Hello,

I have been reading a lot of strings on this site for the past week. So I decided to just go ahead and join. I've been reading about the pressure cooker extraction process for cacti. I spend enough time in the kitchen, and would rather not have to spend days in there boiling my cactus. I do love to cook, but it does get hot in there.
I'm not very good at writing, or introducing myself. I've always kept it short and sweet...Hi I'm ME. So bare with me
I take a lot of prescribed medications, and really have no interest in taking unprescribed anything, but I have been on a spiritual journey for almost 16 years now. I've had three cervical spine surgeries, and have several auto immune disorders, hens the reason for the RX's. Also the reason I have not been able to work in 6 years, which is also about how long I've been stuck on my spiritual journey.
I've tried all kinds of meditations, have been doing yoga for almost a year, which has really helped. But still have a hard time getting out of my own way, mind wise. Which is why i have been investigating Trichocereus Bridgesii. I have an 8" baby I just received and have planted. She does not like me, I can tell. I also have a 12' larger grown piece, which is why the investigation.
I have not been a ride for about 30 years, and that was with little old orange sunshine. Miss her. These days it is NOT the same, and I don't know the people I used to know. So I'd rather stick with something I know is real, and keep it as close to its original purpose as possible. Now I's love to go to Nevada to a Reservation and do things right in a sweat lodge, but they don't just let you walk in. What I've found out online about it, I'm not to sure of anyway. Selling a church license online just does not seem quite right.
Anywho I am far from a chemist, and would just eat the thing if I thought I could. So I'm hoping and shooting for next week maybe Thursday or Saturday not sure yet. SO thats about it, I do wish I had a nice camping ground or nature reserve around to spend time at, but unfourtunaltey I will be spending most of my time inward trying to break down some walls.
Nice to be here!

Hello and welcome to the Nexus!

Cacti is a great plant teacher and one of my personal favorites, I wish you well on your journey. Technically speaking, you could just eat the cactus sliced up like cucumbers although it isn't the most efficient method of consumption. Not to mention, most people end up purging and having your stomach full of cactus pieces may make that occur sooner than expected/wanted.

Tea or extraction is definitely your best bet. For tea, I like to do at least 3 boils with fresh water for each boil and each boil goes for 2-3 hours. To save time, I start reducing the volume of the first brew in a separate pot while the cactus goes through it's second and third boil. I've reduced it down to anywhere between 100ml to half a cup. The more you reduce, the thicker it gets.

Anyway, good luck with you plans! Have a nice day!

-The Grateful One-

Welcome. The plants definately heal, and they'll further your self transformation. Good luck.