Alcohol Extraction: Morning Glory Seeds Soaked In Spirits

Morning glory seeds are a natural source of the psychoactive substance LSA, which can cause a psychedelic experience when ingested. LSA extraction from morning glory seeds can be done in several ways, including a cold water extraction method and an alcohol extraction method. The alcohol extraction method, also known as an LSA tincture, involves grinding the seeds into a powder and soaking them in a solvent like petroleum ether or alcohol. The resulting solution is then filtered, and the alcohol is evaporated, leaving behind a substance that can be consumed. This process aims to isolate the LSA from the seeds and concentrate it into a form that can be ingested to induce psychedelic effects.

Alcohol Extraction Process for Morning Glory Seeds

Use 50-250 morning glory seeds or 4-8 Hawaiian baby woodrose seeds

To begin the alcohol extraction process, you will need to obtain a few tools and pieces of equipment. For the extraction, you will need 4g of untreated morning glory seeds or Hawaiian baby woodrose seeds. If you are using morning glory seeds, use between 50–250 seeds, and only 4–8 seeds if using Hawaiian baby woodrose seeds. This recipe will result in a light- to medium-strength extract.

First, grind the seeds with a pestle and mortar or a grinder. Crush the seeds into a powder and place the processed material into a glass of water. Then, place the mixture into the fridge for around 4 hours and cover it with foil to avoid light exposure when taking it out of the fridge later. After the water has been refrigerated, add a finely chopped garlic clove to the water for 30 minutes and stir periodically to reduce the nausea. You can also add a small amount of fruit juice to help eliminate the taste of the seeds.

Once the alcohol has evaporated, you will be left with a yellow goo. Dissolve this substance in water and keep it in the fridge. This can then be consumed. The cold water extraction method is slightly more simple and without the danger of using flammable materials.

Grind seeds into a powder with a pestle and mortar or grinder

To grind morning glory seeds into a powder, you can use a pestle and mortar or a grinder. If you are using a pestle and mortar, simply place the seeds in the mortar and begin to crush and grind them. You can vary the force and direction of your grinding to ensure that all the seeds are ground into a powder. If you are using a grinder, place the seeds inside and grind until you have a fine powder. Espresso grinders are ideal, but coffee grinders work well too. If you are using a coffee grinder, shake and pulse in 5-second intervals until a fine powder is obtained.

If you do not have access to a pestle and mortar or a grinder, there are other tools you can use to grind the seeds. You can use a blender, a rolling pin, a hammer, or a pepper grinder. If you are using a rolling pin, place the seeds between two sheets of parchment paper and roll over them until they become a powder. If you are using a pepper grinder, simply empty the peppercorns and add the morning glory seeds. You may get some larger pieces, but you can use a sieve to filter them out.

It is important to grind the seeds into a powder so that they can be easily dissolved in water or alcohol. The powder can then be placed in a glass of water and kept in the fridge, or mixed with alcohol to create a tincture. The number of seeds you use will depend on the desired strength of the extract. For a light- to medium-strength extract, use between 50 and 250 morning glory seeds.

Once you have ground the seeds into a powder, you can proceed with the alcohol extraction process. Place the powder in a clean glass jar and cover it with alcohol. The amount of alcohol you use will depend on the number of seeds you have used. As a general rule, add 2-3 ounces of alcohol per 500 seeds, or 1 ml per 10 seeds. Let the mixture sit for several days, shaking it occasionally. Finally, filter the mixture to remove the seed powder, and keep the alcoholic liquid for use.

Soak ground seeds in a solvent, such as petroleum ether, for several days

To extract LSA from morning glory seeds, you will need to grind the seeds into a powder. The seeds should be untreated. The number of seeds required ranges from 50 to 250 seeds, depending on the desired strength of the extract.

After grinding the seeds, place the powder into a glass jar and cover it with a solvent. Petroleum ether can be used as a solvent for oil extraction from seeds. However, it is important to note that there are alternative solvents available, such as n-hexane, diethyl ether, ethanol, and n-heptane. The solvent should completely cover the seed powder, with a little extra to allow for evaporation.

Let the mixture of seed powder and solvent sit for several days. During this time, the solvent will extract the desired compounds from the seeds. The specific duration may vary depending on the type of seeds used and the amount being extracted.

After the extraction process, the solvent will need to be filtered to separate the liquid from the seed powder. The resulting liquid can then be further processed or used as needed.

Filter the resulting solution and discard it, keeping the seed mush

To filter the resulting solution and discard it while keeping the seed mush, you will need to employ a technique called screening. This process involves using screens or crates with holes of various sizes to separate the seed mush from the remaining liquid. Start by pouring the seed mush and liquid onto a screen with larger holes. Gently shake and rub the mixture until the seed mush passes through the holes, leaving the larger pieces behind. Repeat this process with screens of smaller hole sizes to capture smaller particles. You can also use mechanized equipment for this step if desired.

Alternatively, you can try the dry and wet processing methods of seed cleaning. In the dry method, you separate the husks, pods, or seed heads that have dried on the plant. The wet method is for seeds embedded in fruit flesh and typically involves fermentation, decanting, and rinsing.

Another option is to use a technique called threshing, which involves separating the seed mush from the bulk plant material. You can do this by rubbing seed pods between your hands to break them open or by using a rough surface to rub the seed mush and chaff. You can also try flailing the plant stalk against the inside of a trash can or bucket to release the seed mush. Finally, you can stomp on the seed mush and chaff laid out on a tarp or bucket to break the seed mush away from the plant material.

Add alcohol to the dried seed mush to separate the alkaloids (LSA) from the fibre

To separate the alkaloids (LSA) from the fibre of morning glory seeds, you will need to begin by grinding the seeds into a powder. You can use a pestle and mortar or a grinder for this step. If you are using morning glory seeds, you will need between 50 and 250 seeds, which should then be crushed into a powder.

Once you have ground the seeds, place the powder into a glass jar. The jar should then be filled with naphtha, a type of alcohol. The general rule is to use one millilitre of alcohol per seed, but it is better to use slightly more to ensure that all the seeds are covered.

After adding the alcohol, let the mixture sit for several days. It is recommended to shake the jar periodically during this time. The exact length of time will depend on the size of your batch, with larger batches taking longer to dry.

Once the mixture has dried, you will be left with a yellow goo. This substance can be dissolved in water and consumed.

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