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Title: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 09, 2011, 01:49 am
Been working on perfecting my tincture - getting them to an EXTREME strength (4 drops last me about 9 hours and feels like I just smoked three or four bowl of kind : ) )

These one are made with Acai-Blueberry Vodka and Everclear - they will be sold in large (55ml) containers with droppers. (Bout 900 - 1000 drops).
These are the best I have made yet, they will be up by Friday for $85 a bottle.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: redtide on August 09, 2011, 01:54 am
sounds amazing
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 09, 2011, 01:54 am
Sounds awesome digitalalch i love tinctures, just not playing in the cannabis game at the moment i wish i could build a stockpile for lots of the cannabis listed here.

Also my btc purse is a little short for an 85$ bottle of tincture but would love to try it out.....maybe a trade???
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 09, 2011, 07:45 pm
The sell of these tinc is going to fund my branching into candy - expect some insanely strong candy by the beginning of next month.
Thanks for the support people, I'm thinking these will be up Thursday Night : )

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: awesome1126 on August 09, 2011, 09:15 pm
This sounds great, looking forward to all your edibles.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 09, 2011, 10:19 pm
I'm getting some of this will review. :D
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: MrDdroMcGillacutty on August 09, 2011, 10:43 pm
I am really looking forward to some large powerful brownies and chocolate chip cookies. I love baked goods. Yummy! The more powerful the better. I'd like to eat 2 cookies, drink a glass a milk, be full and stoned. And not cost $160. Am I asking too much? Unless it's a lot of powerful fooood. Mmmm
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 10, 2011, 01:15 am
Two large cookies is 30. And with mine I promise you should only need to eat one ;) I am a HEAVY smoker and I 2/3 of one to be pretty damn stoned.
I may make some new cookies soon - something interesting. I'll try to make another batch of chocolate chip cookie as well. Make 'em bigger this time.  Perhaps in the next week or so. Mostly dependent on how these Tinctures go.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 10, 2011, 01:16 am
I'm getting some of this will review. :D

These mean you are going to try a little :D ?
Cause I would LOVE that.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: neveroddoreven on August 10, 2011, 02:18 am
After trying that jelly and the cookies, I'm interested in just about anything that Digital comes up with. I hope I catch these when they're posted.  ;D
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: jiggin on August 10, 2011, 06:22 am
I'm up for this...post a link to the sale page when u got it, or I will check SR on Friday. :)
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 10, 2011, 06:53 am
I'm getting some of this will review. :D

These mean you are going to try a little :D ?
Cause I would LOVE that.

Peace,
DigitalAlch


Hell yeah I'm gonna try it :P
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: MrDdroMcGillacutty on August 10, 2011, 02:56 pm
I usually have the best marijuana around and am a pretty heavy smoker myself. Finding quality (taste and effect) edibles is a real treat for me. No pun intended. I am looking forward to your offerings DigitalAlch.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 11, 2011, 05:26 pm
Then we have quite the treats coming - Tinctures, Sub-Lingual Sprays ;) Chocolate Chip Cookies, A new Special cookie, Hard Candy, possibly some suckers, and soon chocolates. ; )
Turnin' up the heat in kitchen : ) Possibly some fun with Molecular Gastronomy :D

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: chil on August 11, 2011, 05:46 pm
Make sure you have enough tincture for everyone  ;D

can't wait !
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: Eskim0 on August 11, 2011, 06:23 pm
Cannot wait to see this stuff roll out onto the market.. ill be waiting patiently. Ever make glycerin tinctures? I prefer them to alcohol, but ill be scooping some up regardless.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 12, 2011, 04:59 am
Listings will be up tonight! Will start slow - I need to find more bottles.. kinda bottlenecked there (terrible pun). So to make up for it I will be offering a special -
The FIRST 10 sold will be sold at $65 a bottle. Serious deal people!

Then back to normal prices. I think I will be selling about 20 - 30 bottles so get them while they last! I'm throwing a post up tonight but note that nothing will be sent out till SATURDAY! That's when I will be able to : )
After that any listing will be sent the day after receiving. Each bottle is 55mL with a dropper included.  I would guesstamate this around 900 - 1100 drops a bottle.
3 - 5 drops (third of a dropper) - Minimum - This will stimulate appetite - give a sence of happiness - and a slight high
7 - 10 drops (2/3 of a dropper) - Medium - An elongated head high - makes smoking really intense - good euphoria - great on asthma and sore stomachs
10 - 15 (A Dropper) - Medium High - Cerebral High, Muscle/Pain begin to relax, huge anti-anxiety, make smoking AWESOME
19 - 22 (1 1/2 Droppers) High - Very cerebral, great pain reduction, can make smoking overwhelming for some
25 - 30 (2 Droppers) - Very High - Very Strong Medically - Only Smoke if you are an experienced smoker
30 - 45 - (3 Droppers) - Some find this dosage lightly psychedelic - others find it overwhelming
4 - 5 droppers - TAKE AT OWN RISK - for some this is a very trippy weed high - others find it frighteningly overwhelming
ANYTHING PAST 5 DROPPERS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK - I do NOT recommend it.

