size="2px">White DMT I extracted using Tek 2</font>
  
  
'''White N-N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)''' is pure DMT. MHRB usually contains about 1% of it's weight in '''White DMT''', though yields from extractions of less than 0.5% and up to 2% are not unheard of.
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'''White N-N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)''' is pure DMT. MHRB usually contains about 1% of its weight in '''White DMT''', though yields from extractions of less than 0.5% and up to 2% are not unheard of.
  
 
In the past the ultimate goal of most extractions was to get these pure white crystals, the bark however has more than just '''White DMT''' in it. <br />
 
In the past the ultimate goal of most extractions was to get these pure white crystals, the bark however has more than just '''White DMT''' in it. <br />
  
  
<font size="3px">'''<font color="darkred">Red "Jungle" DMT</font>'''</font>
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<font size="5px">'''<font color="darkred">Red "Jungle" DMT</font>'''</font>
  
[http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2127/sany0069.jpg [[Image:sany0069.th.jpg|sany0069.th.jpg]]]<br />Red<font size="2px"><font color="darkred"> Jungle DMT </font></font>freebase
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[[Image:SANY0069.JPG]]<br /><font size="2px">Thick dark red<font color="darkred"> Jungle DMT </font>extracted from by fully depleting the MHRB using naphtha, then pulling with xylene</font>  
  
 
<font color="darkred">"Jungle" DMT</font> is also contained in the bark but cannot be extracted into crystals like '''White DMT'''
 
<font color="darkred">"Jungle" DMT</font> is also contained in the bark but cannot be extracted into crystals like '''White DMT'''
  
<font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> when smoked or consumed in pharmahuasca produces effects similar in duration and effects to '''White DMT'''.<br />  
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<font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> when smoked or consumed in pharmahuasca produces effects similar in duration and effects to '''White DMT'''.<br />
I strongly believe the <font color="yellow"> yellow DMT</font> which MANY people prefer to pure '''White DMT''' is in fact small amounts of <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> mixed with the '''White DMT'''<br />
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I strongly believe the <font color="yellow"> yellow DMT</font> which MANY people prefer to pure '''White DMT''' is in fact small amounts of <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> mixed with the '''White DMT.'''<br /> I think the cause of this is because Jungle DMT is ever so slightly soluble in naphtha.
An [https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&m=156691 analysis] was done on this <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> and it is mostly (95%) DMT. Nonetheless I and many others still believe <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> produces noticeably different effects.  
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An [https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&m=156691 analysis] was done on this <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> and it is mostly (95%) DMT. Nonetheless I and many others still believe <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> produces noticeably different effects.
  
  
<font size="3px">'''<font color="yellow">Yellow DMT-N-oxide</font>'''</font>
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<font size="5px">'''<font color="yellow">Yellow DMT-N-oxide</font>'''</font>
  
[http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/5061/sany0049v.jpg [[Image:sany0049v.th.jpg|sany0049v.th.jpg]]]<br /><font size="2px">Crystallized <font color="yellow">DMT-N-oxide</font></font> made with peroxide and white DMT
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[[Image:SANY0050.JPG]]<br /><font size="2px">Crystallized <font color="yellow">DMT-N-oxide</font> made with peroxide and white DMT</font>
  
 
<font color="yellow">DMT-N-oxide</font> was previously thought to be the reason for the yellow in "impure" DMT, but in fact <font color="yellow">Oxides</font> seems unlikely to be present in the extracted DMT in significant amounts at all. (as I mentioned I believe that yellow is Jungle DMT)
 
<font color="yellow">DMT-N-oxide</font> was previously thought to be the reason for the yellow in "impure" DMT, but in fact <font color="yellow">Oxides</font> seems unlikely to be present in the extracted DMT in significant amounts at all. (as I mentioned I believe that yellow is Jungle DMT)
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'''<font color="red"><font size="4px">Jimjam - The Full Spectrum Product</font></font>'''
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'''<font color="red"><font size="5px">Jimjam - The Full Spectrum Product</font></font>'''
  
[http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/2485/jimjamv.jpg [[Image:jimjamv.th.jpg|jimjamv.th.jpg]]]
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[[Image:Capture.PNG]]
  
If all the alkaloids are together then the product is a full-spectrum product called <font color="red">"Jimjam"</font>. This term will be used a lot during the tek.
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<font size="2px"><font color="red">Jimjam DMT</font> acetate I extracted using Tek 1 with d-limonene</font>
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If all the alkaloids are together then the product is a full-spectrum product called <font color="red">"Jimjam"</font>. This term will be used a lot during Tek 1.
  
 
<font color="red">Jimjam</font> is considered by many to give the full effect of the MHRB. This mix is usually 1-2% of the weight of the MHRB though yields from extractions of more than 2% are not unheard of.
 
<font color="red">Jimjam</font> is considered by many to give the full effect of the MHRB. This mix is usually 1-2% of the weight of the MHRB though yields from extractions of more than 2% are not unheard of.
  
<font color="yellow">DANGER: DMT and anything containing DMT (like Jimjam DMT) is illegal to possess in most countries, make sure you know your country's laws before considering any extractions.</font>
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<font color="yellow">DANGER: DMT and anything containing DMT (like Jimjam DMT) is illegal to possess in most countries - make sure you know your country's laws before considering any extractions.</font>
  
 
=== About the 2 teks ===
 
=== About the 2 teks ===
<br />[http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/493/untitlged.jpg [[Image:untitlged.th.jpg|untitlged.th.jpg]]]<br /><font color="yellow">Often instead of saying d-limonene, xylene or naptha they will be referred to as "the solvent"</font>
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<br />[[Image:Suolvents.png]]<br /><font color="yellow">
  
  
In each tek many of the processes are the same but the one big difference is the non-polar solvent used.<br />'''Tek 2''' uses naptha (lighter fluid) while
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Often instead of saying d-limonene, xylene or naphtha they will be referred to as "the solvent"</font>
<font color="red">Tek 1</font> uses either xylene (paint thinner) or d-limonene (a citrus-derived cleaner)
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Naptha needs to be heated to dissolve or else it won't dissolve anything but it's unique solubility properties allow for '''White DMT''' to be crystallized out when it is cooled in a freezer.
 
'''Tek 2''' thus involves a heating-step and a freezer-step that <font color="red">Tek 1</font> does not have. However Naptha does not dissolve <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> very well so the extracted product will be almost entirely '''white DMT''' and leave the <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> in the MHRB.
 
  
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In each tek many of the processes are the same but the one big difference is the non-polar solvent used.<br />'''Tek 2''' uses '''naphtha''' (lighter fluid) while
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<font color="red">Tek 1</font> uses either <font color="grey">xylene</font> (paint thinner) or <font color="green">d-limonene</font> (a citrus-derived cleaner but also used to dissolve HIPS 3D-printing supports)
  
D-Limonene and Xylene dissolve both '''white DMT''' and <font color="dark red">Jungle DMT</font> at room temperate so <font color="red">Tek 1</font> doesn't need a heating-step.<br /> Because of that it will yield full-spectrum product <font color="red">Jimjam DMT</font> but since it is soluble, even when the solvent is cold, freezer precipitation doesn't work, so one of many different methods can be used to isolate the Jimjam DMT from the solvent.
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(<font color="gold">Vegetable oil</font> can also apparently be used for Tek 1, you can search the Nexus for the many long threads talking about using it as a solvent)
  
<font color="green">Useful to know: If d-limonene is used, the tek will be</font>
 
  
<font size="5px"><font color="green">''<nowiki>*100% food-safe*</nowiki>''</font></font><br />
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'''Naphtha''' needs to be heated to dissolve or else it won't dissolve anything but its unique solubility properties allow for '''White DMT''' to be crystallized out when it is cooled in a freezer.
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'''Tek 2''' thus involves a heating-step and a freezer-step that <font color="red">Tek 1</font> does not have. However, naphtha does not dissolve <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> very well so the extracted product will be almost entirely '''white DMT''' and leave the <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> in the MHRB.
  
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<font color="green">d-limonene</font> and <font color="grey">xylene</font> dissolve both '''white DMT''' and <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> at room temperate so <font color="red">Tek 1</font> doesn't need a heating step.<br /> Because of that it will yield full-spectrum product <font color="red">Jimjam DMT</font> but since it is soluble, even when the solvent is cold, freezer precipitation doesn't work, so one of many different methods can be used to isolate the Jimjam DMT from the solvent.
  
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<font color="green">Useful to know: If d-limonene is used, the tek will be</font> 
  
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<font size="5px"><font color="green">''<nowiki>*100% food-safe*</nowiki>''</font></font><br />
  
'''For a first-timer [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.com/w/index.php?title=Q21Q21%27s_Vinegar/Lime_A/B_Extraction_Tek&action=submit#Tek_2:_The_Fluffy_White_Funfest  Tek 2] may be better advised than <font color="red">Tek 1</font> cause it is a lot harder to mess up. (You can do a <font color="red">Tek 1</font> pull later on a '''Tek 2'' extraction later)
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<font color="yellow">Note:</font>d-limonene still smells very strong and lingers in your house
That being said both teks are quite simple, comparable to baking a cake, and will work extremely well for extracting the DMT using no lye (drain cleaner).'''
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'''For a first-timer [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/w/index.php?title=Q21Q21%27s_Vinegar/Lime_A/B_Extraction_Tek&action=submit#Tek_2:_The_Fluffy_White_Funfest  Tek 2] may be better advised than <font color="red">Tek 1</font> because it requires fewer steps and is well-suited for very small test batches like 30g-50g MHRB. I recommend Tek 1 for larger batches.
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That being said, both teks are quite simple - comparable to baking a cake.'''
  
 
=== A little info on Lime ===
 
=== A little info on Lime ===
<br />[http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/6726/97710677.jpg [[Image:97710677.th.jpg|97710677.th.jpg]]]<br />'''The star of the show (teks) is lime . This food-safe base is a replacement for lye which is extremely caustic and toxic.'''
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<br />[[Image:Lime.png]]<br />
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'''The star of the show (teks) is lime . This food-safe base is <br /> a replacement for lye which is very caustic and toxic.'''
  
'''<font size="4px"><font color="red">THIS TEK WILL NOT WORK WITH LYE, IT IS ONLY MADE FOR LIME</font></font>'''
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<font color="yellow">lime is known as:Lime/Pickling Lime/Hydrated Lime/Cal/Ca(OH)<font size="2px">2</font>/Calcium Hydroxide/Kalkwasser.</font>
  
<font color="yellow">Known as:Lime/Pickling Lime/Hydrated Lime/Cal/Ca(OH)2/Calcium Hydroxide/Kalkwasser.</font>
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Until recently using caustic and toxic '''Sodium Hydroxide''' (lye, drain cleaner) was the only option as the base when extracting DMT. Lye is very potentially dangerous
  
Until recently using caustic and toxic '''Sodium Hydroxide''' (lye, drain cleaner) was the only option as the base when extracting DMT. Lye is very potentially dangerous
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These Teks instead use '''Lime'''. '''Lime''' is a powerful base that is actually food safe. It is powerfully alkaline so take care not to get it in your eyes or inhale it and wash your hands after touching it.
  
"Solid sodium hydroxide or solutions of sodium hydroxide may cause chemical burns, permanent injury or scarring if it contacts unprotected human, or other animal, tissue. It may cause blindness if it contacts the eye. Protective equipment such as rubber gloves, safety clothing and eye protection should always be used when handling the material or its solutions...
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There have often been difficulties obtaining lime, though it is cheap and available in large quantities. <br />
  
...It also produces heat when reacted with acids. Sodium hydroxide is corrosive to some metals, e.g. aluminum, which produces flammable hydrogen gas on contact."
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'''Here are some tips:''<br /> Lime is used in gardening, pickling of foods and also aquariums.<br /> So the best places to look for/call up are grocery stores, ethnic grocery stores or aquarium supply stores.  
From [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_hydroxide Wikipedia]
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These Teks instead use '''Lime'''. '''Lime''' is a powerful base that is actually food safe. It is powerfully alkaline so take care not to get it in your eyes or inhale it and wash your hands after touching it.  
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Local availability varies all the way from none to lots depending on country/location.<br /> If those stores don't have it then one could search a hardware store though often it is only available in LARGE (like 5kg) quantities and many "gardening lime" products are not Ca(OH)<font size="2px">2</font> so make sure to look up a MSDS on a product to be sure.
  
There have often been difficulties obtaining lime, though it is cheap and available in large quantities. <br /> Here are some tips:<br /> Lime is used in gardening, pickling of foods and also aquariums.<br /> So the best places to look for/call up are grocery stores, ethnic grocery stores or aquarium supply stores, local availability varies all the way from none-to-lots depending on country/location<br /> If those stores don't have it then one could search a hardware store though often it is only available in LARGE (like 5kg) quantities and many "gardening lime" products are not Ca(OH)2 so make sure to look up a MSDS on a product to be sure.
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If no pure/satisfactory product can be obtained locally. Look on the internet for something and confirm that it is pure Ca(OH)<font size="2px">2</font> before purchasing it from a reputable vendor.
  
If no pure/satisfactory product can be obtained locally, This site is great .<br />[http://www.canningpantry.com/pickling-lime.html  Mrs Wages Pickling lime]<br /> That brand is known to be excellent but you may find better deals by googling "buy pickling lime online" (without quotes) .
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<font color="red">If I haven't made this clear enough, let me end this section with a final clarification:
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You MUST use proper lime for this tek to work! Make sure you do, good luck!</font>
  
'''The effort used to get the lime will far pay off with the ease, speed, efficiency AND SAFETY of the tek.'''
 
  
 
== Tek 1: The Jimjam party ==
 
== Tek 1: The Jimjam party ==
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=== Materials required: ===
 
=== Materials required: ===
<br />'''<font color="yellow"><font size="4px">IMPORTANT:</font></font>'''<br />  
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<br />'''<font color="yellow"><font size="4px">IMPORTANT:</font></font>'''<br />
'''<font color="yellow">'''<font size="3px">The lime, the vinegar, the d-limonene/xylene and MHRB</font>'''</font>''' <font color="red">MUST MUST MUST</font> be correct and suitable for use in this tek.  
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'''<font color="yellow">'''<font size="3px">The lime, the vinegar, the d-limonene/xylene and MHRB</font>'''</font>''' <font color="red">MUST MUST MUST</font> be correct and suitable for use in this tek.
The vast majority or problems or complete failures in this tek and others as well are simply due to questionable or incorrect materials.  
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The vast majority or problems or complete failures in this tek and others as well are simply due to questionable or incorrect materials.
This tek is very easy and I tell people who ask about it '''"It is just as easy as it sounds. If your materials are good then your end product will be VERY GOOD"'''
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This tek is very easy and I tell people who ask about it, '''"It is just as easy as it sounds. If your materials are good then your end product will be VERY GOOD."'''
  
  
  
<font color="orange">Extraction Specific:</font><br /><font color="red">30g or more</font> <font color="orange">Mimosa Hostilis root bark (MHRB)</font><br /><font color="red">250ml or more</font> <font color="orange">5% White vinegar </font>(CH3COOH)<br /><font color="red">30g or more</font> <font color="orange">Lime</font> (Ca(OH)2)<br /><font color="red">125ml or more</font> <font color="orange">d-Limonene or Xylene</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">Container, 1000ml or larger</font> (HDPE2 plastic, glass, metal. Something limonene/xylene won't dissolve)<br /><font color="red">one or more</font> <font color="orange">chopsticks or wooden spoon</font> (to stir the gooey bark)<br /><font color="red">Some</font> <font color="orange">Seal-able and shakable container, 500ml or larger (HDPE2 plastic or glass) or a Separatory funnel</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">Turkey baster </font>(HDPE2 plastic, glass, metal. Something limonene/xylene won't dissolve)<br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">Stove or Kettle</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">Pot or Pan</font>
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<font color="orange">Extraction Specific:</font><br /><font color="red">30g or more</font> <font color="orange">''Mimosa hostilis'' root bark (MHRB)</font><br /><font color="red">250ml or more</font> <font color="orange">5% White vinegar </font>(CH3COOH)<br /><font color="red">30g or more</font> <font color="orange">Lime</font> (Ca(OH)<font size="2px">2</font>)<br /><font color="red">125ml or more</font> <font color="orange">d-Limonene or Xylene</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">Container, 1000ml or larger</font> (HDPE2 plastic, glass, metal. Something limonene/xylene won't dissolve)<br /><font color="red">one or more</font> <font color="orange">chopsticks or wooden spoon</font> (to stir the gooey bark)<br /><font color="red">Some</font> <font color="orange">Sealable and shakeable container, 500ml or larger (HDPE2 plastic or glass) or a Separatory funnel</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">Turkey baster or pipette</font>(HDPE2 plastic, glass, metal. Something limonene/xylene won't dissolve)<br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">Stove or Kettle</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">Pot or Pan</font>
  
  
<font color="orange">Useful tools</font><br /><font color="red">one or more</font> <font color="orange">Funnels</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">Rice cooker</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">Baking pan/large surface area container</font><br /><font color="red">one or more</font> <font color="orange">razor blades/scrapers</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">blender</font> (unless you buy, pre-powdered bark)
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<font color="orange">Useful tools</font><br /><font color="red">one or more</font> <font color="orange">Funnels</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">Rice cooker</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="orange">Baking pan/large surface area container</font><br /><font color="red">one or more</font> <font color="orange">razor blades/scrapers</font><br /> <font color="red">one or two</font> <font color="orange">high quality mason jars</font><br />
  
  
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=== Preparation: ===
 
=== Preparation: ===
<br />[http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8108/sany0106d.jpg [[Image:sany0106d.th.jpg|sany0106d.th.jpg]]]
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<br />[[Image:Materials.png]]
  
  
'''Step 0:''' If your MHRB isn't powdered, use a blender to cut it into powder/fibers as small as possible
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'''Step 1:''' Prepare your supplies
  
<font color="yellow">Note:</font>Household blenders tend to blend bark to fibres rather than powders bark so the the consistency may be different than the descriptions in the tek.
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This Tek can get a little messy, so it's best to have everything prepared ahead of time. Above is a picture of your core materials, but make sure to read through the whole material list for everything you might need. Have everything you need nearby so you don't have to make a random trip to a store, halting the Tek.  
  
'''Step 1:''' Prepare your supplies
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Also I recommend always having the Tek open an a computer/phone for quick reference.
  
