XD I just don’t see foiled vials of shrooms in the mini fridge for this…
also this,
Psilocin is subject to oxidation in air, so the drying process should be under vacuum and not too high temperature.
Both compounds have hydroxyl groups, so water and alcohol are the best candidates. The problem for extraction is the woody nature of the tissue, which is also what causes gastric discomfort when eating them. Mild boiling of 70% ethanol with a touch of acetic acid (vinegar) has been recommended in the past to aid separation.
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The best material for extraction would be finely ground/chopped, and probably fresh or spongy, Freeze/thaw cycle the freshies to cut open all the cells with sharp ice crystals.
They turn to black mush after a few cycles, but all the cells will be lysed for easier extraction.
(Preferably in vacuum bags to keep air out.)
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Anyone have the best method for long term storage on these? I currently have them in a Mason jar in darkness and between 73*-80* basement.
Im able to vac seal if needed.
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Vac seal gets my vote, @Demontrich
Anecdotally, swim had vac sealed bags stored in fridge for two years+ and still active, degradation is nominal.
Pretty sure the same culprits attack most things; oxygen, light, heat. Eliminate as many as possible for long term storage.
Pulverized and suspended in honey and stored in freezer has been said to preserve well if you dont mind the additional sugar.
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Vac seal and store in the freezer.
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Wouldn’t that be a decent job for a soxhlet then?
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Someone make mushroom concentrate that can be dabbed. Then I’m in.
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You extract mushrooms sometimes to provide a better experience: It comes up faster, is often more predictable, and you likely won’t have the stomach issues / bathroom visits. I first heard of basic alcohol extractions that resembled Green Dragon (Mushrooms + alcohol + heat + evaporation to desired dose).
I’ve also seen a couple bubblebag extractions: 1/4 dry mushrooms run in a portable washing machine with ice inside a work bag just like you do cannabis. It spits out a tootsie roll. A half-pea size will often be too much for novices.
I’m wondering if you mixed in some Ethanol (grain alcohol) to get the 75% water / Etoh mixture would aid in an even more potent extraction using the bubblebags method.
I also think it’s still fair to say the Crystals of the Gods extraction is still effective, tried and true.
Edit: I see people wanting to dab mushrooms. The temp kills any actives. Under your tongue with a tincture is still one of the fastest at 20-30 mins.
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working on it
(if anyone wants to collaborate hmu🤙)
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#GigglePerNibble
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just got to experiment and find a way to clean this up.
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A good resource for all kinds of fun stuff from natural products. Lotsa cactus info , but other gems as well Library – Trout's Notes
Mushroom Extracts | Ask Dr. Shulgin
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Great info in this article. We are working on extracting mushrooms and putting it in our strip technology which is just like listerine breath strips. Its for the ease of use and we can flavor it so you do not have that taste.
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I find the concentrate cleaner with no anxiety or nauseous feelings.
Much more enjoyable imo
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Orange juice and a blender.
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aqueous acid base extraction? cool, another one too add to the “try this” journal.
hopefully with some R&D, we’ll have a dabbable psilocybe extract.
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coffee grinder works great as well.
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I used to own a dedicated coffee grinder just for my lyophilized P.C.
then I discovered Oster’s: Biomass Grinding at various scales? - #22 by cyclopath
it’s been a while since there was a jar of “eye of newt” in my spice cabinet 
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I agree, I’ve gagged on mushrooms enough I don’t like to eat them anymore. Unless in chocolate or an extract if possible
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