As I said before they are Acai - Blueberry but as this is an Alcohol based tincture, you will only notice this slightly. Mostly you will notice the burn of the everclear/vodka/chlorophyll followed by an amazing high : D
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 12, 2011, 05:05 am
Awesome this is gonna be the first form of THC i've ingested in like a year. :P
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 12, 2011, 05:13 am
Awesome this is gonna be the first form of THC i've ingested in like a year. :P

:D Thanks so much man - can not wait to hear your review : )
And for the rest of you:
http://ianxz6zefk72ulzz.onion/index.php/silkroad/item/6491
First few listing are up (till I find more bottles) : )

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 12, 2011, 07:11 am
You guys gave me such a huge smile today - thank for making my day!
Sold out the Sample Batch. Will have more up Saturday or Sunday. ( 6 More Bottles to be Sold Randomly between now and then at $65 ;) )
Can't wait to hear what you guys think!

Peace and Love,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 13, 2011, 01:20 am
Got some new bottles - there not perfect but they work. They have spray heads - but this is not sub-lingual use the dropper.
Those of you that bought last night got classic bottles with dropper lids - those of you that buy future one's will have a dropper included.

Peace,
DigtialAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 13, 2011, 04:53 pm
Two bottles up till Monday - grab them while you can.
(Still on sale too - $65 - $75 a bottle right now!)

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: ProfessorChaos on August 13, 2011, 09:22 pm
Damn, damn damn! Looks like I'm late to the party  :'(

Will you be posting anymore soon?
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 13, 2011, 10:50 pm
Yep just posted 4 more : )
  Don't worry folks there going to keep trickling out!

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: qwerfdsa on August 14, 2011, 04:07 am
woohoo got one.. DA always has the good stuff.

can't wait for the cookies to be listed again!!

thanks DA
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: Ineluctable on August 14, 2011, 06:53 am
Sounds amazing! Expect my order here in an hour or two.   :D
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: LSDANK on August 14, 2011, 07:11 am
Thanks Digital your gonna make my week even Danker than it is! Cant wait to try  :D
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 14, 2011, 05:50 pm
Thanks everyone - you guys are so great to work with!
I threw two more up that will be shipped Monday.

Next posting will be up Monday night.
Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: RedDead on August 14, 2011, 09:27 pm
Sorry I'm going to sound like a total noob, but how do you take tinctures? Do you take it orally as is, or do you have to mix it with something? Can you put it on weed and smoke it? Thanks.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 16, 2011, 08:04 pm
Package has landed in great shape.
Everything looks amazing and smells so good.
Now to decide on a dosage. :P


nomad bloodbath
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 16, 2011, 08:25 pm
Can't wait to hear the reviews :D

Peace,
DigtialAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 16, 2011, 08:45 pm
What kinda cannabis was used to make this, it tastes and smells really good>?
Was it one kinda strain or a combination of strains?
Also Is it mainly sativa or indica dominate or a hybrid %?

I likey. I took 3 drops because I have no tolerance because I havent smoked pot in over a year and started feeling effects within 5 minutes and the effects still keep climbing. Got a nice big :D on my face and very positive thinking at the moment.


:D

nomad bloodbath
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 16, 2011, 10:32 pm
It's a hybrid - 70% Sativa - so it relieves anxiety well - but with enough Indica in it to help with pain. I'm so glad to hear you like it :)
Makes me super happy.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 17, 2011, 12:31 am
It's a hybrid - 70% Sativa - so it relieves anxiety well - but with enough Indica in it to help with pain. I'm so glad to hear you like it :)
Makes me super happy.

Peace,
DigitalAlch

Yeah In thought it was something like that, I've been very happy and anxiety free for hours. :D
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: trees on August 17, 2011, 03:50 pm
Very interested in getting a bottle. What's your SR link DigitalAlch?
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 17, 2011, 06:26 pm
I'm very very happy with this tincture, I'm gonna keep experimenting with dosages this week and let everyone know at the end of the week. I think the prices on these are really good too.

I take a dropper now instead of my xanax.