Chopsticks/Spoon: Chopsticks work best for 100g or less MHRB while a spoon works better for more than 100g.
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<font color="red">Caution:</font> Using plastic containers or any plastic in the extraction creates a risk either small plastic residues in the product or even a completely messed up end product. (This is not an exaggeration, read these posts: [https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=17878 #1], [https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=17921 #2], [https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=8384 #3])
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HDPE2 (Most dense non-clear plastics, labeled as such on the bottom) should be safe to use but glass would be the safest choice.
  
Your container, 1000ml per 100g of MHRB would be a good general number, since this is a STIRRING tek instead of a SHAKING tek there can be spashing if the container is too small
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=== Acidification with Vinegar: ===
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<br />[[Image:Acid_bark.JPG]]
  
Have nearby: vinegar, hot/boiling water, lime.
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'''''This step utilizes the vinegar (acetic acid) to change the DMT-tannate molecules contained in the MHRB into DMT-acetate and in the process dissolve them into the surrounding vinegar. The pH of the dilute vinegar is ~2.5 so the mix will probably be around that but checking the pH shouldn't be necessary.'''''
  
Lastly have everything else needed for the tek available and have the tek open an a computer for quick reference.
 
  
<font color="red">Caution:</font> Using plastic containers or any plastic in the extraction creates risk either small plastic residues in the product or even a completely messed up end product (This is not an exaggeration, read these posts [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=17878 #1], [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=17921 #2], [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=8384 #3])
 
HDPE2 (Most dense non-clear plastics, labeled as such on the bottom) should be safe to use but but glass would be the safest choice.
 
  
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<font color="yellow">Note 1:</font> this step does not need to be too "exact".
  
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'''Step 1:''' Take 30g-250g powdered MHRB and place in your container. (For first-timers 100g is recommended, this tek does not work with shredded/whole MHRB)
  
=== Acidification: ===
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'''Step 2:''' Add vinegar to the bark and stir until the bark starts forming clumps. Add enough so most of the bark is wet, red and clumpy.
<br />[http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6431/acidv.jpg [[Image:acidv.th.jpg|acidv.th.jpg]]]
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'''''This step utilizes the vinegar (acetic acid) to change the DMT-tannate molecules contained in the MHRB into DMT-acetate and in the process dissolve them into the surrounding vinegar. The PH of the dilute vinegar is ~2.5 so the mix will probably be around that but checking the PH shouldn't be necessary'''''
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'''Step 3:''' Slowly and while stirring add near-boiling tap water. Add and stir until it is wet enough to flow when you tip the container to one side or the other.
  
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The bark will absorb some of the water over the first few minutes.
  
<font color="yellow">Note 1:</font>this step does not need to be too "exact"
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Add more warm/hot water to get it wet enough again as needed (it will be about: 100ml vinegar and 100ml near-boiling water for 100g MHRB).
  
'''Step 1:''' Take 30g-250g powdered MHRB and place in your container. (For first-timers 30g-50g is recommended)
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'''Step 4:''' Stir several times as the bark is let to sit for 20-40 minutes (longer won't hurt though). '''YOU DO NOT NEED TO STIR CONSTANTLY, ONLY PERIODICALLY'''.
  
'''Step 2:''' Add vinegar to the bark and stir until the bark starts forming clumps. Add enough so most of the bark is wet, red and clumpy.
 
  
'''Step 3:''' Then slowly and while stirring add near-boiling tap water. Add and stir until it is wet enough to flow when you tip the container to one side or the other. The bark will absorb some of the water over the first few minutes, add more warm/hot water to get it wet enough again as needed (It will be about: 100ml vinegar and 100ml near-boiling water for 100g MHRB)
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<font color="yellow">Note 2:</font> If you were to choose not to do the acidification step (thus doing a STB lime tek) it would work... but that would make the tek take at least 5x as long to complete. I do not recommend skipping the vinegar step! The vinegar step is essential for the swiftness of the Tek.
  
'''Step 4:''' Stir several times as the bark is let to sit for 20-40 minutes. (Longer won't hurt though) '''YOU DO NOT NEED TO STIR CONSTANTLY, ONLY PERIODICALLY'''
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=== Basification with Lime: ===
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<br />[[Image:SANY0264_(2).JPG]]
  
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<font size="2px">A basified mix of MHRB at Consistency 2</font>
  
<font color="yellow">Note 2:</font> If you were to choose not the acidification step, thus doing a STB lime tek, it would work... but would take periodic stirring over a minimum of 2 days before a significant yield will be achieve and several days more for the rest
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'''''This step utilizes the alkalinity of the lime to convert the polar DMT-acetate in the vinegar-water (a polar solvent) into non-polar DMT freebase which is soluble in limonene/xylene (non-polar solvents) and not soluble in water. Since lime can raise the pH to 12-12.5 the pH of the "mush" should be close to that though once again pH testing shouldn't be necessary.'''''
  
The vinegar step is essential for the swiftness of the tek to be utilized.
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'''MAKE SURE YOUR LIME IS <font color="red">Calcium Hydroxide</font> OR ELSE THE TEK WILL NOT WORK!'''
  
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'''Step 1:''' Add to the mix at least 3g of lime for every 4g of MHRB used. (IE: 150g lime for 200g MHRB.) Don't be fussy though, more lime will not hurt.
  
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For those of you without scales: 1 cup of lime is 130-150g.
  
=== Basification: ===
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'''Step 2:''' Stir it very thoroughly until all the pure white lime is mixed and there is no more red. The mix tends to form a "dark top" when you stop mixing - that is fine. It is completely normal.
<br />[http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/4921/sany0015.jpg [[Image:sany0015.th.jpg|sany0015.th.jpg]]]
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'''''This step utilizes the alkalinity of the lime to convert the polar DMT-acetate in the vinegar-water (a polar solvent) into non-polar DMT freebase which is soluble in limonene/xylene (non-polar solvents) and not soluble in water. Since lime can raise the PH to 12-12.5 the PH of the "mush" should be close to that though once again PH testing shouldn't be necessary'''''
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'''MAKE SURE YOUR LIME IS <font color="red">Calcium Hydroxide</font> OR ELSE THE TEK WILL NOT WORK!'''
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'''Step 3:''' Create the right consistency.<br />
  
'''Step 1:''' Add to the mix at least 3g of lime for every 4g of MHRB used. (IE: 150g lime for 200g MHRB) <br /> (More lime will not hurt.)
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There are 3 different consistencies that you can shoot for with a lime-tek. Each one will require slightly different methods of mixing and separating the solvent, but none of them are obviously superior so I'll just briefly talk about them.
  
Adding it bit-by-bit and mixing will be easier to mix, but you can dump it all in if you want. <br /> (For those of you without scales: 1 cup of lime is 130-150g)
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'''Once you have achieved your desired consistency, move on the the Pulling with Non-Polar Solvent'''
  
  
'''Step 2:''' Stir it very thoroughly until all the pure-white lime is mix and there is no more red. Add very small amounts of water if needed to achieve a moist and consistent mixture.
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<font color="gray">1 - Dry and Crumbly</font>
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<font color="yellow">Note 1:</font> The mix tends to form a "dark top" when you stop mixing that is fine. It is completely normal.
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'''Step 3:''' Create the right consistency.<br />  
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<font color="yellow">How to achieve it:</font>
  
'''The ideal consistency is not super exact. There are 2 main options for consistency. <font color="yellow">Consistency 1</font> will work 100% as well as <font color="yellow">Consistency 2</font>, it may absorb more solvent than <font color="yellow">Consistency 2</font>. '''
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After step 2, add lime until the mix is pretty dry, then either let it dry at room temperature or in an oven on low until dry and crumbly
  
There will be inevitable solvent loss regardless but my estimate is anywhere from 25%-40% reduction in solvent loss using <font color="yellow">Consistency 2</font> which in a 100g MHRB extraction might be 50-80ml less solvent lost. If solvent supplies are plentiful then there should be no problem using <font color="yellow">Consistency 1</font> or <font color="yellow">Consistency 2</font>, remember that they can be RE-USED many times.
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<font color="green">Pros:</font>
  
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This one seems to have the least amount of solvent loss, but still will absorb a noticeable amount over time.
  
<font color="yellow">Consistency 1</font>: Add water (if needed) to make the mix look like anywhere from thick oatmeal too kinda like thick pea-soup. Both will work fine. If it is like tomato soup that's too soupy!<br />  
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<font color="red">Cons:</font>
  
'''Step 3a:''' '''if it is too dry''' add some tap water a TINY TINY splash at a time, stir well and repeat adding and stirring until it is JUST moistened throughout
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Requires extra lime and time to create the consistency
  
'''Step 3b:''' '''if it is too wet''' add more lime a little bit at a time, stir well and repeat adding and stirring until it thickens and dries to the right consistency
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Pouring the solvent off can result in bits of sediment at the bottom, so filtering is recommended
  
<font color="yellow">Consistency 2</font>: Either let the mix dry until crumbly (Like the top of an apple crisp) or dry it in the oven (in an oven-safe container!) at 95C or the lowest setting until crumbly. <br />
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If there are large chunks, the solvent may not fully penetrate them
You don't want it bone-dry because it will absorb more solvent than <font color="yellow">Consistency 1</font>, if it does get bone-dry then just add some water to make it crumbly.
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<font color="gray">2 - Thick Porridge</font>
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<font color="yellow">How to achieve it:</font>
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After step 2, add water or lime until it resembles a thick porridge
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<font color="green">Pros:</font>
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Easiest to achieve and work with in my opinion
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<font color="red">Cons:</font>
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Greatest solvent loss of the 3 methods
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<font color="gray">3 - Tomato Soup-like</font>
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<font color="yellow">How to achieve it:</font>
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After step 2, add water until it resembles a thick and grainy soup that easily flows as a whole when its container is tilted
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<font color="green">Pros:</font>
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Medium solvent loss
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Can be used in a sealed bottle or a bowl
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<font color="yellow">Note:</font> Xylene and d-limonene love to leak out of sealed containers! HDPE2 milk jugs and high quality mason jars work well
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<font color="red">Cons:</font>
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Heavier and easier to spill
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Can form emulsions with solvent (usually only with vigorous agitation)
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=== Pulling with Non-Polar Solvent: ===
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<br />[[Image:Dlime.jpg]]
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<font size="2px">A large batch of MHRB-lime mush in a bowl with clear d-limonene solvent floating on top</font>
  
=== Non-polar Wash: ===
 
<br />[http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/4669/bowlx.jpg [[Image:bowlx.th.jpg|bowlx.th.jpg]]]
 
 
Each time this step is done it is called "a pull" and the step is used a non-polar solvent to dissolve the Jimjam DMT from the basified bark, this separation is essential if a pure product is to be extracted '''''
 
Each time this step is done it is called "a pull" and the step is used a non-polar solvent to dissolve the Jimjam DMT from the basified bark, this separation is essential if a pure product is to be extracted '''''
  
  
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<font color="yellow">IMPORTANT NOTE:</font> Solvent loss is very typical in limeteks, it is basically a necessary evil you need to accept. Losing 50-100ml of solvent during a pull with a large batch of MHRB is quite common for me. Just make sure you have much more solvent than you need and you won’t have a problem.
  
<font color="yellow">Note 1:</font> The tek is designed to do each step directly after another without any waiting periods except those that are steps.
 
  
The first pull if done immediately after getting the lime-bark to one of the consistencies shouldould yield anywhere from 10%-35% (in my experience.) If the first pull is done after 6-8 hours however it will likely yield 25%-60%.<br />
 
2 pulls done around 24 hours and 48 hours (or later) should be enough to get 80%-90% of the DMT (In my experience). <br />
 
Pulls after that tend to be rather small but I highly recommends doing pulls at 1 week and another at 2 or 3 weeks to get all the DMT possible.
 
  
'''Step 1:''' Add at least 1.5-2ml d-limonene or xylene for every gram of MHRB. (75-100ml for 50g) <br /> This can be done immediately following the addition of the lime or anywhere up to several days later. <br /><br /><font color="yellow">Note 2:</font> Bark will slowly absorb a noticeable portion of the solvent, this is common.
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'''When to do your pulls:'''
  
'''Step 2:''' Mix so the solvent contacts all the bark-mush as thoroughly as possible, it should not mix into the bark and should remain transparent.  
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I recommend to do the first pull after the lime has had 6-8 hours to work on the bark, this is the most efficient time to get a quick good yield. A pull done at this time usually gets you around 30-50% of the total DMT in the MHRB.
  
Mix it well several times over 10-20 minutes. That is all that is needed to dissolve the DMT-freebase in to the solvent. '''YOU DO NOT NEED TO STIR CONSTANTLY, ONLY PERIODICALLY'''
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If you do a pull right after adding the lime, it will work, but will be more like 10-25% of the total DMT
  
I like to think of using the non-polar solvent like using water to dissolve some salt. Though the salt will not instantaneously become saturated with salt, it will in a few minutes. Same with the solvent, it is the bark and lime that works for hours, not the solvent.
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After your first pull, I recommend one at ~24 hours and one at ~48 hours. These 3 pulls together should yield you 80-90% of the total DMT
  
'''Step 3:''' Pour the solvent from the bark into your seal-able and shakable container through a funnel with a cotton ball (to filter bark particles which cause emulsions)
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Pulls after that tend to be rather inefficient. If you want to extract all the DMT, I recommend 2 additional pulls: at 1 week and at 2 or 3 weeks. All 5 pulls combined should yield you over 95% of the total DMT.  
You needn't be too fussy about getting 100% of the solvent. Pouring usually gets 90% or more.
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It will always require several pulls to get all the DMT. There are 2 ways you can approach the multiple pulls
 
<br />'''Step 4a:''' While the first batch of solvent is being salted you can add new solvent and do another "pull", repeating the <font color="orange">non-polar wash</font>.
 
  
'''Step 4b:''' Wait until you are done the removing the DMT from the solvent then re-use with only the single batch of solvent. (recommended)
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'''Step 1:''' Add at least 1.5-2ml d-limonene or xylene for every gram of MHRB. (75-100ml for 50g) <br />
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'''Step 2:''' Mix so the solvent contacts all the bark-mix as thoroughly as possible, it should not mix into the bark and should remain transparent.
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'''If you have it in a bowl:''' mix with a spoon or chopstick. You can mix it pretty well without getting an emulsion in my experience, but no need to be vigorous when mixing.
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'''If you have it in a sealable container:''' you can just roll the container around in your hands to mix it. 
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Be very careful not to mix too vigorously or you can get a nasty emulsion (all of the solvent stuck in the bark mix).
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Mix it well several times over 40-60 minutes. (I’ve done experiments that suggest pulls under 30 minutes do not completely dissolve the DMT-freebase into the solvent.)
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'''YOU DO NOT NEED TO STIR CONSTANTLY, ONLY PERIODICALLY.'''
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'''Step 3:''' Separate the solvent from the lime-bark mix. You needn't be too fussy about getting 100% of the solvent, 90% is a good goal. Trying for more usually results in frustration and getting bark-mush in the solvent.
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'''If you have it in a bowl'''
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Prepare a funnel with a cotton ball in the neck over a solvent-safe container then very carefully pour the solvent into the funnel.
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'''If you have it in a sealable container:'''
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Prepare a funnel with a cotton ball in the neck over a solvent-safe container then use a turkey baster or pipette to suck up the solvent and squirt by squirt put it through the funnel.
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<font color="yellow">Note:</font>Although you can do another pull with fresh solvent while you are working with the pull you just separated, it probably is not worth the effort and is just wasteful.  
  
 
=== Alternative Next-Steps ===
 
=== Alternative Next-Steps ===
<br /><font color="yellow">'''<font size="4px">Now that you have a solvent containing dissolved DMT there are several methods to complete the tek besides my method.
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'''<font size="4px">Now that you have a solvent containing dissolved DMT there are several methods to complete the tek besides my method.
There are 3 alternative methods to get the DMT out of the solvent, Each is explained in detail in [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.com/BLAB_-_The_Big_Leisurely_A/B BLAB (Step 4)] by all means give them a look and if you prefer them then do them instead. (Step 6c should be able to be done without using sodium carbonate but rather just dissolving the gooey-acetates in acetone according to my tests)
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There are 3 alternative methods to get the DMT out of the solvent, Each is explained in detail in [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/BLAB_-_The_Big_Leisurely_A/B BLAB (Step 4)] by all means give them a look and if you prefer them then do them instead.</font>
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<font color="yellow">'''↓My preferred method is below↓'''</font>
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=== Salting with Vinegar: ===
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<br />[[Image:IMG_20200528_061727.jpg]]
  
↓My method is below↓</font>'''</font>
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<font size="2px">Cloudy d-limonene floating on top of yellowish vinegar</font>
  
=== Acid wash/Salting: ===
 
<br />[http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/56/sany0058j.jpg <br />[[Image:sany0058j.th.jpg|sany0058j.th.jpg]]]
 
 
'''''This step uses vinegar (acetic acid) to convert the DMT-freebase in the solvent to DMT-acetate which are water soluble, but not soluble in d-limonene or xylene. It is called "salting" and is basically just getting the DMT out of the solvent.'''''
 
'''''This step uses vinegar (acetic acid) to convert the DMT-freebase in the solvent to DMT-acetate which are water soluble, but not soluble in d-limonene or xylene. It is called "salting" and is basically just getting the DMT out of the solvent.'''''
  
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<font color="yellow">Note 1:</font> Xylene and D-Limonene are very leaky, most containers will eventually start leaking during the salting process. I recommend high quality mason jars that you’ve tested the lids to make sure the solvent doesn’t react with.
  
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'''Step 1:''' Pour some vinegar into the sealable container with the solvent. About 2 shot glasses full.
  
'''Step 1:''' Pour some vinegar into the container with the solvent. About 1 shot-glass full.
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'''Step 2:''' Seal the container and agitate it a bunch. I prefer to use the turning-the-doorknob method to agitate as shaking sometimes causes leakage. Emulsions in this step always resolve pretty easily. No need to be careful.
  
'''Step 2:''' Seal the container and agitate it a bunch. I prefers to use the turning-the-doorknob method to agitate as shaking sometimes causes leakage. There is sometimes a small bubbly layer of emulsion that take a long time to resolve.  
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Agitate the container 3-4 times over 40-60 minutes. The solvent will quickly start to get cloudy and the vinegar will gradually get more yellow.  
  
