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by djf
Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heavy Metals Warning
Replies: 11
Views: 4539

Re: Heavy Metals Warning

Or ibotenic acid. I agree no way it's heavy metals. I would just get samples of extracts tested so if I made an extract for 4 ounces for example I could find out the amount and type of heavy metals of a fairly sizeable batch. Could help me identify a batch safe to use regularly for microdosing for ...
by djf
Tue Sep 15, 2020 4:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heavy Metals Warning
Replies: 11
Views: 4539

Re: Heavy Metals Warning

It's good that you bring this up. It's something I've been aware of as well. I figure it's not such a big deal with the occasional dose. But long term it could be a disaster. The tricky thing is that it seems to vary a lot depending on the soil. Which means you'd have to test each and every batch to...
by djf
Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making one's own Amanita Oil ?
Replies: 16
Views: 10268

Re: Making one's own Amanita Oil ?

I would prepare the tea as instructed. Then boil it down to reduce the volume. Then add alcohol to about 20 % by volume. Should keep well. And I got you right that this would need no cooling for storage? Is there any danger of the mixture to ferment, so that I need a special bottle cap to enable an...
by djf
Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making one's own Amanita Oil ?
Replies: 16
Views: 10268

Re: Making one's own Amanita Oil ?

I would prepare the tea as instructed. Then boil it down to reduce the volume. Then add alcohol to about 20 % by volume. Should keep well. So. For example. Say you have 15 grams of dried Amanita. You make the tea, then boil it down to 50 ml. Then add 50 ml of 40 % vodka. That would give you a total ...
by djf
Fri Sep 04, 2020 5:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big News
Replies: 8
Views: 5091

Re: Big News

That's nice, good work :)

Personally I would be mostly interested in knowing how different preparation methods affect the muscimol to ibotenic acid ratio.
by djf
Thu Sep 03, 2020 2:02 pm
Forum: Preparation Methods
Topic: looking for a good tincture prep
Replies: 2
Views: 1955

Re: looking for a good tincture prep

You could simmer it following the usual procedure. Then boil it down to reduce the volume if needed, let it cool and then add enough alcohol to reach around 20 % by volume.
by djf
Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:20 am
Forum: Preparation Methods
Topic: Thoughts on filtration
Replies: 6
Views: 3009

Re: Thoughts on filtration

This is my latest batch and is really clear. This was boiled in water and a tiny bit of vinegar for a long while. Then filtered through a nut milk bag first to grab big bits. It was also filtered through cotton made filters a few times. First it was done with vacuum and after via gravity. It was th...
by djf
Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:11 am
Forum: Preparation Methods
Topic: Oven drying experiences
Replies: 6
Views: 6396

Re: Oven drying experiences

Interesting, that so much liquid dribbled out, but they didn't deteriorate. I cut mine in strips, and left the oven door open a bit and the convection fan on, and monitored temperature with a cheap oven thermometer, a dial type that hangs from an oven rack. It has been a while - it's the middle of ...
by djf
Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:10 am
Forum: Preparation Methods
Topic: Oven drying experiences
Replies: 6
Views: 6396

Re: Oven drying experiences

Adding my own experiences for anybody who is interested. I've tried oven drying two batches in the past week. The first batch was just two caps, one large and one small. I put the oven on 80 degrees C (175 F), and verified the temperature with a cooking thermometer. The over must be pretty decent, b...
by djf
Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:16 am
Forum: Preparation Methods
Topic: Thoughts on filtration
Replies: 6
Views: 3009

Re: Thoughts on filtration

I know it won't make it more potent. And I know all filtration methods will cause some loss in actives I am already working with stuff way more precise than a coffee filter. I use lab grade filter papers as will as very fine fritted glass filters, but I'm a perfectionist I always want to do better,...