 :P

Excellent job DigitalAlch!
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 17, 2011, 11:31 pm
Click the little globe under my avi :) That will take you too my page.
I will be posting more on Firday or Monday :D Looking forward to more reviews.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: jiggin on August 18, 2011, 12:54 am
Got one on the way...will be sure to leave my review and dosing info...I am a heavy daily smoker so it may take a few to find the right dose...but I love to practice!  :)
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: neveroddoreven on August 18, 2011, 01:50 am
I got my tinc in the mail yesterday. I'm a relatively heavy smoker, but I started off small with 5 drops going by Digital's suggestion. It smells and tastes great. It burns, but no worse than taking a shot. It took about 15 minutes to hit me on an empty stomach, and it was a very giddy, happy and energetic high. I could see myself taking half a dropper to get all my shit done. I'm not usually a social smoker and prefer to smoke alone. But this stuff would definitely help those of us that aren't very social creatures.  Physically, I could feel it all the way to my toes. It definitely leans more towards a Sativa high, but has its Indica qualities. I was very clear in my thoughts and only had a slight bit of the munchies. Overall, this stuff is awesome. I'm going to go for a full dropper this weekend and see how that goes.   All I'll say is go by the suggested dose to start off with any of products.. I ate a whole cookie when I should've only eaten half. lol Thumbs up again, Digital. I can't wait to see what else you're going to cook up.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: trees on August 18, 2011, 03:40 am
Click the little globe under my avi :) That will take you too my page.
I will be posting more on Firday or Monday :D Looking forward to more reviews.

Peace,
DigitalAlch

Oh wow, never knew. haha. Looking forward to getting a bottle to test, I'll be on the look out.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: vanilla on August 18, 2011, 03:40 am
Looks like I missed out but I am def looking forward to sampling this when it is relisted. Hurry DA!  ;D
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 18, 2011, 03:55 am
Alright cause I love you guys - 6 more will be listed tomorrow and at sale's price (65 a bottle plus 5 shipping - $70 a bottle) Each bottle is slightly over a Fluid ounce ;)
Check back 14 - 18 hours from now : )

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 18, 2011, 04:12 am
Alright cause I love you guys - 6 more will be listed tomorrow and at sale's price (65 a bottle plus 5 shipping - $70 a bottle) Each bottle is slightly over a Fluid ounce ;)
Check back 14 - 18 hours from now : )

Peace,
DigitalAlch


Awesome...have have been converted by these tinctures. :D

nomad bloodbath
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 18, 2011, 06:38 pm
Awesome...have have been converted by these tinctures. :D

nomad bloodbath

Now I'm all :D - thanks Nomad.
As as I said since I love you guys - http://ianxz6zefk72ulzz.onion/index.php/silkroad/item/6491
This will be the last posting of this week, get 'em while you can.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 18, 2011, 06:42 pm
I literally just  took a dropper full, but i'm really tired and I think imma take a good little nap. :D
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: chil on August 18, 2011, 09:51 pm
Hey Digital, is there a reason why you don't ship international ?
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: qwerfdsa on August 19, 2011, 12:12 am
Just got mine in the mail!

Can't wait to give it a shot :D:D
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 19, 2011, 12:36 am
I advise everyone to shake up there dropper bottles before taking a dose.
DigitaLAlch, what exactly is the sentiment at the bottom of the bottle after it sits for awhile?

:D

nomad bloodbath
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 19, 2011, 08:47 am
Quote from: NomadBloodbath
I advise everyone to shake up there dropper bottles before taking a dose.
DigitaLAlch, what exactly is the sentiment at the bottom of the bottle after it sits for awhile?
:D
nomad bloodbath
That would be things that are insoluble in the solution. Plant matter mostly. And a little bit of love. (Some plant fats & such as well - indeed shake it ! Good advice friend :) )

Quote from: chil
Hey Digital, is there a reason why you don't ship international ?
Expensive & Risky. I'm working on new shipping methods that would work out. (Need to hear how the latest batch worked out :) )

Quote from: qwerfdsa
Just got mine in the mail!

Can't wait to give it a shot :D:D
Please let us know : )

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 20, 2011, 10:27 pm
I am going on vacation from the 24th - 1st but before I go I will be selling one more batch of Tincture - keep an eye out. Looking forward to hearing more reviews :)

Peace,
DigitalALch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: Motorbreath on August 21, 2011, 01:33 am
Enjoy your vacation! I hope ya have a great time.

Question for either DigitalAlch or people who already have the tincture - How bad is the Everclear burn? I don't drink, so I would not be used to the liquor. Would I need to mix it in a soda or something?
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 21, 2011, 02:08 am
Enjoy your vacation! I hope ya have a great time.