Agitate it and the top layer, the solvent, will start to cloud with DMT-acetate floating around. over a period of at least 2 minutes, for the process to complete. Don't leave it for over 10 minutes because after a while oils and gunk can migrate to the vinegar/water<br /><br />'''Step 3:''' Use a turkey baster to suck out the vinegar (bottom layer) and transfer it to a separate clean container.<br /> If you don't get all the vinegar don't worry.
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You don’t have to wait until the solvent gets clear, it doesn’t seem to relate to the process being finished.  
  
'''Step 4:'''Next add a shot or two of hot tap water to the solvent, and agitate it for about a minute.
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'''Step 3:''' Use a turkey baster/pipette to suck out the vinegar (bottom layer) and transfer it to a separate clean container. As with the other liquid separations, 90% is okay.
  
'''Step 5:''' Use a turkey baster again to suck out the water and combine it with the vinegar.
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<font color="yellow">Note 2:</font> Try to get as little of the solvent during the separation as possible. This solvent will leave plant oils and other junk in your end product. That being said, a 1mm layer of solvent atop your vinegar is common using this method.
  
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'''Step 4:'''
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Repeat steps 1-3 once in exactly the same way, combine the separated vinegar pulls in a sealable container. Keep it safe because any spill will be a loss of lots of DMT!
  
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<font color="yellow">For those that want DMT as soon as possible, proceed immediately on to the condensing step after Step 4.</font>
  
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'''Step 5:''' For those more patient/lazy, plan for your next non-polar solvent use.
  
=== Evaporation: ===
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'''The most efficient/least effort extraction:'''
<br />[http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/7954/colorty.jpg <br />[[Image:Colorty.th.jpg|Colorty.th.jpg]]]
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'''<font color="yellow"><font size="3px">The "easy way" to do this would be to simply evaporate the vinegar completely until it no longer smells of vinegar and you have a very pure smoke-able product, just note that this product will be very difficult to measure and transport and must be kept in a sealed container or else it will absorb dirt/dust from the air</font></font>'''
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The method explained here is to make a tincture which can be made without too much hassle and once made it safely and cleanly contains all the DMT and as long as it is sealed it maintains a consistent concentration making dosing a very simple matter of 4 drops, 7 drops, 11 drops, etc
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'''Non-polar pull #1''' - 6-8 hours after adding the lime - then use vinegar to salt out the DMT
  
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'''Non-polar pull #2''' - 24 hours after adding the lime - then use vinegar to salt out the DMT
  
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'''Non-polar pull #3''' - 48 hours after adding the lime - then use vinegar to salt out the DMT
  
'''''This step is just to concentrate the alkaloids down to a dense and more-workable product'''''
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'''~the above 3 pulls should contain 80-90% of the total DMT~'''
  
There are many methods to do this step but I HIGHLY recommend combining several batches of vinegar-saltings into one cause it is makes the house smell very vinegar-y and it is much more time/energy consuming to do many times.
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Combine all of the vinegar from pulls 1-3 and proceed to the condensing step.
  
My currently used method is simple.
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'''Non-polar pull #4''' - 1 week after adding the lime - then use vinegar to salt out the DMT
'''Step 1:''' Filter the vinegar and pour it in a pot.
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'''Step 2:''' Boil the vinegar down on max until it is around 75-100ml
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'''Non-polar pull #5''' - 2-3 weeks after adding the lime - then use vinegar to salt out the DMT
  
'''Step 3:''' Lower the heat to medium and watch it carefully until it is around 20-30ml
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'''~the 5 pulls together should contain at least 95% of the total DMT~'''
  
'''Step 4:''' Use a dropper or baster and move the liquid to a smaller container (like in the picture) and evaporate it down until it looks similar to the picture.
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Combine all the vinegar from pulls 4-5 and do another condensing.
  
<font color="yellow">Note:</font> There will likely be some particles in the liquid, I used a cotton ball stuffed in a 5ml dropper to filter the tiny amount of liquid. But you could just leave them, they should just sink to the bottom.
 
  
The tincture can vary largely depending on your technique, it can be anywhere from 1-8mg per drop (20mg to 175mg per ml), 4-7 per drop is common after this step. The maximum concentration so that it is still a thin water-like liquid is about 8-9mg per drop.
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=== Condensing/Tincture Making: ===
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<br />[[Image:Condensing.jpg]]
  
<font color="yellow">The more concentrated the tincture, the quicker it is to prepare for smoking, but precision goes down.<br /> IE: if a tincture is 8mg per drop then one can't make a 20mg dose, only 16mg or 24mg while 5mg per drop can make 15mg, 20mg or 25mg. But 3 drops will evaporate faster than 5. My tinctures are 4-5mg per drop and work very well for speedy evaporation and accurate dosing.</font>
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<font size="2px">The process of condensing vinegar from light yellow liquid to a dense red tincture (all pulls from 500g MHRB)</font>
  
<font color="yellow">Note:</font> if the result of the evaporations are extremely small or nothing at all (Smaller than match-head of goo after evaporating the vinegar from pulls done >2 hours after adding the lime) then check out [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.com/w/index.php?title=Q21Q21%27s_Vinegar/Lime_A/B_Extraction_Tek&action=submit#Common_issues.2FTroubleshooting  Common issues/Troubleshooting] because that should not happen.
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'''This step is just to concentrate the vinegar containing the DMT down to a dense liquid "tincture" which can easily measure dosages by number of drops.'''
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The method explained here is to make a tincture which can be made without too much hassle and once made it safely and cleanly contains all of your DMT maintaining a consistent concentration. This tincture will keep indefinitely, I have used the same for 3+ years with no loss of potency.
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<font color="yellow">Note 1:</font> You could technically evaporate the vinegar completely until it no longer smells of vinegar and you have a very pure smokeable product. But that would result in a goo which is very difficult to measure and transport and must be kept in a sealed container or else it will absorb dirt/dust from the air.
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A far more useful alternative to a vinegar tincture would be making a more traditional tincture using ethanol. See [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Q21Q21%27s_Vinegar/Lime_A/B_Extraction_Tek#Ethanol_Tincture this section] for information about making one.
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'''There are many steps to do in the condensing, so I HIGHLY recommend combining several batches of vinegar saltings into one because it makes your house smell very vinegary for a few hours and it is much more time/energy consuming to do many times. Moreover, combining tinctures changes their concentrations, requiring re-measuring.'''
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'''Step 1:''' Filter the vinegar through a cotton ball placed in the stem of a funnel into a pot. Then pour about a shotglass of water through the cotton ball into the pot to wash out any remaining vinegar.
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'''Step 2:''' Boil the vinegar down on max until it is around 40-50ml
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'''Step 3:''' Remove the pot from heat, then use a dropper to carefully filter the liquid through a cotton ball back into the pot then wash the vinegar out of the cotton ball again with water.
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'''Step 4:''' Lower the heat to medium low and watch it carefully until it is around starts to become red in color.
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<font color="yellow">Note 2:</font> You can estimate the resulting liquid based on the amount of MHRB used. The combined vinegar from 3 solvent pulls will result in roughly 1tsp/5ml for every 100g MHRB used at 10mg/drop. Generally it's much less liquid than you expect, especially if you're used to dosing with crystals.
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'''Step 5:''' As the liquid becomes redder and redder, '''before the liquid is all gone,''' remove the pot from heat, tip the pot to the side and use a dropper to transfer your tincture to a dropper bottle.
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'''It is a delicate balance of not removing all liquid, but getting a good concentration. It is best to aim for a little less liquid than a little more for 2 reasons:
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You’ll need to rinse the pot with a few mL of water to get all the DMT off, adding additional liquid to the tincture
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Adding more liquid is extremely simple, while removing liquid means doing the condensing again.'''
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'''A tincture can vary hugely based on a few factors. The color is a simple general indicator of the concentration. Here are pictures of 3 different concentration levels:'''
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[[Image:Captude.PNG]]
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5mg per drop
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[[Image:Capturfde.PNG]]
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10mg per drop
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[[Image:Captufdare.PNG]]
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15mg per drop
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More concentration can be done, but tinctures will get thicker and thicker until they are a thick goo (at room temperature) of pure DMT at around 50mg per drop.
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For those wanting a more formal measurement of the concentration, proceed on to next optional section.
  
 
=== Measuring the tincture: ===
 
=== Measuring the tincture: ===
 
<br />Before using the tincture it is recommended to establish either a quantitative or qualitative measurement of the concentration then labeling it with the concentration.
 
<br />Before using the tincture it is recommended to establish either a quantitative or qualitative measurement of the concentration then labeling it with the concentration.
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<font color="orange">Quantitative Concentration (numerical):</font>
 
<font color="orange">Quantitative Concentration (numerical):</font>
  
-drop 10 drops of the vinegar tincture onto a flat glass coaster<br /> -put it on MIN on top of an electric element (95-115C) '''NOT TOO HOT OR IT WILL SHATTER!'''<br /> -Once it no longer flows when held upright the element is turned off and let to sit until cool enought to handle then the coaster removed.<br /> -goo is scraped up with a razor and measured using a 0.01g or 0.001g scale.
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- Drop 10 drops of the vinegar tincture onto a flat glass coaster.
  
Divide the number by 10 and the concentration per drop is calculated.<br /> Drops don't vary too much but assume an error of up to +/- 5% to be safe<br /> ie: 8 drops @ 5mg per drop = 38-42mg
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- Put it on MIN on top of an electric element (95-115C) '''NOT TOO HOT OR IT WILL SHATTER!'''
  
<font color="yellow">Note:</font> don't mix the goo back into the tincture because the concentration will change
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- Once the liquid has dissolved and it smells strongly, but not of vinegar, turn off the element and let it sit until cool enough to handle.
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During the cooling, measure the weight of a razor blade using a 0.01g or 0.001g scale.
  
<font color="orange">Qualitative Concentration (subjective):</font><br /><font color="yellow">This method is much more advised for smoking and not recommended for pharmahuasca/mucosahuasca</font><br /> Use the method below to evaporate 2 drops of the tincture and test the effects of the product when smoked. (See next section for instructions) <br /> If the effects are not as strong as desired then try 3 drops, then 4, 5, Etc. until adequate effects are achieved.<br /> Concetration will then be <br /> *number* drops = Mild<br /> *number* drops = Strong<br /> *number* drops = Breakthrough<br /> *number* drops = ????
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- Remove the coaster from the element then scrape up the goo with a razor and measured using the scale.
  
If the tincture is not at a satisfactory concentration then you can concentrate it down some more.
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- Subtract the weight of the razor blade then divide the number by 10 and that is the concentration per drop.
  
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- Label the tincture with the concentration.
  
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<font color="yellow">Note:</font> Don't mix the goo back into the tincture because the concentration will change!
  
=== Freebasing for Smoking: ===
 
<br />[http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/9735/spoona.jpg [[Image:spoona.th.jpg|spoona.th.jpg]]]
 
'''''DMT-acetate is a somewhat unstable acid-salt and because of that when heated to 90C-100C the acetate vaporizes off and leaves freebase DMT, this is the goal of the following. This method can take as little as 30-45 seconds and from experience it is faster and as precise and accurate or more than using an expensive .001g scale to dose by weight'''''
 
  
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<font color="orange">Qualitative Concentration (subjective):</font><br /><font color="yellow">This method is much more advised for smoking and not recommended for pharmahuasca/mucosahuasca</font><br />- Use one of the methods from the next section to evaporate 1 drop of the tincture and test the effects of the product when smoked. <br />- If the effects are not as strong as desired then try 2 drops, then 3, 4, etc. until adequate effects are achieved.<br />- Concentration will then be <br /> *number* drops = Mild<br /> *number* drops = Strong<br /> *number* drops = Breakthrough<br /> *number* drops = Too Strong!
  
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- Label the tincture with the recommended drops for a dosage.
  
<font color="yellow">Caution:</font> Hot surfaces, be careful not to burn yourself when doing this!
 
  
'''Basically all that is needed is to evaporate the tincture at 90-100C until there is no vinegar left, this produces freebase <font color="red">jimjam DMT</font>.'''
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=== Evaporation and Smoking: ===
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<br /> [[Image:Evaporatinsssg.png]]
  
There are 2 methods I've successfully used many times
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<font size="2px">Preparing a dose using the slow method and smoking DMT off copper using a home-made glass pipe and home-made glass bong</font>
  
'''1:''' Using a spoon with a lighter or candle underneath seems to be the fastest and easiest method.<br /> As much as it might remind someone of a heroin addict preparing his smack for injection it is very effective and is just vinegar being evaporated in a quick manner.
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'''''After evaporating all the liquid from some of the tincture you are left with nearly pure DMT acetate goo. DMT acetate is a somewhat unstable acid-salt and decomposes into freebase DMT with heat, so it is readily smokable (and doesn't taste like vinegar)'''''
  
'''2:''' A FLAT glass coaster works in combination with CAREFUL indirect heating from beneath with either a lighter or put on a stove element on MIN. (using this method the end product can be scraped up with a razor)
 
  
'''In each method the process is the same. '''<br /> The liquid will evaporate with steam, possibly some bubbling and strong smell of vinegar. Once the water is close to gone watch it closely and don't heat constantly, only in bursts until the bubbling stops and/or it looks like all the water is gone. <br /> You just want it to LOOK like a goo, the smell isn't the best indicator because it will continue to smell of vinegar for a minute after freebasing, then it will smell like DMT and often faintly of vinegar.
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<font color="orange">The Slow and Patient Method</font>
  
If you see smoke (not steam) STOP. Don't be too worried because the window of temperature is not that narrow between freebasing and vaporizing, '''I've NEVER seen smoke or lost a noticeable amount of product in the process.'''
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Simply put a number of drops of tincture for a single dose of DMT on your smoking material and let it dry for a few hours before smoking.
  
It can be scraped up using the copper from [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://wiki.dmt-nexus.com/The_Machine "the machine"] or a tiny bit of rolling paper for smoking it from. Even a finger can be used to collect it and transfer it to the smoking device (Caution: hot!). <br /> Sometimes it is too liquidy immediately after freebasing and need to cool slightly before scraping.
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'''Smoking materials:'''
  
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Neutral Herb (Mullien, Peppermint)
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Maoi Containing Herb (Caapi, Passionflower)
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Pre-torched Ceramic Fiber Ball
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Pre-Charred Copper Kitchen Scrubber Ball
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Silicon Carbide Ceramic Foam
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<font color="red">Caution:</font> Vinegar on copper may result in smoking small amounts of copper acetate which is not good for you. I cannot formally recommend this method for long term health without more information/research
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<font color="orange">The Hot and Quick Method</font>
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'''1: On Glass - Stove/Oven Method'''
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- Drop a dose of DMT from the tincture onto a flat glass coaster (I got my from the dollar store and then removed the rubber feet and glue from the bottom)
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- Put the glass onto an electric stove element or into an oven at AS LOW AS POSSIBLE (do not use a gas stovetop)
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- After the liquid evaporated and it doesn’t smell of vinegar it is ready. Usually about 1-2 minutes or 5 for fewer drops
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- You can either:
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b: Let the glass cool to the touch then scrape it up with some herb/copper mesh
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'''2: With a Spoon - Lighter/Candle Method'''
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<font color="yellow">Note:</font>As much as this method might remind someone of a heroin addict preparing his smack for injection it is just vinegar being evaporated in a quick manner.
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- Drop a dose of DMT from the tincture onto a spoon then heat it from below with a lighter or candle flame. Be careful not to heat too quickly or it will spatter and DMT some will be lost. 
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- Continue to heat until the liquid has all gone and you’re left with a thin red liquidy goo that smells strongly but not of vinegar. A hot spoon will rapidly evaporate excess liquid without a flame below, so you can stop heating slightly before the process is finished.
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- Carefully scrape up the goo with some herb/copper mesh. It’s usually best to let it cool for at least 30s before doing so to avoid burning yourself and allowing the goo to cool and thicken.
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'''<font color="orange">A quick warning about stability.</font>'''
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I would caution anyone against making lots of doses ahead of time with the slow or quick method because DMT-acetate seems somewhat unstable outside the tincture.
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It seems like heat is the most significant factor in the degredation though, so storing the pre-dosed metal balls in the freezer is recommended before use.
  
  
 
=== Smoking: ===
 
=== Smoking: ===
<br />Unless you think you know everything about smoking DMT it is highly advised that you click [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=17873 this link] and read the page.
 
  
I remember when I extracted DMT for the very first time and '''wasted''' 10-15 doses using improper smoking methods and '''he believes this page can help reduce waste, frustration and redundant "how do I smoke" threads'''
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I have pretty much no experience smoking off herb as I don't like it. So can only speak about smoking off metal scrubbers.
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These scrubbers are pretty much DMT's best friend. A device using these scrubbers is deamed "the machine". (https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/The_Machine) I cut and roll up mesh kitchen scrubbers at about 2cm x 2cm then after charring off the varnish, cooling them and then re-rolling them they are about 1cm x 1cm.
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Whether DMT crystals are melted on it, or DMT-acetate goo is put on them doesn't matter, you create a nearly fool-proof DMT smoking method. The "machine ball" can be placed in any bowl in any bong/pipe on earth and smoked nearly effortlessly. I recommend a jet lighter, not because you need lots of heat, but so you can direct the flame accurately. But any decent lighter should work.
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As for what to smoke it out of, of course there are tons of different smoking devices, but I’ve had the most positive experiences smoking from a bong. I made my own bongs from plastic and glass, but any bong will do.
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There is a whole sub-forum on the DMT nexus about different methods of smoking (https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=topics&f=50), most of them should work relatively interchangeably with DMT-acetates because the crystals are usually melted into a goo before smoking anyway.
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Best of luck in Hyperspace!
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=== Super-short Compressed Tek 1 ===
 
=== Super-short Compressed Tek 1 ===
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You'll need:
 
<br />Lime (Ca(OH2)
 
<br />Lime (Ca(OH2)
<br />vMHRB
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<br />MHRB
 
<br />Vinegar
 
<br />Vinegar
 
<br />D-limonene or Xylene (the solvent)
 
<br />D-limonene or Xylene (the solvent)
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<br />Turkey baster/pipette (solvent-safe!)
  
 
First mix enough vinegar to wet your MHRB (100g of bark is good for first extraction)
 
First mix enough vinegar to wet your MHRB (100g of bark is good for first extraction)
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Let it sit for 15 minutes or so.
 
Let it sit for 15 minutes or so.
  
