Happy Holidays fam!
Please keep the discussion productive and civil. I apologize for my hiatus and i am glad to return. Since my absence I have worked on this SOP behind the scenes with @Photon_noir and multiple holistic/scientific co-ops. The methodology here is thoroughly tested and repeatable. However, there are still many caveats pertaining to production and application. As promised, here’s your SOP….
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Baseline Phospholipid Emulsion
Purpose:
This SOP outlines a basic, experimental framework for producing a wide-spectrum phospholipid emulsion capable of incorporating a broad range of active pharmaceutical or botanical ingredients (APIs).
This document is not a finished formulation. It intentionally omits optimization, stability controls, regulatory considerations, safety validation, API-specific constraints, and downstream adaptation pathways.
It is provided as a conceptual and practical starting point only.
Reference Batch Size
Standardized batch using 10 g total
API
Materials:
Lecithin(granules or powder)
Ethanol(95%)
Distilled water
Citric acid
Vinegar@5%(acetic acid source)
Sodium hydroxide
Sugar(organic cane sugar)
API(s) of choice
Guanylate-infused oil(see Footnote)
Equipment:
Four 8oz mason jars with new lids
Oven
Thick-bottom pot with glass lid (for water bath)
Infrared / laser thermometer
Well-lit, well-ventilated workspace
Procedure:
1. Lecithin Hydration
Add 25 g dry lecithin to each of two mason jars.
Slowly mix 40 g cold distilled water into each jar until fully wetted.
Seal jars and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Lecithin should be fully hydrated with no dry pockets.
2. API Solution Preparation
Dissolve 10 g API into 200 g ethanol.
Add 5 g guanylate-infused oil and mix until fully dissolved.
Slowly dilute with 20 g hot distilled water, avoiding precipitation.
Seal and set aside.
3. Initial Lecithin Activation
Remove one hydrated lecithin jar from refrigeration.
Place in a 120°F (49°C) water bath until internal temperature reaches 100°F (38°C).
Gradually raise bath temperature to 150°F (66°C) until internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C).
Heating must be gradual to preserve phospholipid structure.
4. API–Lecithin Layering
Divide the API solution into two equal portions.
Heat one portion rapidly to 150°F (66°C).
Carefully float this heated API solution on top of the warmed lecithin without agitation.
Seal the jar and place it in an oven set to 170°F (77°C) for 15 minutes.
Jars must remain vented to avoid pressure buildup.
Remove and gently swirl to homogenize.
Increase oven temperature to 200°F (93°C) and heat for an additional 20 minutes.
5. Acidification Phase
Prepare two heated solutions:
Vinegar: 10 g vinegar + 20 g water + 20g sugar(sugar is optional if using orally, dissolve fully), heated to 150°F
Citric acid: 5 g citric acid + 30 g water, heated to 150°F
Add vinegar solution drop-wise to the main jar while maintaining temperature.
Gently swirl to homogenize.
Repeat with citric acid solution.
Return jar to oven at 170°F (77°C).
6. Secondary Lecithin Integration
Heat the second lecithin jar gradually to 100°F (38°C).
Add 10 g guanylate-infused oil and gently mix.
Carefully pour this mixture into the main jar, allowing it to settle naturally.
Let sit for 10 minutes for temperature equilibration, then gently swirl to homogenize.
7. Final API Addition & pH Adjustment
Heat the remaining API solution to 150°F (66°C) and add 5 g guanylate-infused oil.
Float this mixture onto the main jar and allow to equilibrate for 5 minutes.
Gently swirl to combine.
Prepare 2g sodium hydroxide in 10 g warm water (120°F).
Slowly swirl into the mixture.
Measure pH; target pH 7–8 to stabilize the phospholipid system.
End State
At this point, the phospholipid emulsion is considered complete in its base form.
From here, it may be:
Bottled as-is
Converted into oils, low-ethanol liquids, powders, or crystalline forms
Adapted for culinary, topical, or other experimental applications
Each pathway requires additional design and control considerations not covered here.
Important Notes:
This SOP does not address safety, legality, dosing, stability, or suitability for human use.
Temperature control, lipid chemistry, pressure management, and API compatibility are critical variables that must be handled deliberately.
This document is intentionally incomplete.
Footnote:
Guanylate-Infused Oil
Functional Additive
The guanylate-infused oil used in this procedure serves two primary roles:
1. Antioxidant buffering, reducing oxidative stress on phospholipids and dissolved actives during repeated thermal cycling. 2. Thermal insulation and lipid-phase stabilization, improving tolerance to temperature transitions and prolonged heat exposure.
The oil is prepared separately by gently simmering approximately 1 lb (450 g) of finely chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms into 75 g of oil (butter, ghee, or another oil of choice), selected based on desired flavor profile or additional lipid-soluble compounds. You will need to recycle the oil while cooking 100~gs of shiitake at a time. Also, make sure to separate milk solids if using butter.