Question for either DigitalAlch or people who already have the tincture - How bad is the Everclear burn? I don't drink, so I would not be used to the liquor. Would I need to mix it in a soda or something?

I don't drink either - the burn is not that intese and leaves within 15 - 30 seconds.
Posted a few more: http://ianxz6zefk72ulzz.onion/index.php/silkroad/item/6491  -- these will be sent out Monday Afternoon

~DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 21, 2011, 03:14 am
Enjoy your vacation! I hope ya have a great time.

Question for either DigitalAlch or people who already have the tincture - How bad is the Everclear burn? I don't drink, so I would not be used to the liquor. Would I need to mix it in a soda or something?

I don't drink either - the burn is not that intese and leaves within 15 - 30 seconds.
Posted a few more: http://ianxz6zefk72ulzz.onion/index.php/silkroad/item/6491  -- these will be sent out Monday Afternoon

~DigitalAlch

Yes minimum burn...you can also but your dose into a small glass of OJ and slurp the whole thing quickly.
I did this for breakfast today...not a hint of alcohol in the juice. :D
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: Ineluctable on August 21, 2011, 06:04 am
I've been mixing mine with a glass of water, an interesting taste! I'm gonna have to try the OJ though.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: jackstraw on August 21, 2011, 09:19 pm
I'm still experimenting with dosage but this stuff is really good.   Dr. DigitalAlch's travelling medicine show showing up in towns across the land and bringing delicious HEALTHY tonics to the masses.   Ahhhhhhhh  Just a dropper or 2 or 3 will do ya.   I only wish I had gotten mine in a super cool old time bottle like you see in old pharmacies or something like that.   Thanks again Dr. D
and have a wonderful vacation.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: jackstraw on August 21, 2011, 09:23 pm
I also wanted to say that I put mine in a dixie cup with XXX vitamin water which is acai-blueberry flavored anyways.   It masks any alcohol taste and goes down real smooth.  It's a real kick how quick this stuff works as opposed to eating a big phat brownie.

Get some today....don't delay
You won't regret it
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: raf on August 22, 2011, 04:14 am
I think I may be the odd one out  :-[

I was pretty excited to try it out and felt like a kid on christmas morning when my pkg got here. (phenomenal packaging, btw, Digital.)

I'm sad to report that the tinc didn't work so well for my buddy and me. We started out with 3 dropper-fulls each(after deciding what kind of experience we wanted using the handy guide that was included), and waited 30 mins. Both on an empty stomach. We both didn't feel a thing, so we had another 3 dropper-fulls and waited a few minutes. About 15 minutes later we were both pretty relaxed, but not what I would call "high". We just felt at ease.

The following night we decided to go for broke. We went in the medicine cabinet and got one of those little measuring cups you get with cough syrup. We both took ~20ml shots of the tincture(not sure what the dropper equivalent is) and finished off the bottle. We thought we were in for a great ride, but were bummed with the results. It felt like we had both just taken 1 puff of a decent joint. We weren't high, just buzzed and relaxed.

We are both infrequent users (2x a week, if at all), have very low tolerance, and are of average build. We shook the bottle beforehand and took it on an empty stomach. IMO this tinc is fantastic for when you need to sit back and relax, but may not be for recreational users. This is just our experience, though. I encourage others to try it for themselves to see how it affects them. Most people seem to be having positive experiences.

Looking forward to your future offerings, DA.

be safe, everyone.

*edit*

I just remembered: I was experiencing some pretty bad nausea the day this arrived, and had a few drops (1 dropper full) to see what it would do. It got rid of it right quick, so this I think this would be fantastic for medical use.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 22, 2011, 06:00 am
Though it's rare some people seem to not be very effected by tinctures - though it may have something to do with it being a very cerebral high.

But I have a different theory -
  You know how the first few times you smoke you don't get very high no matter how much you smoke? Inhalation is a considerably more rapid and efficient delivery method than ingestion, since the cannabinoids, terpenes and other chemicals pass readily across the lining of the lungs straight into the bloodstream. When taken in a Tincture the Delta-9 THC metabolizes in liver, so it acquire an extra Hydrogren3, Choloride3, and Choloride2 Hydroxide molecule causing it become 11-OH-Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol-dimethylheptyl. So theres a chance it may be a similar situation. Either way it make me extremely sad to hear this :(
Wait one week and try it again and let us know - you may find it effects you better though perhaps not. Either way - I will pm you so I can make you something special to make up for this. I would never want a customer to have a bad feeling left towards any product. Lovin you brother.