Next add at least 3:4 ratio lime to bark. IE: 75g or more lime for 100g MHRB
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Next add at least 75g or more lime for every 100g MHRB
Mix it thoroughly. It can be anywhere from the consistency of cookie dough to thick pea soup. Not too wet and not bone dry so you see dry lime all over.
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Mix it thoroughly. It can be anywhere from the consistency of cookie dough to thick tomato soup.  
Let it sit for about an hour, stirring periodically.  
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Let it sit for about an 1-6 hours, stirring periodically. The closer to 6 hours you the more DMT you'll get on your first pull
  
Add about 1.5 to 2ml solvent for every 1g MHRB used. It should stay clear and separate from the bark mush. The mush will absorb a portion of the solvent.
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Add 150ml or more xylene or d-Limonene for every 100g MHRB used. It should stay clear and separate from the bark mush. The mush will absorb a portion of the solvent, this is normal.
Stir the solvent around all the bark. Stir periodically over 5-10 minutes.  
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Stir the solvent around all the bark-mush. Stir periodically over 40-50 minutes.
  
Gently pour off the Solvent (might need to use coffee filter) into a separate solvent-safe container.
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Gently pour off the solvent (might need to filter it) into a separate solvent-safe container.
  
There are many ways to finish this tek. Next step is [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.com/w/index.php?title=Q21Q21%27s_Vinegar/Lime_A/B_Extraction_Tek&action=submit#Alternative_Next-Steps here]
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Add 2 shot-glasses of vinegar into the solvent and agitate it a few times over 40-50 minutes
  
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Use a turkey baster/pipette to separate the vinegar at the bottom to a separate container then repeat one more time with fresh vinegar
  
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Put the solvent back on the bark-mush. I recommend pouring it off and doing the vinegar step at 1 day and 2 days, early pulls will yield less.
  
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Combine all the vinegar pulls you have and carefully evaporate them until they start turning red. (you can optionally filter it)
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Look at the condensing step for a color reference for a good concentration. It is most likely going to be much less liquid than you expect as it is very potent.
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Transfer the liquid to a dropper bottle. Now you have a liquid that can be measured by number of drops and when evaporated (with or without heat) leaves a red goo which is readily smokable DMT.
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The easiest smoking method is making a small ball out of a copper kitchen scrubber, burning off the vanish, then rolling it tight. Scrub up the DMT with the ball and it can be smoked out of any bowl in any pipe or bong.
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=== Ethanol Tincture ===
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<font color="yellow">Note:</font>75% ethanol dissolves full spectrum <font color="red">jimjam DMT</font> much better than 95% ethanol, I haven't tried anything less like 40% vodka yet though.
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After it cools add ethanol drop by drop, stirring with a toothpick until the goo is all dissolved.
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Use a dropper to transfer to a small dropper bottle to complete your ticture.
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2: Evaporate all of the vinegar in a flat-bottom glass dish in an oven on the lowest setting then take it out as soon as (or slightly before) all the liquid is gone.
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Once the resultant goo smells strongly, but not of vinegar then let it cool.
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Prepare a small glass-dropper with a minimal amount of ethanol (1 gram of DMT dissolves in about 3ml of 75% ethanol)
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Scrape up the goo on a razor then use a toothpick to transfer the goo into the bottle to make your tincture.
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The ethanol tincture contains freebase <font color="red">jimjam DMT</font> rather than DMT acetate and should be appropriate for directly evaporating on regular or MAOI herbs for changa. Unlike vinegar, the stability of DMT in ethanol is unknown currently (tests ongoing) so use caution with your DMT stores.
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== Tek 2: The Fluffy White Funfest ==
 
== Tek 2: The Fluffy White Funfest ==
  
  
=== About Naptha ===
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=== About Naphtha ===
<br /><font color="yellow">Naptha petroleum is</font> a non-polar solvent and the only non-food-safe ingredient, though it's toxicity is quite benign. '''Assuming it is always used with ample ventilation and isn't spilled all over you.'''<br /> The LD50 (amount needed to consume for 50% of subjects to die) for naptha is stated as 8000-20000mg/Kg while the LD50 for DMT is 60-110mg/Kg. Heck the LD50 for Vitamin A is 1510-2570mg/Kg and Vitamin B is 560mg/Kg.
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<br /><font color="yellow">Naphtha petroleum </font>is a non-polar solvent and the only non-food-safe ingredient, though its toxicity is quite benign. '''Assuming it is always used with ample ventilation and isn't spilled all over you.'''<br /> The LD50 (amount needed to consume for 50% of subjects to die) for naphtha is stated as 8000-20000mg/Kg while the LD50 for DMT is 60-110mg/Kg. Heck the LD50 for Vitamin A is 1510-2570mg/Kg and Vitamin B is 560mg/Kg.
  
Plus 2 things: <br /> 1. It evaporates cleanly without a trace in a couple hours<br /> 2. When burned it produces only WATER and CARBON DIOXIDE, that is why using it as a lighter fuel is safe.
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Plus 2 things: <br /> 1. It evaporates cleanly without a trace in a couple of hours.<br /> 2. When burned it produces only WATER and CARBON DIOXIDE, that is why using it as a lighter fuel is safe.
  
 
Anyway, it is simply lighter fluid which many houses have around already, but you need one that doesn't have any nasty additives.
 
Anyway, it is simply lighter fluid which many houses have around already, but you need one that doesn't have any nasty additives.
  
If you are in the US then <font color="yellow">VM+P Naptha</font> is your choice.<br /> If you are in Canada then <font color="yellow">Ronsonol Lighter Fluid or Escort Camp Fuel</font> are your choices.<br /> If you can't find either then buy some lighter fluid and test it: <br /> 1.Pour a little on a surface (I use blank CDs)<br /> 2.Wait an hour or two for it to evaporate. If it smells or looks like anything other than a blank and clean/dry surface then the lighter fluid SHOULDN'T be used.
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If you are in the US then <font color="yellow">VM+P Naphtha</font> is your choice.<br /> If you are in Canada then <font color="yellow">Ronsonol Lighter Fluid or Escort Camp Fuel</font> are your choices.<br /> If you can't find either then buy some lighter fluid and test it: <br /> 1. Pour a little on a surface (I use blank CDs)<br /> 2. Wait an hour or two for it to evaporate. If it smells or looks like anything other than a blank and clean/dry surface then the lighter fluid SHOULDN'T be used.
  
  
  
(what your product will look like If you follow the tek)<br />[http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/8343/whitejn.jpg [[Image:whitejn.th.jpg|whitejn.th.jpg]]]
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(What your product will could like if you follow the tek)<br />[[Image:Spicee.jpg]]
 
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=== Materials required: ===
 
=== Materials required: ===
<br />'''<font color="yellow"><font size="4px">IMPORTANT:</font></font>'''  
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<br />'''<font color="yellow"><font size="4px">IMPORTANT:</font></font>'''
'''<font color="yellow">'''<font size="3px">The lime, the vinegar, the naptha and MHRB</font>'''</font>''' <font color="red">MUST MUST MUST</font> be correct and suitable for use in this tek.  
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'''<font color="yellow">'''<font size="3px">The lime, the vinegar, the naphtha and MHRB</font>'''</font>''' <font color="red">MUST MUST MUST</font> be correct and suitable for use in this tek.
The vast majority or problems or complete failures in this tek and others as well are simply due to questionable or incorrect materials.  
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The vast majority of problems or complete failures in this tek and others as well are simply due to questionable or incorrect materials.
This tek is very easy and I tell people who ask about it '''"It is just as easy as it sounds. If your materials are good then your end product will be VERY GOOD"'''
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This tek is very easy and I tell people who ask about it, '''"It is just as easy as it sounds. If your materials are good then your end product will be VERY GOOD."'''
  
<br /><font color="red">Two</font> <font color="green">Containers that fit one in another</font> (HDPE plastic, glass, metal, something naptha won't dissolve/degrade)<br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="green">Electric Kettle or Stove w/ pot</font> (kettle is best)<br /><font color="red">one or more</font> <font color="green">baking pans/wide mouth containers for freezer precipitation</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="green">freezer</font><br /><font color="red">30g or more</font> <font color="green">Mimosa Hostilis root bark (MHRB)</font><br /><font color="red">50ml or more</font> <font color="green">5% White Vinegar</font> (CH3COOH)<br /><font color="red">Some</font> <font color="green">Lime</font> Ca(OH)2<br /><font color="red">100ml or more</font> <font color="green">Naptha</font><br /><font color="red">one or more</font> <font color="green">chopsticks or wooden spoons</font>(to stir the gooey bark)
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<br /><font color="red">Two</font> <font color="green">Containers that fit one in another</font> (HDPE plastic, glass, metal, something naphtha won't dissolve/degrade)<br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="green">Electric Kettle or Stove w/ pot</font> (kettle is best)<br /><font color="red">one or more</font> <font color="green">baking pans/wide mouth containers for freezer precipitation</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="green">freezer</font><br /><font color="red">30g or more</font> <font color="green">''Mimosa hostilis'' root bark (MHRB)</font><br /><font color="red">50ml or more</font> <font color="green">5% White Vinegar</font> (CH3COOH)<br /><font color="red">Some</font> <font color="green">Lime</font> Ca(OH)<font size="2px">2</font><br /><font color="red">100ml or more</font> <font color="green">Naphtha</font><br /><font color="red">one or more</font> <font color="green">chopsticks or wooden spoons</font>(to stir the gooey bark)
  
<font color="orange">Useful tools</font><br /><font color="red">a few</font> <font color="green">Playing cards</font><br /><font color="red">one or more</font> <font color="green">razor blades/scrapers</font><br /><font color="red">Some</font> <font color="green">coffee filters</font><br /><font color="red">one</font> <font color="green">blender</font> (unless you buy, pre-powdered bark)
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<font color="orange">Useful tools</font><br /><font color="red">a few</font> <font color="green">Playing cards</font><br /><font color="red">one or more</font> <font color="green">razor blades/scrapers</font><br /><font color="red">Some</font> <font color="green">coffee filters</font><br />
  
 
=== Preparation: ===
 
=== Preparation: ===
<br />[http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8108/sany0106d.jpg [[Image:sany0106d.th.jpg|sany0106d.th.jpg]]]
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[[Image:Materials2.png]]
  
'''Step 0:''' If your MHRB isn't powdered, use a blender to cut it into powder/fibers as small as possible
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'''Step 1:''' Prepare your supplies
  
<font color="yellow">Note:</font>Household blenders tend to blend bark to fibres rather than powders bark so the the consistency may be different than the descriptions.
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This Tek can get a little messy, so it's best to have everything prepared ahead of time. Above is a picture of your core materials, but make sure to read through the whole material list for everything you might need. Have everything you need nearby so you don't have to make a random trip to a store, halting the Tek.  
  
'''Step 1:''' Prepare your supplies
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Also I recommend always having the Tek open an a computer/phone for quick reference.
  
Chopsticks/Spoon: Chopsticks work best for 100g or less MHRB while a spoon works better for more than 100g.
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<font color="red">Caution:</font> Using plastic containers or any plastic in the extraction creates a risk either small plastic residues in the product or even a completely messed up end product. (This is not an exaggeration, read these posts: [https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=17878 #1], [https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=17921 #2], [https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=8384 #3])
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HDPE2 (Most dense non-clear plastics, labeled as such on the bottom) should be safe to use but glass would be the safest choice.
  
Your container, 1000ml per 100g of MHRB would be a good general number, since this is a STIRRING tek instead of a SHAKING tek there can be spashing if the container is too small
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=== Acidification with Vinegar: ===
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<br />[[Image:Acid_bark.JPG]]
  
Have nearby: vinegar, hot/boiling water, lime.
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'''''This step utilizes the vinegar (acetic acid) to change the DMT-tannate molecules contained in the MHRB into DMT-acetate and in the process dissolve them into the surrounding vinegar. The pH of the dilute vinegar is ~2.5 so the mix will probably be around that but checking the pH shouldn't be necessary.'''''
  
Lastly have everything else needed for the tek available and have the tek open an a computer for quick reference.
 
  
<font color="red">Caution:</font> Using plastic containers or any plastic in the extraction creates risk either small plastic residues in the product or even a completely messed up end product (This is not an exaggeration, read these posts [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=17878 #1], [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=17921 #2], [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=8384 #3])
 
HDPE2 (Most dense non-clear plastics, labeled as such on the bottom) should be safe to use but but glass would be the safest choice.
 
  
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<font color="yellow">Note 1:</font> this step does not need to be too "exact".
  
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'''Step 1:''' Take 30g-250g powdered MHRB and place in your container. (For first-timers 100g is recommended, this tek does not work with shredded/whole MHRB)
  
=== Acidification: ===
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'''Step 2:''' Add vinegar to the bark and stir until the bark starts forming clumps. Add enough so most of the bark is wet, red and clumpy.
<br />[http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6431/acidv.jpg [[Image:acidv.th.jpg|acidv.th.jpg]]]
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'''''This step utilizes the vinegar (acetic acid) to change the DMT-tannate molecules contained in the MHRB into DMT-acetate and in the process dissolve them into the surrounding vinegar. The PH of the dilute vinegar is ~2.5 so the mix will probably be around that but checking the PH shouldn't be necessary'''''
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'''Step 3:''' Slowly and while stirring add near-boiling tap water. Add and stir until it is wet enough to flow when you tip the container to one side or the other.
  
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The bark will absorb some of the water over the first few minutes.
  
<font color="yellow">Note 1:</font>this step does not need to be too "exact"
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Add more warm/hot water to get it wet enough again as needed (it will be about: 100ml vinegar and 100ml near-boiling water for 100g MHRB).
  
'''Step 1:''' Take 30g-500g powdered MHRB and place in your container.
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'''Step 4:''' Stir several times as the bark is let to sit for 20-40 minutes (longer won't hurt though). '''YOU DO NOT NEED TO STIR CONSTANTLY, ONLY PERIODICALLY'''.
  
'''Step 2:''' Add vinegar to the bark and stir until the bark starts forming clumps. Add enough so most of the bark is wet, red and clumpy.
 
  
'''Step 3:''' Then slowly and while stirring add near-boiling tap water. Add and stir until it is wet enough to flow when you tip the container to one side or the other. (Approximately: 100ml vinegar and 100ml near-boiling water for 100g MHRB)
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<font color="yellow">Note 2:</font> If you were to choose not to do the acidification step (thus doing a STB lime tek) it would work... but that would make the tek take at least 5x as long to complete. I do not recommend skipping the vinegar step! The vinegar step is essential for the swiftness of the Tek.
  
'''Step 4:''' Stir several times as the bark is let to sit for 20-40 minutes. (Longer won't hurt though) '''YOU DO NOT NEED TO STIR CONSTANTLY, ONLY PERIODICALLY'''
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=== Basification with Lime: ===
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<br />[[Image:SANY0264_(2).JPG]]
  
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<font size="2px">A basified mix of MHRB at Consistency 2</font>
  
<font color="yellow">Note 2:</font> If you were to choose not the acidification step, thus doing a STB lime tek, it would work... but would take periodic stirring over a minimum of 2 days before a significant yield will be achieve and several days more for the rest
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'''''This step utilizes the alkalinity of the lime to convert the polar DMT-acetate in the vinegar-water (a polar solvent) into non-polar DMT freebase which is soluble in limonene/xylene (non-polar solvents) and not soluble in water. Since lime can raise the pH to 12-12.5 the pH of the "mush" should be close to that though once again pH testing shouldn't be necessary.'''''
  
The vinegar step is essential for the swiftness of the tek to be utilized.
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'''MAKE SURE YOUR LIME IS <font color="red">Calcium Hydroxide</font> OR ELSE THE TEK WILL NOT WORK!'''
  
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'''Step 1:''' Add to the mix at least 3g of lime for every 4g of MHRB used. (IE: 150g lime for 200g MHRB.) Don't be fussy though, more lime will not hurt.
  
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For those of you without scales: 1 cup of lime is 130-150g.
  
=== Basification: ===
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'''Step 2:''' Stir it very thoroughly until all the pure white lime is mixed and there is no more red. The mix tends to form a "dark top" when you stop mixing - that is fine. It is completely normal.
<br />[http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/4921/sany0015.jpg [[Image:sany0015.th.jpg|sany0015.th.jpg]]]
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'''''This step utilizes the alkalinity of the lime to convert the polar DMT-acetate in the vinegar-water (a polar solvent) into non-polar DMT freebase which is soluble in limonene/xylene (non-polar solvents) and not soluble in water. Since lime can raise the PH to 12-12.5 the PH of the "mush" should be close to that though once again PH testing shouldn't be necessary'''''
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'''MAKE SURE YOUR LIME IS <font color="red">Calcium Hydroxide</font> OR ELSE THE TEK WILL NOT WORK!'''
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'''Step 3:''' Create the right consistency.<br />
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There are 3 different consistencies that you can shoot for with a lime-tek. Each one will require slightly different methods of mixing and separating the solvent, but none of them are obviously superior so I'll just briefly talk about them.
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'''Once you have achieved your desired consistency, move on the the Pulling with Naphtha'''
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<font color="gray">1 - Dry and Crumbly</font>
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<font color="yellow">How to achieve it:</font>
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After step 2, add lime until the mix is pretty dry, then either let it dry at room temperature or in an oven on low until dry and crumbly
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<font color="green">Pros:</font>
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This one seems to have the least amount of solvent loss, but still will absorb a noticeable amount over time.
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<font color="red">Cons:</font>
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Requires extra lime and time to create the consistency
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Pouring the solvent off can result in bits of sediment at the bottom, so filtering is recommended
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If there are large chunks, the solvent may not fully penetrate them
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<font color="gray">2 - Thick Porridge</font>
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<font color="yellow">How to achieve it:</font>
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After step 2, add water or lime until it resembles a thick porridge
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<font color="green">Pros:</font>
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Easiest to achieve and work with in my opinion
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<font color="red">Cons:</font>
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Greatest solvent loss of the 3 methods
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<font color="gray">3 - Tomato Soup-like</font>
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<font color="yellow">How to achieve it:</font>
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After step 2, add water until it resembles a thick and grainy soup that easily flows as a whole when its container is tilted
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<font color="green">Pros:</font>
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Medium solvent loss
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Can be used in a sealed bottle or a bowl
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<font color="yellow">Note:</font> Xylene and d-limonene love to leak out of sealed containers! HDPE2 milk jugs and high quality mason jars work well
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<font color="red">Cons:</font>
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Heavier and easier to spill
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=== Pulling with Naphtha: ===
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<br />[[Image:Napthaandgoo.JPG]]
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<font size="2px">A large batch of MHRB-lime mush in a bowl with clear naphtha solvent floating on top</font>
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'''Each time this step is done it is called "a pull" and the step uses naphtha to dissolve the DMT freebase from the bark-mush. This separation is essential if a pure product is to be extracted.'''
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<font color="red">Caution:</font> Naphtha fumes are toxic and it evaporates very quickly, so do all of the following in a ventilated area (window open and/or a fan).
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<font color="yellow">IMPORTANT NOTE:</font> Solvent loss is very typical in limeteks, it is basically a necessary evil you need to accept. Losing 50-100ml of solvent during a pull with a large batch of MHRB is quite common for me. Just make sure you have much more solvent than you need and you won’t have a problem.
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'''When to do your pulls:'''
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I recommend to do the first pull after the lime has had 6-8 hours to work on the bark, this is the most efficient time to get a quick good yield. A pull done at this time usually gets you around 30-50% of the total DMT in the MHRB.
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If you do a pull right after adding the lime, it will work, but will be more like 10-25% of the total DMT
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After your first pull, I recommend one at ~24 hours and one at ~48 hours. These 3 pulls together should yield you 80-90% of the total DMT
  
'''Step 1:''' Add to the mix at least 3g of lime for every 4g of MHRB used. (IE: 150g lime for 200g MHRB) <br /> (More lime will not hurt.)
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Pulls after that tend to be rather inefficient. If you want to extract all the DMT, I recommend 2 additional pulls: at 1 week and at 2 or 3 weeks. All 5 pulls combined should yield you over 95% of the total DMT.  
  
