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    Cannabis Alchemy: Art of Modern Hashmaking
    Cannabis Alchemy: Art of Modern Hashmaking
    Cannabis Alchemy: Art of Modern Hashmaking
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    Cannabis Alchemy: Art of Modern Hashmaking

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    Cult classic, revised and updated. Alchemist D. Gold reveals the inner world of marijuana and hashish, uncovering secrets and modern techniques to enhance potency. First published in 1974, the original edition of Cannabis Alchemy sold over 100,000 copies, making this one of the all-time best sellers of the counterculture.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRonin Publishing
    Release dateMar 8, 1993
    ISBN9781579510954
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      Cannabis Alchemy - Gold

      Cannabis Alchemy

      Cannabis Alchemy

      The Art of Modern Hashmaking

      Methods for Preparation of Extremely Potent Cannabis Products

      by D. Gold

      20TH CENTURY ALCHEMIST

      Cannabis Alchemy

      ISBN: 0-914171-40-2

      ISBN: 978-0-914171-40-9

      Copyright 1973, 1989 by David Hoye

      Published by Ronin Publishing, Inc.

      Post Office Box 22900

      Oakland, CA 94609

      www.roninpub.com

      All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any informational storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the author or the publisher, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review.

      Distributed to the trade by Perseus/Publishers Group West Printed in the United States of America

      Dedicated to Dr. Adams

      Notice to Reader: This book is presented for informational purposes only, under the First Amendment of the Constitution. It is not intended to promote or encourage the possession, use, or manufacture of any illegal substances. The author and publisher advise against any application of the procedures described herein if they involve breaking the law or any hazard to person or property. Some of the procedures described herein—especially those involving volatile solvents—are extremely hazardous. These and all other procedures should be performed only under carefully controlled laboratory conditions by trained professional chemists following the guidelines of and operating under the supervision of the proper government regulatory agencies.

      Contents

      Preface

      Introduction

      Chapter One

      Extraction & Purification of Marijuana & Hashish Oils

      Chapter Two

      Isomerization

      Chapter Three

      THC Acetate

      Chapter Four

      Preparation of Hashish

      Chapter Five

      Increasing Potency of Intact Marijuana Flowers

      Chapter Six

      Preparation of Oil Capsules

      Chapter Seven

      Smoking Oil by Direct Vaporization

      Chapter Eight

      Preparation of Translucent (Honey) Oil

      Chapter Nine

      Preparation of Reefers

      Chapter Ten

      High-Volume Extraction Method

      Chapter Eleven

      Advanced Refinement Techniques

      Appendix A

      Appendix A

      Letters

      Appendix B

      Solvent Notes

      Glossary

      References

      Index

      Preface

      The cultivation of marijuana and the refinement of its preparations has concerned alchemists and hedonists on this planet for centuries. Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica are both powerful allies. The body of the plant itself serves as a link between the physical plane and a host of Spirits of exceptional wisdom and subtlety. When the plant is ingested, these qualities are manifested in the. mind of the worshipper, unlocking the storehouse of Wisdom within and revealing the hidden springs of pleasure. Smoking or eating the leaves or flowers is usually sufficient to bring about the desired state, although it seems inherent in the nature of Man to search for more concentrated forms of the drug that are stronger, more pleasant to ingest, or more desirable in some other way. Thus in every culture the technology of that period is applied to the work of the transmutation. As technology has evolved, so have the outward trappings of the operation, even though the principles underlying the operation remain constant throughout time and cultural differences. In primitive situations the refinement is carried on manually, the flowers being separated from the less psychoactive seeds, stems and leaves. Resins are extracted by simply rubbing the plant with the hands and then scraping the resin from the hands with the fingers. Water extractions are accomplished by boiling the plant parts in water, letting the water evaporate in the sun, and then collecting the residue. In cultures advanced to the state of mechanical technology, certain devices are used to this end. This might involve sifting the dried resin through mesh cloth, or mechanically pressing the resin into slabs. In cultures where the ingestion of the plant is accepted and desirable, these techniques become the formulae of power, and hashmakers are revered as Priests of the Holy Sacrament. In other situations their work is misunderstood, and they are branded as criminals to be persecuted. Yet their work continues.

      —D. Gold

      Introduction

      The public attitude on the personal use of marijuana has changed significantly since the first edition of this book. It appears to be only a matter of time before the legal status of marijuana becomes like that of tobacco (in the past, tobacco use was widely prohibited and its use was grounds for excommunication from the Catholic Church). The use of THC has been allowed in the treatment of glaucoma and to alleviate the unpleasant side effects of chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer. The reports of undesirable effects of marijuana do appear in the scientific literature, but there is no consensus on the damaging effects of the moderate use of marijuana. In contrast, the scientific consensus on damaging effects of smoking tobacco or using alcohol in excess is overwhelming. The logical explanation of this situation is convoluted and is probably understood fully only by those with a half-century of experience in social engineering and government. When the situation is presented to an individual being initiated to the ways of society, it only damages the credibility of the whole system. The real motivation for a change in governmental attitudes no doubt comes from the simple fact that the use of marijuana has become a common practice for millions of Americans, including the sons and daughters of the governing officials—the criminal stigma and revolutionary symbolism of marijuana use has faded.

      Given the widespread everyday recreational use of cannabis, it becomes obvious that the various methods of consuming it are only starting to develop. If one walks down the aisle of a wine shop and considers the varied forms of ethanol which have evolved, it is clear that cannabis has a long way to go. The research on the physiological and psychological effects of THC and its analogs is in its incipient state, and the potential for developing compounds of varied effects and duration is enormous. The pharmaceutical companies are active in this area of research, and it is in their interest that the use be decriminalized but subject to prescription. The problem (for the regulators) is that cannabis is simple to grow anywhere and the methods for extracting and refining THC are an elementary chemical technique. This volume is one of the first reports of how simple techniques are being used to create some simple variants of the cannabis experience. The compounds of the future can only be guessed at, but if the past enterprise and energy of alchemists is any indication, it won’t be long before we see for

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