Preparation method:
Simmer on low heat covered for 30 minute. Sprinkle in 4gs of sea salt. Continue simmering uncovered for an additional 30 minutes. Increase heat slightly and watch until the mushrooms are lightly caramelized(the fungus odor will dissipate and get replaced by a sweet smell, the oil will also become foamy when the mushrooms are perfect) Remove from heat and strain solids from the oil. The clarified oil is reserved for use. The cooked shiitake and milk solids are highly recommended for consumption after straining.
This infused oil functions as a supporting excipient, not an active component. Alternative antioxidant lipid systems may be substituted depending on formulation goals.
This SOP represents only the structural skeleton of what is possible with phospholipid systems.
Adapting this method for:
Specific APIs or compound classes
Improved stability or shelf life
Reduced ethanol or heat exposure
Scaled production
Conversion into durable oils, powders, or crystalline forms
Culinary, topical, or other unconventional delivery systems
…requires experience, judgment, and case-by-case modification.
The end goal is to create a suspension of preserved upper liquid-crystalline phase phospholipids, lipid hydroperoxides(HDL), and lysolecithin. The entire mixture should be saturated with antioxidants and the API can be contained in multiple compartments, or isolated in specific areas. This is a micellar formula that can suspend lipid hydroperoxides and hydrophobic API using lysolipids and lecithin particles. Acids are used to create lysolecithin and then sodium hydroxide is used for saponification and sodium citrate formation. The final solution will behave like a non-foaming detergent. It works great in the raw form as a soap or a drink additive. And no, it isnt caustic to tissue because it has a safe pH and it is packed with phospholipids that actually act to restore lipid motility. This blend can repair gut lining scars and facilitate rapid uptake of any nutrient(s) or drug(s) consumed within 2 hours of administration. Oral solutions and topical solutions can drastically potentiate any other narcotic substance, be warned. The formula is odd in other ways too, it can make cbd feel extremely psychoactive. And it creates a very unique feeling of movement and physiological satiation. IMO it feels like some kind of electromagnetic acetylcholine stimulation. I believe there could be some subcutaneous electrical magic occurring here and I’d love to hear input from more experts on what may be occurring. Once you consume this stuff you are never the same, and I don’t say this lightly. I am a self-avowed psyconaut with almost no ceiling. I’m a dead-lot kid and I’ve been thumbprinted…and I’d put this stuff right up there with the significance of that experience.
Procedural Notes:
Make sure everything is temp matched when adding any ingredients to lecithin mixtures. Add everything drop-wise, unless stated otherwise. Avoid aeration of the mixture at all points. Complete each step and make sure temp goals are achieved. Jars will heat from outside to inside, be careful when applying heat to outside of jar. Phospholipids can denature at low temps and they do not like to be rapidly heated, hydrated, or coaxed into any state forcefully. Patience and observation are your best allies here. Prior to acidic additions, the mix needs to be de-gassed and in a state of transparency. When phospholipids are in their upper phase transitions, they tend to shine with an iridescent glow. Avoid any drying against jar walls, or drastic uneven heatin. Lecithin once hydrated will display non-newtonian properties, do not attempt to defeat these through shear force. We are building delicate micellar structures that require a certain level of homeostasis to form properly. Cellular walls act as dialysis membranes, not filters. Many liposomal/ethosomal products are created with extrusion and high rpm shear, we want none of those anywhere near this process. Also, this procedure requires ZERO synthetic chemicals or questionable additives. IMO, it is superior to any nano blends available. This isn’t a nanotized format designed to pass through tiny spaces. This an adaptive mixture that takes tissue interface dynamics into consideration. Particles in a balanced matrix of highly mobile phospholipids will self organize as they pass through tissue.
This SOP is designed to create instant acting, water/oil soluble solutions that can be used transdermally, orally, or through any orifice. The ethanol, water, pH, and oil content can all be adjusted to suit any format. A variety of ingredients can be substituted and methodology can be adapted to fit almost any environment. If you are experimenting with this framework and want help adapting it to your specific needs, or if you are trying to understand why certain steps matter rather than just how to perform them, you are encouraged to reach out directly to me. I will make myself very available until this procedure is understood and performed accurately. My intention here is to seed advanced tech while building relationships with potential collaborators. If one were inclined, they could use this tech to build an empire in any environment that is friendly to cannabis/kratom/kava/etc. Also, when paired with superfoods and dietary nutrients, this formula will facilitate massive health improvements. I’m 38 and I’ve used it almost daily for 10+ years. It has completely repaired my gut lipid scarring, fixed my eyesight, put my metabolism in a wild place, and caused sooo many more positive results. I stay at 8% body fat with almost no exercise and I don’t contract any common illnesses. Some of my friends think I’m some kind of Wolverine type character, lol. But it’s all science that I can, and will, happily teach to anyone interested. I’m obviously a human with bills n’ such, but money isn’t a big part of this discussion. I am here to share and enrich our beautiful community of holistic healers. Paying my bills is a second priority, and always has been, in regards to this tech. However, I am available for hire for proprietary applications, scaling, and adaptations into novel formats. I also operate as a full time consultant for operations pertaining to production of holistic products. I have been performing herbal/cannabis science for over 20 years and I love to travel around sharing my knowledge. I hope that anyone reading this is having a happy holiday season, and I look forward to the conversation this will inevitably stir up:)
-Miah Leffingwell