Adding it bit-by-bit and mixing will be easier to mix, but you can dump it all in if you want. <br /> (For those of you without scales: 1 cup of lime is 130-150g)
 
  
  
'''Step 2:''' Stir it very thoroughly until all the pure-white lime is mix and there is no more red. Add very small amounts of water if needed to achieve a moist and consistent mixture.
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'''Step 1:''' Get a large bowl that your bark-mush container/bowl can easily fit in. Place your container/bowl inside the bottom bowl then add boiling water to the BOTTOM bowl to match the level of the bark in the container/bowl or as close to that as possible. This will warm the bark mush indirectly and safely.
 
   
 
   
<font color="yellow">Note 1:</font> The mix tends to form a "dark top" when you stop mixing that is fine. It is completely normal.
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'''Step 2:''' Once the bark mush has been thoroughly warmed (it does not need to be hot, just nicely warm), add 1ml naphtha per 1g of bark or more (100ml naphtha or more for 100g MHRB).
  
'''Step 3:''' Create the right consistency.<br />
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'''Step 3:''' Mix so the solvent contacts all the bark-mix as thoroughly as possible, it should not mix into the bark and should remain transparent.
  
'''The ideal consistency is not super exact. There are 2 main options for consistency. <font color="yellow">Consistency 1</font> will work 100% as well as <font color="yellow">Consistency 2</font>, it may absorb more solvent than <font color="yellow">Consistency 2</font>. '''
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'''If you have it in a bowl:'''  
  
There will be inevitable solvent loss regardless but my estimate is anywhere from 25%-40% reduction in solvent loss using <font color="yellow">Consistency 2</font> which in a 100g MHRB extraction might be 50-80ml less solvent lost. If solvent supplies are plentiful then there should be no problem using <font color="yellow">Consistency 1</font> or <font color="yellow">Consistency 2</font>, remember that they can be RE-USED many times.
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Stir the bark-mush around to contact the solvent with a spoon or chopstick. You can mix it pretty well without getting an emulsion in my experience, but no need to be vigorous when mixing.
  
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'''If you have it in a sealable container:'''
  
<font color="yellow">Consistency 1</font>: Add water (if needed) to make the mix look like anywhere from thick oatmeal too kinda like thick pea-soup. Both will work fine. If it is like tomato soup that's too soupy!<br />
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<font color="red">Danger:</font> Warm naphtha produces lots of expanding fumes, so you MUST vent it frequently whenever it is closed and if you are using something that may shatter, put on gloves and safety glasses. Also, low quality containers are very likely to leak.
  
'''Step 3a:''' '''if it is too dry''' add some tap water a TINY TINY splash at a time, stir well and repeat adding and stirring until it is JUST moistened throughout
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When the bark-naphtha mush has been warmed, but is not too hot to handle, seal the container and roll the container around in your hands to mix it. Regularly open the container to vent the pressure from the warm naphtha. Be very careful not to mix too vigorously or you can get a nasty emulsion (all of the solvent stuck in the bark mix).
  
'''Step 3b:''' '''if it is too wet''' add more lime a little bit at a time, stir well and repeat adding and stirring until it thickens and dries to the right consistency
 
  
<font color="yellow">Consistency 2</font>: Either let the mix dry until crumbly (Like the top of an apple crisp) or dry it in the oven (in an oven-safe container!) at 95C or the lowest setting until crumbly. <br />
 
You don't want it bone-dry because it will absorb more solvent than <font color="yellow">Consistency 1</font>, if it does get bone-dry then just add some water to make it crumbly.
 
  
=== Non-Polar Wash: ===
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For either the bowl or the container, mix well several times over 40-60 minutes,(I’ve done experiments that suggest pulls under 30 minutes do not completely dissolve the DMT-freebase into the solvent.)
<br />[http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/3479/naptha.jpg [[Image:naptha.th.jpg|naptha.th.jpg]]]
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'''Each time this step is done it is called "a pull" and the step uses naptha to dissolve the DMT freebase from the bark-mush. This separation is is essential if a pure product is to be extracted'''
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Place the container/bowl in the hot water when you’re not mixing. Feel the outside of the bowl/container with the bark-mush from time to time and if it is no longer warm then you can replace/add more boiling water in the bowl underneath.
  
  
<font color="yellow">CAUTION: Naptha fumes are toxic and it evaporates very quickly, so do this in a ventilated area (window open and/or a fan) Also if it is left for a several hours the naptha will all be gone</font>
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'''Step 4:''' Clean and dry your precipitation container
  
<font color="yellow">Note 1:</font> The tek is designed to do each step directly after another without any waiting periods except those that are steps.  
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I find it easiest to work with a small glass cake-baking tray since a razor blade scraper can be used to get 99% of the crystals. You can use any naphtha-safe container though, the crystals sometimes float around in plastic containers, but not always.
  
The first pull if done immediately after getting the lime-bark to one of the consistencies shouldould yield anywhere from 10%-35% (in my experience.) If the first pull is done after 6-8 hours however it will likely yield 25%-60%.<br />
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'''Step 5:''' Separate the solvent from the lime-bark mix. You needn't be too fussy about getting 100% of the solvent, 90% is a good goal. Trying for more usually results in frustration and getting bark-mush in the solvent.
2 pulls done around 24 hours and 48 hours (or later) should be enough to get 80%-90% of the DMT (In my experience).<br />
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Pulls after that tend to be rather small but I highly recommend doing pulls at 1 week and another at 2 or 3 weeks to get all the DMT possible.
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'''If you have it in a bowl:'''
  
'''Step 1:''' Put the top/smaller bowl into the bottom/larger bowl and add enough boiling water to the BOTTOM bowl to match the level of the bark in the top bowl, either that or just until the top bowl floats. This is very simply to warm the naptha indirectly and safely.
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Prepare a funnel with a cotton ball in the neck over your precipitation container, DRY THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL then very carefully pour the solvent into the funnel.
  
'''Step 2:''' Add enough naptha so you can see it on the sides. It should be 1ml naptha per 1g of bark or more (100ml naptha or more for 100g MHRB) The naptha should stay completely separate from the bark and remain transparent.
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'''If you have it in a sealable container:'''  
  
<font color="yellow"><nowiki>*The naptha does NOT need to be hot, only warm (feel the bowl, not the naptha)*</nowiki></font>
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Prepare a funnel with a cotton ball in the neck over your precipitation container then use a turkey baster or pipette to suck up the solvent and squirt by squirt put it through the funnel.
  
'''Step 3:''' Stir the bark around with the naptha thoroughly and periodically until it is warmed from the water underneath. Once warm 5-10 minutes is all that is needed. '''YOU DO NOT NEED TO STIR CONSTANTLY, ONLY PERIODICALLY'''
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Once your solvent is in you precipication container, proceed to the next step. If you see some clear liquid (water) under your naphtha, this is not good for the next step. Add the solvent back to the bark and immediately do the seperation again more carefully.
  
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<font color="yellow">Note:</font> Although you can do another pull with fresh solvent while you are working with the pull you just separated, it probably is not worth the effort and is just wasteful.
  
I like to think of using the non-polar solvent like using water to dissolve some salt. Though the salt will not instantaneously become saturated with salt, it will in a few minutes. Same with the solvent, it is the bark and lime that works for hours, not the solvent.
 
  
'''Step 4:''' Pour off the naptha from the bark-goo and into <font color="yellow"><nowiki>*your precipitation container*</nowiki></font> to get naptha out pour off as much as you can by tilting the bowl, this will get at least 90% of the naptha out and there is no need to get 100% of it. <br /><font color="yellow"><nowiki>*make sure to wipe the bottom of the container dry before pouring or else water will drip into your naptha*</nowiki></font>
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=== Precipitation/Crystallization: ===
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<br />[[Image:Spices.JPG]]
  
If after this step the naptha still looks clear and colorless, don't worry. <br /> The naptha will be either colorless or slightly slightly yellow unlike the deep-yellows and sometimes browns you may see in STB teks.
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<font size="2px">The first pull of naphtha from 500g of MHRB after being in the freezer overnight</font>
  
<font color="yellow"><nowiki>*your precipitation container*</nowiki></font><br /> I find it easiest to work with a small glass baking tray since a razor blade scraper can be used to get 99% of the crystals.<br /> You can use any naptha-safe container though.
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'''This step works on the principal that naphtha can dissolve DMT-freebase quite well when warm/hot but can barely dissolve any when it is freezing. When the naphtha with DMT-freebase dissolved in it is cooled the DMT precipitates out slowly as crystals.'''
  
=== Recrystallization: ===
 
<br />[http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/8646/spices.jpg [[Image:spices.th.jpg|spices.th.jpg]]]
 
'''This step works on the principal that naptha can dissolve DMT-freebase quite well when warm/hot but can barely dissolve any when it is freezing. When the naptha with DMT-freebase dissolved in it is cooled the DMT precipitates out slowly as crystals.'''
 
  
  
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'''Step 1:''' Just pop your precipitation container straight into the freezer. <br /> If the naphtha still looks clear and colorless, don't worry this is normal. The naphtha will be either colorless or slightly slightly yellow, especially on the first pull.
  
'''Step 1:''' Just pop the naptha straight into the freezer. <br /> You can do a recrystallization later for larger crystals, but for the initial step it is best to just put the naptha in the freezer right away.
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<font color="yellow">Note:</font> You can cover the container with saran-wrap or a lid, but although naphtha smells pretty strong, it doesn't linger too long like d-limonene or xylene.
  
<font color="yellow">Note:</font> You can cover the container with saran-wrap or a lid, but expect your freezer to smell like naptha for a day or two whether you do or not. I usually to leave it uncovered.
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'''Step 3:''' Keep the naphtha in the freezer for a couple hours and you should start seeing crystals forming.<br /> If the naphtha is still foggy that means that there are microscopic DMT-freebase molecules trying to find a crystal to attach to. Once it is clear then it is getting close to being done. It's best to leave it overnight or at least 8-12 hours though.
  
It will always require several pulls to get all the DMT-freebase. There are 2 ways you can approach the multiple pulls<br />
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'''Step 4:''' Once you are satisfied with the "snow-globe" take your precipitation container out of the freezer and very gently pour off the naphtha back into your bark-mush.
'''Step 2a:''' While the first batch of naptha is in the freezer you can add new naptha and do another "pull", repeating the <font color="orange">non-polar wash</font>.
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Make sure to pour it off slowly so none of the crystals spill out, then find a (preferably outdoors) place to lean your precipitation container against, the few drops of excess naphtha will drip off and all of the naphtha surrounding the crystals will evaporate in a couple of hours.<br /> Sometimes the crystals are floating all over, however usually just SLOWLY pouring the naphtha off works fine. You may use a coffee filter to catch them if you prefer.
  
'''Step 2b:''' Wait until the mix has precipitated all the crystals and re-use only the single batch of naptha.
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'''Once your container no longer smells like naphtha the DMT-freebase is ready! Scrape them up with a razor or a small spoon and put in a small sealable container or baggie for storage. Keep it in a COOL DRY PLACE because DMT crystals will simply melt on a hot day'''
  
In either case it will require 2-3 pulls to get about 90% of the DMT, likely over 5 pulls to get over 98%.
 
  
'''Step 3:''' Keep the naptha in the freezer for a couple hours and you should start seeing crystals forming.<br /> If the naptha is still foggy that means that there are microscopic DMT-freebase molecules trying to find a crystal to attach to. Once it is clear then it is getting close to being done. It's best to leave it overnight or at least 8-12 hours though.
 
  
'''Step 4:''' Once you are satisfied with the "snow-globe" take it out and pour off the naptha. Make sure to pour it off slowly so none of the crystals spill out, then find a (preferably outdoors, fumes) place to lean the container against, the excess naptha will drip off and evaporate in a couple hours.<br /> Sometimes the crystals are floating all over, usually just SLOWLY pouring the naptha off works, you may need to pour it through a coffee filter to get all the crystals though.
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'''Additional Naphtha Pulls:'''
  
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As I mentioned before, there are recommended timings for pulling with naphtha, but they are planned so you don't need to use extra solvent.
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My recommended proceedure is as follows:
  
<font color="yellow">Note 1:</font> If the first 2 pulls don't cloud or precipitate crystals after 8-12 hours then check something in the extraction did not work correctly. Check [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.com/w/index.php?title=Q21Q21%27s_Vinegar/Lime_A/B_Extraction_Tek&action=submit#Common_issues.2FTroubleshooting  Common issues/Troubleshooting] because that should not happen.
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Warm and Pull either immediately or at 6-8 hours after adding the lime then seperate and crystallize in the freezer
  
<font color="yellow">Note 2:</font>there may be a small film underneath the crystals. The film is soluble in vinegar and I am pretty sure it is either <font color="yellow">DMT-n-oxide</font> or <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font>
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Warm and Pull at 24 hours after adding the lime then seperate and crystallize in the freezer
  
Once it no longer smells like naptha the DMT-freebase is ready.
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Warm and Pull at 48 hours after adding the lime then seperate and crystallize in the freezer
  
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'''The above 3 pulls should total 80-90% of the total DMT in your MHRB'''
  
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Warm and Pull at 1 week after adding the lime then seperate and crystallize in the freezer
  
=== Storage: ===
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Warm and Pull at 2-3 after adding the lime then seperate and crystallize in the freezer
<br /> You can either scrape the DMT up and store in a mini-ziplock bag or any other small sealable container as is.<br /> A playing card folded with a crease down the middle works very well for moving the crystals around.
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The other option is to dissolve it in vinegar as a tincture. <br /> (Most will probably keep it as is, but the tincture method is worth mentioning)
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'''All 5 pulls together should contain 95% or more than the total DMT in your MHRB'''
  
I personally prefer the tincture because it is easier to measure, keep, transport, smoke and it can be filtered for the utmost purity. <br /> If a tincture is to be made then all you need to do is dissolve everything in the precipitation container in a minimal amount of vinegar, the liquid will need to be evaporated down until it starts getting deep-yellow.<br /> There is a lot more information on tinctures in Tek 1
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<font color="yellow">Final Notes on Extracting with Tek 2:</font>
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- The solvent and the crystals will usually be more yellow with each pull. You won't notice the difference when smoking yellow DMT vs white DMT though. Also, your DMT crystals will often turn more yellow over long periods of time.
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- There may be a small film underneath the crystals. I am pretty sure it is either <font color="yellow">DMT-n-oxide</font> or <font color="darkred">Jungle DMT</font> which are both readily smokable and psychoactive like the white DMT crystals.
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- You can do a re-crystallization for larger crystals (https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Recrystallization)
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- If the first 2 pulls don't cloud or precipitate crystals after 8-12 hours then check something in the extraction did not work correctly. Check [http://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/w/index.php?title=Q21Q21%27s_Vinegar/Lime_A/B_Extraction_Tek&action=submit#Common_issues.2FTroubleshooting  Common issues/Troubleshooting] because that should not happen.
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- Technically you can make a tincture from Tek 2 by salting the naphtha with vinegar or dissolving the crystals in vinegar. This will produce a beautiful amber-colored liquid that can be measured in 2-3 drops rather than with a scale. This is my prefered method, but I know everyone loves pretty crystals, so this might take some of the magic out of Tek 2 for many people.
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=== Smoking: ===
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I have pretty much no experience smoking off herb as I don't like it. So I can only speak about smoking off metal scrubbers.
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These scrubbers are pretty much DMT's best friend. A device using these scrubbers is deamed "the machine". (https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/The_Machine) I cut and roll up mesh kitchen scrubbers at about 2cm x 2cm then after charring off the varnish, cooling them and then re-rolling them they are about 1cm x 1cm.
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You just gently put a single dose of your DMT crystals on the ball then warm it with a ligher until they have melted and coated the metal and you've created a nearly fool-proof DMT smoking method. The "machine ball" can be placed in any bowl in any bong/pipe on earth and smoked nearly effortlessly. I recommend a jet lighter, not because you need lots of heat, but so you can direct the flame accurately. But any decent lighter should work.
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As for what to smoke it out of, of course there are tons of different smoking devices, but I’ve had the most positive experiences smoking from a bong. I made my own bongs from plastic and glass, but any bong will do.
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There is a whole sub-forum on the DMT nexus about different methods of smoking (https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=topics&f=50)explore and find your favorite one.
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Best of luck in Hyperspace!
  
 
=== Super-short Compressed Tek 2 ===
 
=== Super-short Compressed Tek 2 ===
You need:  
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You need:
 
<br />Lime (Ca(OH2)
 
<br />Lime (Ca(OH2)
 
<br />MHRB
 
<br />MHRB
 
<br />Vinegar
 
<br />Vinegar
<br />Naptha
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<br />Naphtha
 
<br />Freezer
 
<br />Freezer
  
First mix enough vinegar to wet your MHRB (100g of bark is good for first extraction)
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In a bowl, mix enough vinegar to wet your MHRB (100g of MHRB is good for first extraction)
 
When it is wet, red and kinda thick-muddy slowly add boiling water until there is enough liquid that it moves back and forth when you tip the container. Mix it very thoroughly
 
When it is wet, red and kinda thick-muddy slowly add boiling water until there is enough liquid that it moves back and forth when you tip the container. Mix it very thoroughly
 
Let it sit for 15 minutes or so.
 
