Enoons Cold Caapi Tek
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Contents
Initial Notes
I performed a cold acetic acid extraction of white Caapi from the MHUK vendor. A previous extraction via Easy Caapi Vine Alkaloid Extraction Guide boiling 5x45min yielded ~ 1.2% alkaloids after several prufication steps. So I want to see if I can reach the same with a cold extraction.
Method
Step 1 - Shred Vine
Begin with whole or partially shredded vine and shred it up as much as possible. This will allow the alkaloids to migrate to the solution easier.
Step 2 - Collect and Add Acid
This is added to my favorite PP container and approx. 300ml of 3% acetic acid is added.
Step 3 - Soak
Allow this to soak at room temperature (RT) for 3 days / 72 hours with occasional shaking.
Step 4 - Filter and Collect
After soaking for 72 hours, filter the liquid and set aside. Add another 300ml of 3% acetic acid to the vine and allow to soak for another 72 hours.
Step 5 - Repeat
Repeat step 4 again twice for a total of 3 x 3 day soaks.
Combine the pulls and reduce a bit. After you have reduced the pulls to a manageable level, base with sodium carbonate.
The orange liquid is decanted off and the alkaloids are washed with fresh distilled water 4 times.
Step 6 - Filter
After you are finished rinsing the alkaloids, it's time to filter them. If you do not have a food dehydrator it is recommended to hang the filter to allow it to dry from all sides.
Yield & Conclusion
Yield: After 5, 3 day pulls, the yield was 1.2% which is the same yield as doing 5 boils.
Conclusion: Save some energy and soak your vine in the fridge!