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I am requesting the help of any chemistry buffs that may happen to read this thread.
A long time ago an ethnobotanical company offered a "Myrrh Terpene Isolates" product
which came in the form of a light greyish rocky powder.
Bioassay revealed relaxing and heady opioid buzz (likely due to the Delta Opioid receptor action).
After the company went under due to the FDA warning I have been unable to find similar products since.
From what I can deduce, a simple Isopropanol extraction of the powdered myrrh can yield much of the
psychoactive terpenes and pull out the gummy plant material which is not miscible(?) OR soluble.
Hexane was also suggested as a solvent, but I question whether it would yield substantially better than the rubbing alcohol.
Now, I heard some inklings suggesting some constituents can be toxic in large amounts;
I need to learn more about which compounds are OK and which may be harmful.
I will update the thread with replies as I learn more.
To the chemistry experts of the Nexus (If you are able to help out)
Would a simple 91% - or 100% via Anhydrous epsom salt deduction--isopropyl alcohol extraction be sufficient to produce
a myrrh terpene isolate? Also, can you explain additional steps to refine the end-product?
Many thanks to anyone who can offer advice or any opinion at all.
Peace Love & Hyperspace
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