Let it sit for 15 minutes or so.
  
Next add at least 3:4 ratio lime to bark. IE: 75g or more lime for 100g MHRB
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Next add at least 75g or more lime for every 100g MHRB
Mix it thoroughly. It can be anywhere from the consistancy of cookie dough to thick pea soup. Not too wet and not bone dry so you see dry lime all over.
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Mix it thoroughly. It can be anywhere from the consistency of cookie dough to thick porridge.  
Let it sit for about an hour, stirring periodically.  
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Let it sit for about an 1-6 hours, stirring periodically. The closer to 6 hours you the more DMT you'll get on your first pull
  
Make sure the bark mush is warm. Cold naptha is very poor at dissolving DMT. You can use anything gentle to heat, hot water bath or crock pot on LOW. Naptha is FLAMABLE so do not use anything with a flame or an element on anything but LOW.
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Use a bowl underneath containing hot water to warm your bark mush.  
Add about 1ml naptha for every 1g MHRB used. It should stay clear and separate from the bark mush.
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Add about 100ml naphtha for every 100g MHRB used. It should stay clear and separate from the bark mush.
Stir the naptha around all the bark. Stir periodically over 5-10 minutes.  
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Stir the naphtha around all the bark. Stir periodically over 40-50 minutes, making sure the bark mush is kept warm the whole time.
  
Gently pour off the naptha (might need to use coffee filter) into a container which will go in the freezer. I use an 8 inch pyrex cake pan.
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Wipe the bottom of your bowl dry, then gently pour off the naphtha  into a container which will go in the freezer (optionally through a coffee filter to catch sediment). I use an 8 inch pyrex cake pan.
If the naptha is at a low level in the container you may want to wrap it in saran wrap to prevent evaporation
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If the naphtha is at a low level in the container you may want to wrap it in saran wrap to prevent evaporation.
  
In a couple hours the naptha should get cloudy. Slowly over 8-24 hours the DMT will precipitate out of the naptha and form crystals on the container.
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In a couple of hours the naphtha should get cloudy. Slowly over 8-12 hours the DMT will precipitate out of the naphtha and form crystals on the container.
When the naptha is no longer cloudy then gently and but quickly pour the naptha off the crystals (may need coffee filter).
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When the naphtha is no longer cloudy then gently pour the naphtha off the crystals and back into your bark mush (you may use a coffee filter if you prefer).
Put the container on it's side to allow the naptha to evaporate. Watch the sun because the crystals will melt into a goo at about 40C or so.
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Put the container on its side to allow the naphtha to evaporate. Keep it out of the sunlight because the crystals will melt into a goo at about 40C or so.
  
When the crystals no longer smell of naptha they are ready to smoke or whatever. Keep in a dime bag or something.  
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When the crystals no longer smell of naphtha they are ready to smoke or whatever. Keep in a dime bag or something. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE TO AVOID MELTING!
  
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Your first pull will only contain a portion of the total DMT, I recommend warming the naphtha, seperating and crystallizing again at 1 day, 2 days, 1 week and 2-3 weeks. Each pull will yeild less DMT.
  
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The easiest smoking method is making a small ball out of a copper kitchen scrubber, burning off the vanish, then rolling it tight. Put a dose of DMT crystals gently on the ball, then slowly heat it until they have all melted into it. At that point the ball can be smoked out of any bowl in any pipe or bong.
  
  
  
 
== Common issues/Troubleshooting ==
 
== Common issues/Troubleshooting ==
<br />'''If the first 2 pulls (or pulls >2 hours after adding lime) don't seem to be yielding much or any DMT then there are a few questions you can ask to find the issue: '''
 
<br />'''Question 1:''' Was your lime Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)?<br />
 
'''Solution 1:''' If the answer was "no" (look up MSDS) then real lime will need to be added in the amount mentioned in the tek as well as enough water to create the correct consistency.
 
<br />This error can cause the tek to become a STB rather than an A/B. Lime STB teks take 36-48 hours for the solvent to pull a significant amount of DMT so that may end up being what happens.
 
  
'''Questions 2:''' Was the mush mixed thoroughly enough? Was it too dry?
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The teks are pretty comprehensive, so as long as you follow the steps you can expect success.
<br />'''Solutions 2:''' A little more water or mixing if done quickly may immediately fix the problem but may create a STB situation metioned in Solution 1.
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There are 5 likely causes of no DMT or very small yields of DMT. Each of them has to do with the quality of your core extraction materials:
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'''1. Your Lime is not Calcium Hydroxide'''
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This will mean that the pH of your basified bark mush is not high enough to convert the DMT-acetate to DMT freebase. Adding lime and water to the mix may fix this, but it depends on what your previous "lime" was.
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'''2. Your Solvent was not the D-limonene/Xylene/Naphtha that was mentioned in the Teks.'''
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This will result in either no DMT being dissolved in the solvent, the solvent mixing with the bark, no precipitation of DMT, no salting of DMT or maybe something else.
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If your solvent evaporates on glass without leaving reside, completely dry out your lime-bark-solvent outside until it is crumbly (DO NOT USE HEAT!) and then proceeding to pull with proper solvent. Although it is likely to work, no guarentees.
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If your solvent leaves a residue when evaporated on glass then it has additives in it and you risk significant health problems by doing anything further, just throw everything out and start again with fresh MHRB and proper solvent!
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'''3. Your MHRB is not MHRB'''
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This basically means you have no DMT to extract, so there is no solution to this issue other than getting yourself real MHRB
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'''4: Your MHRB is not powdered'''
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I have tried about 5x to get this tek to work with shredded bark and got a maximum of 5% the yield as powdered bark. If you have unused bark, you can try to powder it in a really strong blender, but most blenders can't powder MHRB. It might be better to just do a lye tek with your MHRB
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'''5. Your vinegar is not 5% acetic acid'''
  
'''Questions 3:'''(Tek 2 only) Is your Naptha suitable for use in freezer-precipitating DMT? (less likely) Did you use way too much?
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This will result in a successful, but 5x slower tek as it makes it a lime STB. You will have to wait much longer for the lime to work on the MHRB, but you just need patience and you'll get a full yield
<br />'''Solutions 3:''' If No to the first, look up the MSDS on the naptha or look up previous forum posts (avoid making entirely new post if possible).  
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<br />If No to the 2nd you may need to evaporate a portion of the naptha (not with heat, use fan to speed up room-temp evaporation) I've never had to do that though.
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'''Question 4''': Was the vinegar added regular white vinegar suitable for this extraction?
 
<br />'''Solution 4''':If no, this will cause a STB situation mentioned in Solution 1
 
  
'''Question 5:''' Is your MHRB actually MHRB which contains DMT?
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<br /><font size="6px">'''<font color="yellow">Good luck in all your life's endeavors! </font>'''</font>
<br />'''Solution 5:''' Buy some real MHRB. Though with all the sources reviewed in the supplier forum I have never seen this as a problem.
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<br /><font size="6px">'''<font color="yellow">Good luck in all your life's endeavors! </font>'''</font>
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Latest revision as of 19:52, 12 July 2023


This tek is not Q21Q21's original idea but rather a culmination of many people's ideas.
It is NOT perfect so if you can think of a better way to do ANY part of it then try it and PM me if it works!
The tek is written in first person but they are Q21Q21's words.

(Q21Q21 being a fictional alien entity... with internet access)


This tek was inspired by:
Blueskine whose idea for freebasing acetates with heat changed my life!
Noman whose tek on erowid inspired my first extraction
69ron and his mescaline tek that taught me the power of lime
amor_fati whose tek inspired me to try a vinegar step and made the tek over 10x faster
SyZyGyPSy was the first person to report using limonene to extract spice
Anyone whose post was read and forgot who posted it, you all helped.
Lye which is so toxic and nasty.

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Introduction

As a comprehensive guide there's lots of information other than just instructions on how to extract DMT but is nonetheless very useful for understanding the process. It is the goal of the tek that the reader will be able to understand the reasoning and general chemical processes behind each step while the tek is being performed.

If you would like to get right into the "What do I do?" then you can start by reading the Super-short Compressed Tek. (Then the full tek later)
Tek 1 (Uses xylene/d-limonene)
Tek 2 (Uses naphtha)

Background Information

The DMT plant - Mimosa hostilis root bark

While DMT is contained in many plants and animals the plant most commonly used for extractions and the one to be used for this tek is Mimosa Hostilis (abbreviated as MHRB)

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Mimosa Hostilis Plant, Whole Mimosa Hostilis Root Bark (MHRB), Shredded MHRB, Powdered MHRB


Mimosa Hostilis is a shrub that contains N-N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and 2 other similarly psychoactive alkaloids (and some TINY amounts of NMT) in its root-bark .

Discussions about suppliers of MHRB are no longer allowed on the DMT-Nexus, so it's best to do outside-Nexus searches for suppliers.

An extremely important note is that I have tried about 10x to get this tek to work with shredded bark and failed each time. Powdered MHRB is the only thing I'd recommend to buy as most blenders cannot powder MHRB properly.

Info about the 3 types of DMT contained in MHRB

Note: All 3 forms of DMT can be administered in several ways which may be mentioned in passing. If you don't know the terms then these links will direct you towards the information.
Methods: Pharmahuasca, Mucosahuasca or Smoking



White N-N-DMT


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White DMT I extracted using Tek 2


White N-N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is pure DMT. MHRB usually contains about 1% of its weight in White DMT, though yields from extractions of less than 0.5% and up to 2% are not unheard of.

In the past the ultimate goal of most extractions was to get these pure white crystals, the bark however has more than just White DMT in it.


Red "Jungle" DMT

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Thick dark red Jungle DMT extracted from by fully depleting the MHRB using naphtha, then pulling with xylene

"Jungle" DMT is also contained in the bark but cannot be extracted into crystals like White DMT

Jungle DMT when smoked or consumed in pharmahuasca produces effects similar in duration and effects to White DMT.
I strongly believe the yellow DMT which MANY people prefer to pure White DMT is in fact small amounts of Jungle DMT mixed with the White DMT.
I think the cause of this is because Jungle DMT is ever so slightly soluble in naphtha. An analysis was done on this Jungle DMT and it is mostly (95%) DMT. Nonetheless I and many others still believe Jungle DMT produces noticeably different effects.


Yellow DMT-N-oxide

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Crystallized DMT-N-oxide made with peroxide and white DMT

DMT-N-oxide was previously thought to be the reason for the yellow in "impure" DMT, but in fact Oxides seems unlikely to be present in the extracted DMT in significant amounts at all. (as I mentioned I believe that yellow is Jungle DMT)
I and many others have smoked DMT which has been in ambient air for months/years without any significant loss of potency.
Considering my tests (using the Oxides in the picture) suggest Oxides are about 1/3 or less potent than white DMT or jungle DMT when smoked (waiting on replication of this test to be positive though) then I conclude Oxides are insignificant and need not be worried about.


Jimjam - The Full Spectrum Product

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Jimjam DMT acetate I extracted using Tek 1 with d-limonene


If all the alkaloids are together then the product is a full-spectrum product called "Jimjam". This term will be used a lot during Tek 1.

Jimjam is considered by many to give the full effect of the MHRB. This mix is usually 1-2% of the weight of the MHRB though yields from extractions of more than 2% are not unheard of.

DANGER: DMT and anything containing DMT (like Jimjam DMT) is illegal to possess in most countries - make sure you know your country's laws before considering any extractions.

About the 2 teks


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Often instead of saying d-limonene, xylene or naphtha they will be referred to as "the solvent"


In each tek many of the processes are the same but the one big difference is the non-polar solvent used.
Tek 2 uses naphtha (lighter fluid) while Tek 1 uses either xylene (paint thinner) or d-limonene (a citrus-derived cleaner but also used to dissolve HIPS 3D-printing supports)

(Vegetable oil can also apparently be used for Tek 1, you can search the Nexus for the many long threads talking about using it as a solvent)


Naphtha needs to be heated to dissolve or else it won't dissolve anything but its unique solubility properties allow for White DMT to be crystallized out when it is cooled in a freezer. Tek 2 thus involves a heating-step and a freezer-step that Tek 1 does not have. However, naphtha does not dissolve Jungle DMT very well so the extracted product will be almost entirely white DMT and leave the Jungle DMT in the MHRB.

d-limonene and xylene dissolve both white DMT and Jungle DMT at room temperate so Tek 1 doesn't need a heating step.
Because of that it will yield full-spectrum product Jimjam DMT but since it is soluble, even when the solvent is cold, freezer precipitation doesn't work, so one of many different methods can be used to isolate the Jimjam DMT from the solvent.

Useful to know: If d-limonene is used, the tek will be

*100% food-safe*

Note:d-limonene still smells very strong and lingers in your house


For a first-timer Tek 2 may be better advised than Tek 1 because it requires fewer steps and is well-suited for very small test batches like 30g-50g MHRB. I recommend Tek 1 for larger batches.

That being said, both teks are quite simple - comparable to baking a cake.

A little info on Lime


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The star of the show (teks) is lime . This food-safe base is
a replacement for lye which is very caustic and toxic.

lime is known as:Lime/Pickling Lime/Hydrated Lime/Cal/Ca(OH)2/Calcium Hydroxide/Kalkwasser.

Until recently using caustic and toxic Sodium Hydroxide (lye, drain cleaner) was the only option as the base when extracting DMT. Lye is very potentially dangerous

These Teks instead use Lime. Lime is a powerful base that is actually food safe. It is powerfully alkaline so take care not to get it in your eyes or inhale it and wash your hands after touching it.

There have often been difficulties obtaining lime, though it is cheap and available in large quantities.

'Here are some tips:
Lime is used in gardening, pickling of foods and also aquariums.
So the best places to look for/call up are grocery stores, ethnic grocery stores or aquarium supply stores.

Local availability varies all the way from none to lots depending on country/location.
If those stores don't have it then one could search a hardware store though often it is only available in LARGE (like 5kg) quantities and many "gardening lime" products are not Ca(OH)2 so make sure to look up a MSDS on a product to be sure.

If no pure/satisfactory product can be obtained locally. Look on the internet for something and confirm that it is pure Ca(OH)2 before purchasing it from a reputable vendor.

If I haven't made this clear enough, let me end this section with a final clarification: You MUST use proper lime for this tek to work! Make sure you do, good luck!


Tek 1: The Jimjam party

Materials required:


IMPORTANT:
The lime, the vinegar, the d-limonene/xylene and MHRB MUST MUST MUST be correct and suitable for use in this tek. The vast majority or problems or complete failures in this tek and others as well are simply due to questionable or incorrect materials. This tek is very easy and I tell people who ask about it, "It is just as easy as it sounds. If your materials are good then your end product will be VERY GOOD."


Extraction Specific:
30g or more Mimosa hostilis root bark (MHRB)
250ml or more 5% White vinegar (CH3COOH)
30g or more Lime (Ca(OH)2)
125ml or more d-Limonene or Xylene
one Container, 1000ml or larger (HDPE2 plastic, glass, metal. Something limonene/xylene won't dissolve)
one or more chopsticks or wooden spoon (to stir the gooey bark)
Some Sealable and shakeable container, 500ml or larger (HDPE2 plastic or glass) or a Separatory funnel
one Turkey baster or pipette(HDPE2 plastic, glass, metal. Something limonene/xylene won't dissolve)
one Stove or Kettle
one Pot or Pan


Useful tools
one or more Funnels
one Rice cooker
one Baking pan/large surface area container
one or more razor blades/scrapers
one or two high quality mason jars


Tincture tools
one or more Medicine droppers. 5ml and/or 1ml
one or more Tincture bottles (1,2,4 or 8 dram) or very small airtight containers (10-20ml)
one or more Sauce cups/shot glasses
one spoon
one lighter/candle/heat source

Preparation:


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Step 1: Prepare your supplies

This Tek can get a little messy, so it's best to have everything prepared ahead of time. Above is a picture of your core materials, but make sure to read through the whole material list for everything you might need. Have everything you need nearby so you don't have to make a random trip to a store, halting the Tek.

Also I recommend always having the Tek open an a computer/phone for quick reference.

Caution: Using plastic containers or any plastic in the extraction creates a risk either small plastic residues in the product or even a completely messed up end product. (This is not an exaggeration, read these posts: #1, #2, #3) HDPE2 (Most dense non-clear plastics, labeled as such on the bottom) should be safe to use but glass would be the safest choice.

Acidification with Vinegar:


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This step utilizes the vinegar (acetic acid) to change the DMT-tannate molecules contained in the MHRB into DMT-acetate and in the process dissolve them into the surrounding vinegar. The pH of the dilute vinegar is ~2.5 so the mix will probably be around that but checking the pH shouldn't be necessary.


Note 1: this step does not need to be too "exact".

Step 1: Take 30g-250g powdered MHRB and place in your container. (For first-timers 100g is recommended, this tek does not work with shredded/whole MHRB)

Step 2: Add vinegar to the bark and stir until the bark starts forming clumps. Add enough so most of the bark is wet, red and clumpy.

Step 3: Slowly and while stirring add near-boiling tap water. Add and stir until it is wet enough to flow when you tip the container to one side or the other.

The bark will absorb some of the water over the first few minutes.

Add more warm/hot water to get it wet enough again as needed (it will be about: 100ml vinegar and 100ml near-boiling water for 100g MHRB).

Step 4: Stir several times as the bark is let to sit for 20-40 minutes (longer won't hurt though). YOU DO NOT NEED TO STIR CONSTANTLY, ONLY PERIODICALLY.


Note 2: If you were to choose not to do the acidification step (thus doing a STB lime tek) it would work... but that would make the tek take at least 5x as long to complete. I do not recommend skipping the vinegar step! The vinegar step is essential for the swiftness of the Tek.

Basification with Lime:


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A basified mix of MHRB at Consistency 2

This step utilizes the alkalinity of the lime to convert the polar DMT-acetate in the vinegar-water (a polar solvent) into non-polar DMT freebase which is soluble in limonene/xylene (non-polar solvents) and not soluble in water. Since lime can raise the pH to 12-12.5 the pH of the "mush" should be close to that though once again pH testing shouldn't be necessary.

MAKE SURE YOUR LIME IS Calcium Hydroxide OR ELSE THE TEK WILL NOT WORK!

Step 1: Add to the mix at least 3g of lime for every 4g of MHRB used. (IE: 150g lime for 200g MHRB.) Don't be fussy though, more lime will not hurt.

For those of you without scales: 1 cup of lime is 130-150g.

Step 2: Stir it very thoroughly until all the pure white lime is mixed and there is no more red. The mix tends to form a "dark top" when you stop mixing - that is fine. It is completely normal.

Step 3: Create the right consistency.

There are 3 different consistencies that you can shoot for with a lime-tek. Each one will require slightly different methods of mixing and separating the solvent, but none of them are obviously superior so I'll just briefly talk about them.

Once you have achieved your desired consistency, move on the the Pulling with Non-Polar Solvent


1 - Dry and Crumbly

How to achieve it:

After step 2, add lime until the mix is pretty dry, then either let it dry at room temperature or in an oven on low until dry and crumbly

Pros:

This one seems to have the least amount of solvent loss, but still will absorb a noticeable amount over time.

Cons:

Requires extra lime and time to create the consistency

Pouring the solvent off can result in bits of sediment at the bottom, so filtering is recommended

If there are large chunks, the solvent may not fully penetrate them


2 - Thick Porridge

How to achieve it:

After step 2, add water or lime until it resembles a thick porridge

Pros:

Easiest to achieve and work with in my opinion

Cons:

Greatest solvent loss of the 3 methods


3 - Tomato Soup-like

How to achieve it:

After step 2, add water until it resembles a thick and grainy soup that easily flows as a whole when its container is tilted

Pros:

Medium solvent loss

Can be used in a sealed bottle or a bowl

Note: Xylene and d-limonene love to leak out of sealed containers! HDPE2 milk jugs and high quality mason jars work well

Cons:

Heavier and easier to spill

Can form emulsions with solvent (usually only with vigorous agitation)

Pulling with Non-Polar Solvent:


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A large batch of MHRB-lime mush in a bowl with clear d-limonene solvent floating on top

Each time this step is done it is called "a pull" and the step is used a non-polar solvent to dissolve the Jimjam DMT from the basified bark, this separation is essential if a pure product is to be extracted


IMPORTANT NOTE: Solvent loss is very typical in limeteks, it is basically a necessary evil you need to accept. Losing 50-100ml of solvent during a pull with a large batch of MHRB is quite common for me. Just make sure you have much more solvent than you need and you won’t have a problem.


When to do your pulls:

I recommend to do the first pull after the lime has had 6-8 hours to work on the bark, this is the most efficient time to get a quick good yield. A pull done at this time usually gets you around 30-50% of the total DMT in the MHRB.

If you do a pull right after adding the lime, it will work, but will be more like 10-25% of the total DMT

After your first pull, I recommend one at ~24 hours and one at ~48 hours. These 3 pulls together should yield you 80-90% of the total DMT

Pulls after that tend to be rather inefficient. If you want to extract all the DMT, I recommend 2 additional pulls: at 1 week and at 2 or 3 weeks. All 5 pulls combined should yield you over 95% of the total DMT.


Step 1: Add at least 1.5-2ml d-limonene or xylene for every gram of MHRB. (75-100ml for 50g)

Step 2: Mix so the solvent contacts all the bark-mix as thoroughly as possible, it should not mix into the bark and should remain transparent.

If you have it in a bowl: mix with a spoon or chopstick. You can mix it pretty well without getting an emulsion in my experience, but no need to be vigorous when mixing.

If you have it in a sealable container: you can just roll the container around in your hands to mix it.

Be very careful not to mix too vigorously or you can get a nasty emulsion (all of the solvent stuck in the bark mix).

Mix it well several times over 40-60 minutes. (I’ve done experiments that suggest pulls under 30 minutes do not completely dissolve the DMT-freebase into the solvent.)

YOU DO NOT NEED TO STIR CONSTANTLY, ONLY PERIODICALLY.

Step 3: Separate the solvent from the lime-bark mix. You needn't be too fussy about getting 100% of the solvent, 90% is a good goal. Trying for more usually results in frustration and getting bark-mush in the solvent.

If you have it in a bowl Prepare a funnel with a cotton ball in the neck over a solvent-safe container then very carefully pour the solvent into the funnel.

If you have it in a sealable container: Prepare a funnel with a cotton ball in the neck over a solvent-safe container then use a turkey baster or pipette to suck up the solvent and squirt by squirt put it through the funnel.

Note:Although you can do another pull with fresh solvent while you are working with the pull you just separated, it probably is not worth the effort and is just wasteful.

Alternative Next-Steps

Now that you have a solvent containing dissolved DMT there are several methods to complete the tek besides my method. There are 3 alternative methods to get the DMT out of the solvent, Each is explained in detail in BLAB (Step 4) by all means give them a look and if you prefer them then do them instead.

↓My preferred method is below↓


Salting with Vinegar:


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Cloudy d-limonene floating on top of yellowish vinegar

This step uses vinegar (acetic acid) to convert the DMT-freebase in the solvent to DMT-acetate which are water soluble, but not soluble in d-limonene or xylene. It is called "salting" and is basically just getting the DMT out of the solvent.

Note 1: Xylene and D-Limonene are very leaky, most containers will eventually start leaking during the salting process. I recommend high quality mason jars that you’ve tested the lids to make sure the solvent doesn’t react with.

Step 1: Pour some vinegar into the sealable container with the solvent. About 2 shot glasses full.

Step 2: Seal the container and agitate it a bunch. I prefer to use the turning-the-doorknob method to agitate as shaking sometimes causes leakage. Emulsions in this step always resolve pretty easily. No need to be careful.

Agitate the container 3-4 times over 40-60 minutes. The solvent will quickly start to get cloudy and the vinegar will gradually get more yellow.

You don’t have to wait until the solvent gets clear, it doesn’t seem to relate to the process being finished.

Step 3: Use a turkey baster/pipette to suck out the vinegar (bottom layer) and transfer it to a separate clean container. As with the other liquid separations, 90% is okay.

Note 2: Try to get as little of the solvent during the separation as possible. This solvent will leave plant oils and other junk in your end product. That being said, a 1mm layer of solvent atop your vinegar is common using this method.

Step 4: Repeat steps 1-3 once in exactly the same way, combine the separated vinegar pulls in a sealable container. Keep it safe because any spill will be a loss of lots of DMT!

For those that want DMT as soon as possible, proceed immediately on to the condensing step after Step 4.

Step 5: For those more patient/lazy, plan for your next non-polar solvent use.

The most efficient/least effort extraction:

Non-polar pull #1 - 6-8 hours after adding the lime - then use vinegar to salt out the DMT

Non-polar pull #2 - 24 hours after adding the lime - then use vinegar to salt out the DMT

Non-polar pull #3 - 48 hours after adding the lime - then use vinegar to salt out the DMT

~the above 3 pulls should contain 80-90% of the total DMT~

Combine all of the vinegar from pulls 1-3 and proceed to the condensing step.

Non-polar pull #4 - 1 week after adding the lime - then use vinegar to salt out the DMT

Non-polar pull #5 - 2-3 weeks after adding the lime - then use vinegar to salt out the DMT

~the 5 pulls together should contain at least 95% of the total DMT~

Combine all the vinegar from pulls 4-5 and do another condensing.


Condensing/Tincture Making:


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The process of condensing vinegar from light yellow liquid to a dense red tincture (all pulls from 500g MHRB)

This step is just to concentrate the vinegar containing the DMT down to a dense liquid "tincture" which can easily measure dosages by number of drops.

The method explained here is to make a tincture which can be made without too much hassle and once made it safely and cleanly contains all of your DMT maintaining a consistent concentration. This tincture will keep indefinitely, I have used the same for 3+ years with no loss of potency.

Note 1: You could technically evaporate the vinegar completely until it no longer smells of vinegar and you have a very pure smokeable product. But that would result in a goo which is very difficult to measure and transport and must be kept in a sealed container or else it will absorb dirt/dust from the air.

A far more useful alternative to a vinegar tincture would be making a more traditional tincture using ethanol. See this section for information about making one.


There are many steps to do in the condensing, so I HIGHLY recommend combining several batches of vinegar saltings into one because it makes your house smell very vinegary for a few hours and it is much more time/energy consuming to do many times. Moreover, combining tinctures changes their concentrations, requiring re-measuring.


Step 1: Filter the vinegar through a cotton ball placed in the stem of a funnel into a pot. Then pour about a shotglass of water through the cotton ball into the pot to wash out any remaining vinegar.

Step 2: Boil the vinegar down on max until it is around 40-50ml

Step 3: Remove the pot from heat, then use a dropper to carefully filter the liquid through a cotton ball back into the pot then wash the vinegar out of the cotton ball again with water.

Step 4: Lower the heat to medium low and watch it carefully until it is around starts to become red in color.

Note 2: You can estimate the resulting liquid based on the amount of MHRB used. The combined vinegar from 3 solvent pulls will result in roughly 1tsp/5ml for every 100g MHRB used at 10mg/drop. Generally it's much less liquid than you expect, especially if you're used to dosing with crystals.

Step 5: As the liquid becomes redder and redder, before the liquid is all gone, remove the pot from heat, tip the pot to the side and use a dropper to transfer your tincture to a dropper bottle.

It is a delicate balance of not removing all liquid, but getting a good concentration. It is best to aim for a little less liquid than a little more for 2 reasons:

You’ll need to rinse the pot with a few mL of water to get all the DMT off, adding additional liquid to the tincture

Adding more liquid is extremely simple, while removing liquid means doing the condensing again.


A tincture can vary hugely based on a few factors. The color is a simple general indicator of the concentration. Here are pictures of 3 different concentration levels:


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5mg per drop

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10mg per drop

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15mg per drop

More concentration can be done, but tinctures will get thicker and thicker until they are a thick goo (at room temperature) of pure DMT at around 50mg per drop.

For those wanting a more formal measurement of the concentration, proceed on to next optional section.

Measuring the tincture:


Before using the tincture it is recommended to establish either a quantitative or qualitative measurement of the concentration then labeling it with the concentration.


Quantitative Concentration (numerical):

- Drop 10 drops of the vinegar tincture onto a flat glass coaster.

- Put it on MIN on top of an electric element (95-115C) NOT TOO HOT OR IT WILL SHATTER!

- Once the liquid has dissolved and it smells strongly, but not of vinegar, turn off the element and let it sit until cool enough to handle.

During the cooling, measure the weight of a razor blade using a 0.01g or 0.001g scale.

- Remove the coaster from the element then scrape up the goo with a razor and measured using the scale.

- Subtract the weight of the razor blade then divide the number by 10 and that is the concentration per drop.

- Label the tincture with the concentration.

Note: Don't mix the goo back into the tincture because the concentration will change!


Qualitative Concentration (subjective):
This method is much more advised for smoking and not recommended for pharmahuasca/mucosahuasca
- Use one of the methods from the next section to evaporate 1 drop of the tincture and test the effects of the product when smoked.
- If the effects are not as strong as desired then try 2 drops, then 3, 4, etc. until adequate effects are achieved.
- Concentration will then be
*number* drops = Mild
*number* drops = Strong
*number* drops = Breakthrough
*number* drops = Too Strong!

- Label the tincture with the recommended drops for a dosage.


Evaporation and Smoking:


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Preparing a dose using the slow method and smoking DMT off copper using a home-made glass pipe and home-made glass bong

After evaporating all the liquid from some of the tincture you are left with nearly pure DMT acetate goo. DMT acetate is a somewhat unstable acid-salt and decomposes into freebase DMT with heat, so it is readily smokable (and doesn't taste like vinegar)


The Slow and Patient Method

Simply put a number of drops of tincture for a single dose of DMT on your smoking material and let it dry for a few hours before smoking.

Smoking materials:

Neutral Herb (Mullien, Peppermint)

Maoi Containing Herb (Caapi, Passionflower)

Pre-torched Ceramic Fiber Ball

Pre-Charred Copper Kitchen Scrubber Ball

Silicon Carbide Ceramic Foam


Caution: Vinegar on copper may result in smoking small amounts of copper acetate which is not good for you. I cannot formally recommend this method for long term health without more information/research


The Hot and Quick Method

Caution: Hot surfaces, be careful not to burn yourself when doing this!

1: On Glass - Stove/Oven Method

- Drop a dose of DMT from the tincture onto a flat glass coaster (I got my from the dollar store and then removed the rubber feet and glue from the bottom)

- Put the glass onto an electric stove element or into an oven at AS LOW AS POSSIBLE (do not use a gas stovetop)

- After the liquid evaporated and it doesn’t smell of vinegar it is ready. Usually about 1-2 minutes or 5 for fewer drops

- You can either:

a: Scrape up the liquid with a razor blade and transfer it to any smoking material

b: Let the glass cool to the touch then scrape it up with some herb/copper mesh

Note: hot DMT-acetate goo is very liquidy and hard to scrape up, the closer to room temperature it is, the thicker and easier it will be to scrape up.


2: With a Spoon - Lighter/Candle Method

Note:As much as this method might remind someone of a heroin addict preparing his smack for injection it is just vinegar being evaporated in a quick manner.

- Drop a dose of DMT from the tincture onto a spoon then heat it from below with a lighter or candle flame. Be careful not to heat too quickly or it will spatter and DMT some will be lost.

- Continue to heat until the liquid has all gone and you’re left with a thin red liquidy goo that smells strongly but not of vinegar. A hot spoon will rapidly evaporate excess liquid without a flame below, so you can stop heating slightly before the process is finished.

- Carefully scrape up the goo with some herb/copper mesh. It’s usually best to let it cool for at least 30s before doing so to avoid burning yourself and allowing the goo to cool and thicken.


A quick warning about stability.

I would caution anyone against making lots of doses ahead of time with the slow or quick method because DMT-acetate seems somewhat unstable outside the tincture.

It seems like heat is the most significant factor in the degredation though, so storing the pre-dosed metal balls in the freezer is recommended before use.


Smoking:

I have pretty much no experience smoking off herb as I don't like it. So can only speak about smoking off metal scrubbers.

These scrubbers are pretty much DMT's best friend. A device using these scrubbers is deamed "the machine". (https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/The_Machine) I cut and roll up mesh kitchen scrubbers at about 2cm x 2cm then after charring off the varnish, cooling them and then re-rolling them they are about 1cm x 1cm.

Whether DMT crystals are melted on it, or DMT-acetate goo is put on them doesn't matter, you create a nearly fool-proof DMT smoking method. The "machine ball" can be placed in any bowl in any bong/pipe on earth and smoked nearly effortlessly. I recommend a jet lighter, not because you need lots of heat, but so you can direct the flame accurately. But any decent lighter should work.

As for what to smoke it out of, of course there are tons of different smoking devices, but I’ve had the most positive experiences smoking from a bong. I made my own bongs from plastic and glass, but any bong will do.

There is a whole sub-forum on the DMT nexus about different methods of smoking (https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=topics&f=50), most of them should work relatively interchangeably with DMT-acetates because the crystals are usually melted into a goo before smoking anyway.

Best of luck in Hyperspace!



Super-short Compressed Tek 1

You'll need:
Lime (Ca(OH2)
MHRB
Vinegar
D-limonene or Xylene (the solvent)
Dropper Bottle
Hot Plate/Stovetop
Copper Kitchen Scrubber
Turkey baster/pipette (solvent-safe!)

First mix enough vinegar to wet your MHRB (100g of bark is good for first extraction) When it is wet, red and kinda thick-muddy slowly add boiling water until there is enough liquid that it moves back and forth when you tip the container. Mix it very thoroughly Let it sit for 15 minutes or so.

Next add at least 75g or more lime for every 100g MHRB Mix it thoroughly. It can be anywhere from the consistency of cookie dough to thick tomato soup. Let it sit for about an 1-6 hours, stirring periodically. The closer to 6 hours you the more DMT you'll get on your first pull

Add 150ml or more xylene or d-Limonene for every 100g MHRB used. It should stay clear and separate from the bark mush. The mush will absorb a portion of the solvent, this is normal. Stir the solvent around all the bark-mush. Stir periodically over 40-50 minutes.

Gently pour off the solvent (might need to filter it) into a separate solvent-safe container.

Add 2 shot-glasses of vinegar into the solvent and agitate it a few times over 40-50 minutes

Use a turkey baster/pipette to separate the vinegar at the bottom to a separate container then repeat one more time with fresh vinegar

Put the solvent back on the bark-mush. I recommend pouring it off and doing the vinegar step at 1 day and 2 days, early pulls will yield less.

Combine all the vinegar pulls you have and carefully evaporate them until they start turning red. (you can optionally filter it)

Look at the condensing step for a color reference for a good concentration. It is most likely going to be much less liquid than you expect as it is very potent.

Transfer the liquid to a dropper bottle. Now you have a liquid that can be measured by number of drops and when evaporated (with or without heat) leaves a red goo which is readily smokable DMT.

The easiest smoking method is making a small ball out of a copper kitchen scrubber, burning off the vanish, then rolling it tight. Scrub up the DMT with the ball and it can be smoked out of any bowl in any pipe or bong.

Ethanol Tincture

Note:75% ethanol dissolves full spectrum jimjam DMT much better than 95% ethanol, I haven't tried anything less like 40% vodka yet though.

To make an ethanol tincture either: 1: Proceed to step 4 below then continue to heat on minumum until a sap-like red goo remains

After it cools add ethanol drop by drop, stirring with a toothpick until the goo is all dissolved.

Use a dropper to transfer to a small dropper bottle to complete your ticture.

2: Evaporate all of the vinegar in a flat-bottom glass dish in an oven on the lowest setting then take it out as soon as (or slightly before) all the liquid is gone.

Once the resultant goo smells strongly, but not of vinegar then let it cool.

Prepare a small glass-dropper with a minimal amount of ethanol (1 gram of DMT dissolves in about 3ml of 75% ethanol)

Scrape up the goo on a razor then use a toothpick to transfer the goo into the bottle to make your tincture.

The ethanol tincture contains freebase jimjam DMT rather than DMT acetate and should be appropriate for directly evaporating on regular or MAOI herbs for changa. Unlike vinegar, the stability of DMT in ethanol is unknown currently (tests ongoing) so use caution with your DMT stores.



Tek 2: The Fluffy White Funfest

About Naphtha


Naphtha petroleum is a non-polar solvent and the only non-food-safe ingredient, though its toxicity is quite benign. Assuming it is always used with ample ventilation and isn't spilled all over you.
The LD50 (amount needed to consume for 50% of subjects to die) for naphtha is stated as 8000-20000mg/Kg while the LD50 for DMT is 60-110mg/Kg. Heck the LD50 for Vitamin A is 1510-2570mg/Kg and Vitamin B is 560mg/Kg.

Plus 2 things:
1. It evaporates cleanly without a trace in a couple of hours.
2. When burned it produces only WATER and CARBON DIOXIDE, that is why using it as a lighter fuel is safe.

Anyway, it is simply lighter fluid which many houses have around already, but you need one that doesn't have any nasty additives.

If you are in the US then VM+P Naphtha is your choice.
If you are in Canada then Ronsonol Lighter Fluid or Escort Camp Fuel are your choices.
If you can't find either then buy some lighter fluid and test it:
1. Pour a little on a surface (I use blank CDs)
2. Wait an hour or two for it to evaporate. If it smells or looks like anything other than a blank and clean/dry surface then the lighter fluid SHOULDN'T be used.


(What your product will could like if you follow the tek)
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Materials required:


IMPORTANT: The lime, the vinegar, the naphtha and MHRB MUST MUST MUST be correct and suitable for use in this tek. The vast majority of problems or complete failures in this tek and others as well are simply due to questionable or incorrect materials. This tek is very easy and I tell people who ask about it, "It is just as easy as it sounds. If your materials are good then your end product will be VERY GOOD."


Two Containers that fit one in another (HDPE plastic, glass, metal, something naphtha won't dissolve/degrade)
one Electric Kettle or Stove w/ pot (kettle is best)
one or more baking pans/wide mouth containers for freezer precipitation
one freezer
30g or more Mimosa hostilis root bark (MHRB)
50ml or more 5% White Vinegar (CH3COOH)
Some Lime Ca(OH)2
100ml or more Naphtha
one or more chopsticks or wooden spoons(to stir the gooey bark)

Useful tools
a few Playing cards
one or more razor blades/scrapers
Some coffee filters

Preparation:

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Step 1: Prepare your supplies

This Tek can get a little messy, so it's best to have everything prepared ahead of time. Above is a picture of your core materials, but make sure to read through the whole material list for everything you might need. Have everything you need nearby so you don't have to make a random trip to a store, halting the Tek.

Also I recommend always having the Tek open an a computer/phone for quick reference.

Caution: Using plastic containers or any plastic in the extraction creates a risk either small plastic residues in the product or even a completely messed up end product. (This is not an exaggeration, read these posts: #1, #2, #3) HDPE2 (Most dense non-clear plastics, labeled as such on the bottom) should be safe to use but glass would be the safest choice.

Acidification with Vinegar:


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This step utilizes the vinegar (acetic acid) to change the DMT-tannate molecules contained in the MHRB into DMT-acetate and in the process dissolve them into the surrounding vinegar. The pH of the dilute vinegar is ~2.5 so the mix will probably be around that but checking the pH shouldn't be necessary.


Note 1: this step does not need to be too "exact".

Step 1: Take 30g-250g powdered MHRB and place in your container. (For first-timers 100g is recommended, this tek does not work with shredded/whole MHRB)

Step 2: Add vinegar to the bark and stir until the bark starts forming clumps. Add enough so most of the bark is wet, red and clumpy.

Step 3: Slowly and while stirring add near-boiling tap water. Add and stir until it is wet enough to flow when you tip the container to one side or the other.

The bark will absorb some of the water over the first few minutes.

Add more warm/hot water to get it wet enough again as needed (it will be about: 100ml vinegar and 100ml near-boiling water for 100g MHRB).

Step 4: Stir several times as the bark is let to sit for 20-40 minutes (longer won't hurt though). YOU DO NOT NEED TO STIR CONSTANTLY, ONLY PERIODICALLY.


Note 2: If you were to choose not to do the acidification step (thus doing a STB lime tek) it would work... but that would make the tek take at least 5x as long to complete. I do not recommend skipping the vinegar step! The vinegar step is essential for the swiftness of the Tek.

Basification with Lime:


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A basified mix of MHRB at Consistency 2

This step utilizes the alkalinity of the lime to convert the polar DMT-acetate in the vinegar-water (a polar solvent) into non-polar DMT freebase which is soluble in limonene/xylene (non-polar solvents) and not soluble in water. Since lime can raise the pH to 12-12.5 the pH of the "mush" should be close to that though once again pH testing shouldn't be necessary.

MAKE SURE YOUR LIME IS Calcium Hydroxide OR ELSE THE TEK WILL NOT WORK!

Step 1: Add to the mix at least 3g of lime for every 4g of MHRB used. (IE: 150g lime for 200g MHRB.) Don't be fussy though, more lime will not hurt.

For those of you without scales: 1 cup of lime is 130-150g.

Step 2: Stir it very thoroughly until all the pure white lime is mixed and there is no more red. The mix tends to form a "dark top" when you stop mixing - that is fine. It is completely normal.

Step 3: Create the right consistency.

There are 3 different consistencies that you can shoot for with a lime-tek. Each one will require slightly different methods of mixing and separating the solvent, but none of them are obviously superior so I'll just briefly talk about them.

Once you have achieved your desired consistency, move on the the Pulling with Naphtha


1 - Dry and Crumbly

How to achieve it:

After step 2, add lime until the mix is pretty dry, then either let it dry at room temperature or in an oven on low until dry and crumbly

Pros:

This one seems to have the least amount of solvent loss, but still will absorb a noticeable amount over time.

Cons:

Requires extra lime and time to create the consistency

Pouring the solvent off can result in bits of sediment at the bottom, so filtering is recommended

If there are large chunks, the solvent may not fully penetrate them


2 - Thick Porridge

How to achieve it:

After step 2, add water or lime until it resembles a thick porridge

Pros:

Easiest to achieve and work with in my opinion

Cons:

Greatest solvent loss of the 3 methods


3 - Tomato Soup-like

How to achieve it:

After step 2, add water until it resembles a thick and grainy soup that easily flows as a whole when its container is tilted

Pros:

Medium solvent loss

Can be used in a sealed bottle or a bowl

Note: Xylene and d-limonene love to leak out of sealed containers! HDPE2 milk jugs and high quality mason jars work well

Cons:

Heavier and easier to spill

Can form emulsions with solvent (usually only with vigorous agitation)

Pulling with Naphtha:


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A large batch of MHRB-lime mush in a bowl with clear naphtha solvent floating on top

Each time this step is done it is called "a pull" and the step uses naphtha to dissolve the DMT freebase from the bark-mush. This separation is essential if a pure product is to be extracted.

Caution: Naphtha fumes are toxic and it evaporates very quickly, so do all of the following in a ventilated area (window open and/or a fan).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Solvent loss is very typical in limeteks, it is basically a necessary evil you need to accept. Losing 50-100ml of solvent during a pull with a large batch of MHRB is quite common for me. Just make sure you have much more solvent than you need and you won’t have a problem.


When to do your pulls:

I recommend to do the first pull after the lime has had 6-8 hours to work on the bark, this is the most efficient time to get a quick good yield. A pull done at this time usually gets you around 30-50% of the total DMT in the MHRB.

If you do a pull right after adding the lime, it will work, but will be more like 10-25% of the total DMT

After your first pull, I recommend one at ~24 hours and one at ~48 hours. These 3 pulls together should yield you 80-90% of the total DMT

Pulls after that tend to be rather inefficient. If you want to extract all the DMT, I recommend 2 additional pulls: at 1 week and at 2 or 3 weeks. All 5 pulls combined should yield you over 95% of the total DMT.


Step 1: Get a large bowl that your bark-mush container/bowl can easily fit in. Place your container/bowl inside the bottom bowl then add boiling water to the BOTTOM bowl to match the level of the bark in the container/bowl or as close to that as possible. This will warm the bark mush indirectly and safely.

Step 2: Once the bark mush has been thoroughly warmed (it does not need to be hot, just nicely warm), add 1ml naphtha per 1g of bark or more (100ml naphtha or more for 100g MHRB).

Step 3: Mix so the solvent contacts all the bark-mix as thoroughly as possible, it should not mix into the bark and should remain transparent.

If you have it in a bowl:

Stir the bark-mush around to contact the solvent with a spoon or chopstick. You can mix it pretty well without getting an emulsion in my experience, but no need to be vigorous when mixing.

If you have it in a sealable container:

Danger: Warm naphtha produces lots of expanding fumes, so you MUST vent it frequently whenever it is closed and if you are using something that may shatter, put on gloves and safety glasses. Also, low quality containers are very likely to leak.

When the bark-naphtha mush has been warmed, but is not too hot to handle, seal the container and roll the container around in your hands to mix it. Regularly open the container to vent the pressure from the warm naphtha. Be very careful not to mix too vigorously or you can get a nasty emulsion (all of the solvent stuck in the bark mix).


For either the bowl or the container, mix well several times over 40-60 minutes,(I’ve done experiments that suggest pulls under 30 minutes do not completely dissolve the DMT-freebase into the solvent.)

Place the container/bowl in the hot water when you’re not mixing. Feel the outside of the bowl/container with the bark-mush from time to time and if it is no longer warm then you can replace/add more boiling water in the bowl underneath.


Step 4: Clean and dry your precipitation container

I find it easiest to work with a small glass cake-baking tray since a razor blade scraper can be used to get 99% of the crystals. You can use any naphtha-safe container though, the crystals sometimes float around in plastic containers, but not always.

Step 5: Separate the solvent from the lime-bark mix. You needn't be too fussy about getting 100% of the solvent, 90% is a good goal. Trying for more usually results in frustration and getting bark-mush in the solvent.

If you have it in a bowl:

Prepare a funnel with a cotton ball in the neck over your precipitation container, DRY THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL then very carefully pour the solvent into the funnel.

If you have it in a sealable container:

Prepare a funnel with a cotton ball in the neck over your precipitation container then use a turkey baster or pipette to suck up the solvent and squirt by squirt put it through the funnel.

Once your solvent is in you precipication container, proceed to the next step. If you see some clear liquid (water) under your naphtha, this is not good for the next step. Add the solvent back to the bark and immediately do the seperation again more carefully.

Note: Although you can do another pull with fresh solvent while you are working with the pull you just separated, it probably is not worth the effort and is just wasteful.


Precipitation/Crystallization:


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The first pull of naphtha from 500g of MHRB after being in the freezer overnight

This step works on the principal that naphtha can dissolve DMT-freebase quite well when warm/hot but can barely dissolve any when it is freezing. When the naphtha with DMT-freebase dissolved in it is cooled the DMT precipitates out slowly as crystals.


Step 1: Just pop your precipitation container straight into the freezer.
If the naphtha still looks clear and colorless, don't worry this is normal. The naphtha will be either colorless or slightly slightly yellow, especially on the first pull.

Note: You can cover the container with saran-wrap or a lid, but although naphtha smells pretty strong, it doesn't linger too long like d-limonene or xylene.

Step 3: Keep the naphtha in the freezer for a couple hours and you should start seeing crystals forming.
If the naphtha is still foggy that means that there are microscopic DMT-freebase molecules trying to find a crystal to attach to. Once it is clear then it is getting close to being done. It's best to leave it overnight or at least 8-12 hours though.

Step 4: Once you are satisfied with the "snow-globe" take your precipitation container out of the freezer and very gently pour off the naphtha back into your bark-mush. Make sure to pour it off slowly so none of the crystals spill out, then find a (preferably outdoors) place to lean your precipitation container against, the few drops of excess naphtha will drip off and all of the naphtha surrounding the crystals will evaporate in a couple of hours.
Sometimes the crystals are floating all over, however usually just SLOWLY pouring the naphtha off works fine. You may use a coffee filter to catch them if you prefer.

Once your container no longer smells like naphtha the DMT-freebase is ready! Scrape them up with a razor or a small spoon and put in a small sealable container or baggie for storage. Keep it in a COOL DRY PLACE because DMT crystals will simply melt on a hot day


Additional Naphtha Pulls:

As I mentioned before, there are recommended timings for pulling with naphtha, but they are planned so you don't need to use extra solvent. My recommended proceedure is as follows:

Warm and Pull either immediately or at 6-8 hours after adding the lime then seperate and crystallize in the freezer

Warm and Pull at 24 hours after adding the lime then seperate and crystallize in the freezer

Warm and Pull at 48 hours after adding the lime then seperate and crystallize in the freezer

The above 3 pulls should total 80-90% of the total DMT in your MHRB

Warm and Pull at 1 week after adding the lime then seperate and crystallize in the freezer

Warm and Pull at 2-3 after adding the lime then seperate and crystallize in the freezer

All 5 pulls together should contain 95% or more than the total DMT in your MHRB


Final Notes on Extracting with Tek 2:

- The solvent and the crystals will usually be more yellow with each pull. You won't notice the difference when smoking yellow DMT vs white DMT though. Also, your DMT crystals will often turn more yellow over long periods of time.

- There may be a small film underneath the crystals. I am pretty sure it is either DMT-n-oxide or Jungle DMT which are both readily smokable and psychoactive like the white DMT crystals.

- You can do a re-crystallization for larger crystals (https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Recrystallization)

- If the first 2 pulls don't cloud or precipitate crystals after 8-12 hours then check something in the extraction did not work correctly. Check Common issues/Troubleshooting because that should not happen.

- Technically you can make a tincture from Tek 2 by salting the naphtha with vinegar or dissolving the crystals in vinegar. This will produce a beautiful amber-colored liquid that can be measured in 2-3 drops rather than with a scale. This is my prefered method, but I know everyone loves pretty crystals, so this might take some of the magic out of Tek 2 for many people.


Smoking:

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I have pretty much no experience smoking off herb as I don't like it. So I can only speak about smoking off metal scrubbers.

These scrubbers are pretty much DMT's best friend. A device using these scrubbers is deamed "the machine". (https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/The_Machine) I cut and roll up mesh kitchen scrubbers at about 2cm x 2cm then after charring off the varnish, cooling them and then re-rolling them they are about 1cm x 1cm.

You just gently put a single dose of your DMT crystals on the ball then warm it with a ligher until they have melted and coated the metal and you've created a nearly fool-proof DMT smoking method. The "machine ball" can be placed in any bowl in any bong/pipe on earth and smoked nearly effortlessly. I recommend a jet lighter, not because you need lots of heat, but so you can direct the flame accurately. But any decent lighter should work.

As for what to smoke it out of, of course there are tons of different smoking devices, but I’ve had the most positive experiences smoking from a bong. I made my own bongs from plastic and glass, but any bong will do.

There is a whole sub-forum on the DMT nexus about different methods of smoking (https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=topics&f=50)explore and find your favorite one.

Best of luck in Hyperspace!

Super-short Compressed Tek 2

You need:
Lime (Ca(OH2)
MHRB
Vinegar
Naphtha
Freezer

In a bowl, mix enough vinegar to wet your MHRB (100g of MHRB is good for first extraction) When it is wet, red and kinda thick-muddy slowly add boiling water until there is enough liquid that it moves back and forth when you tip the container. Mix it very thoroughly Let it sit for 15 minutes or so.

Next add at least 75g or more lime for every 100g MHRB Mix it thoroughly. It can be anywhere from the consistency of cookie dough to thick porridge. Let it sit for about an 1-6 hours, stirring periodically. The closer to 6 hours you the more DMT you'll get on your first pull

Use a bowl underneath containing hot water to warm your bark mush. Add about 100ml naphtha for every 100g MHRB used. It should stay clear and separate from the bark mush. Stir the naphtha around all the bark. Stir periodically over 40-50 minutes, making sure the bark mush is kept warm the whole time.

Wipe the bottom of your bowl dry, then gently pour off the naphtha into a container which will go in the freezer (optionally through a coffee filter to catch sediment). I use an 8 inch pyrex cake pan. If the naphtha is at a low level in the container you may want to wrap it in saran wrap to prevent evaporation.

In a couple of hours the naphtha should get cloudy. Slowly over 8-12 hours the DMT will precipitate out of the naphtha and form crystals on the container. When the naphtha is no longer cloudy then gently pour the naphtha off the crystals and back into your bark mush (you may use a coffee filter if you prefer). Put the container on its side to allow the naphtha to evaporate. Keep it out of the sunlight because the crystals will melt into a goo at about 40C or so.

When the crystals no longer smell of naphtha they are ready to smoke or whatever. Keep in a dime bag or something. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE TO AVOID MELTING!

Your first pull will only contain a portion of the total DMT, I recommend warming the naphtha, seperating and crystallizing again at 1 day, 2 days, 1 week and 2-3 weeks. Each pull will yeild less DMT.

The easiest smoking method is making a small ball out of a copper kitchen scrubber, burning off the vanish, then rolling it tight. Put a dose of DMT crystals gently on the ball, then slowly heat it until they have all melted into it. At that point the ball can be smoked out of any bowl in any pipe or bong.


Common issues/Troubleshooting

The teks are pretty comprehensive, so as long as you follow the steps you can expect success.

There are 5 likely causes of no DMT or very small yields of DMT. Each of them has to do with the quality of your core extraction materials:

1. Your Lime is not Calcium Hydroxide

This will mean that the pH of your basified bark mush is not high enough to convert the DMT-acetate to DMT freebase. Adding lime and water to the mix may fix this, but it depends on what your previous "lime" was.

2. Your Solvent was not the D-limonene/Xylene/Naphtha that was mentioned in the Teks.

This will result in either no DMT being dissolved in the solvent, the solvent mixing with the bark, no precipitation of DMT, no salting of DMT or maybe something else.

If your solvent evaporates on glass without leaving reside, completely dry out your lime-bark-solvent outside until it is crumbly (DO NOT USE HEAT!) and then proceeding to pull with proper solvent. Although it is likely to work, no guarentees.

If your solvent leaves a residue when evaporated on glass then it has additives in it and you risk significant health problems by doing anything further, just throw everything out and start again with fresh MHRB and proper solvent!

3. Your MHRB is not MHRB

This basically means you have no DMT to extract, so there is no solution to this issue other than getting yourself real MHRB

4: Your MHRB is not powdered

I have tried about 5x to get this tek to work with shredded bark and got a maximum of 5% the yield as powdered bark. If you have unused bark, you can try to powder it in a really strong blender, but most blenders can't powder MHRB. It might be better to just do a lye tek with your MHRB

5. Your vinegar is not 5% acetic acid

This will result in a successful, but 5x slower tek as it makes it a lime STB. You will have to wait much longer for the lime to work on the MHRB, but you just need patience and you'll get a full yield



Good luck in all your life's endeavors!