Peace,
DigtialAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: Motorbreath on August 22, 2011, 09:16 am
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_pass_effect
You mentioned that you took it on an empty stomach. Did you have any food prior to trying the tincture? Perhaps the chemicals got intercepted. Try taking the tincture like 30-60 minutes after a meal.

Also, though DigitalAlch said you drink this tincture, perhaps try taking it under the tongue?

My order should arrive either tomorrow or Tuesday, I'm pretty psyched!
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 22, 2011, 10:12 am
For me the Tincture is all body load until you get over 5 droppers full.
I mean lower dropper numbers you ease my mind but I in no way am expecting this Tincture to get me stone in the same way of smoking, some cannabis that would be ridiculous to expect the same result via route of administration.

I love the stuff and was stoned for well over 6-7 hours yesterday.

:D
nomad bloodbath
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: vanilla on August 23, 2011, 02:11 am
Just got mine today (so excited!) I started off with 1.5 droppers in a dixie cup with blueberry sparkling water. Taste is interesting and I had no burn. Took on empty stomach and along with a couple weak American beers. I feel pretty good. Mostly a body high thus far but I will probably experiment with a higher dose later on this evening. I will edit this post as the experiment continues.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on August 23, 2011, 03:03 am
Just got mine today (so excited!) I started off with 1.5 droppers in a dixie cup with blueberry sparkling water. Taste is interesting and I had no burn. Took on empty stomach and along with a couple weak American beers. I feel pretty good. Mostly a body high thus far but I will probably experiment with a higher dose later on this evening. I will edit this post as the experiment continues.
heh heh heh
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: vanilla on August 23, 2011, 03:12 am
Ok no more droppers will be necessary for tonight. I just took 1 small hit from a tiny little bong and now I am floating. The tinc DEF increases the affects of smoking. Whew I wasn't expecting that. This is great! DA your my hero.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: canofmilk78 on August 23, 2011, 05:08 am
I cant wait. Hopefully there will still be some available tommorrow    :D
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: awesome1126 on August 23, 2011, 11:43 am
Oops... turns out I won't be getting one, but that's my own fault! DA is the man! Super fast communication :)
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: uniwiz on August 23, 2011, 01:05 pm
My neighbor's cat just received a bottle. He told me the packaging was ok, but the wrapping around the bottle was wet, and the package smelled of blueberry when opened. He told me the bottle did NOT leak.
He said the liquid was clear with some sediment on the bottom. Tasted good, with a sharp burn from the alcohol.
He tried 6-7 droppers full, and said the buzz after 20 minutes or so, was nice and controllable. He strongly disagrees with the dosing schedule, or he is a cannabis heavy weight.  However the buzz was unique to say the least, and adds to any smoking one may do.
He thinks this is great patent medicine, just wished the dousing was more accurate.
This morning he woke up,shook the bottle, then he told me he tried 5 droppers before work in juice. He thinks juice is a very nice idea.
Very light  nice buzz, takes cares of morning body aches. Tomorrow will be 7 droppers
He would recommend this to his felines friends in the neighborhood.
Fast delivery too.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 23, 2011, 04:53 pm
My neighbor's cat just received a bottle. He told me the packaging was ok, but the wrapping around the bottle was wet, and the package smelled of blueberry when opened. He told me the bottle did NOT leak.
He said the liquid was clear with some sediment on the bottom. Tasted good, with a sharp burn from the alcohol.
He tried 6-7 droppers full, and said the buzz after 20 minutes or so, was nice and controllable. He strongly disagrees with the dosing schedule, or he is a cannabis heavy weight.  However the buzz was unique to say the least, and adds to any smoking one may do.
He thinks this is great patent medicine, just wished the dousing was more accurate.
This morning he woke up,shook the bottle, then he told me he tried 5 droppers before work in juice. He thinks juice is a very nice idea.
Very light  nice buzz, takes cares of morning body aches. Tomorrow will be 7 droppers
He would recommend this to his felines friends in the neighborhood.
Fast delivery too.
Thank you for the wonderful review.
I will be getting new bottles soon as the thin plastic seems to cause a lot of transpiration in some cases. To use up the last of the bottles will begin placing a small cloth around the bottle to wick this away. Also it would seem tinctures can be very variable in perceived strength - my guess is people are expecting a smokers high. My thoughts - in order for people to find more "kick" as they may be looking for I will make sub-lingual tinctures my first priority upon arriving back from Vacation - this should provide perhaps the "kick to head" edibles and smoking sometimes does.
I will continue making these tinctures as well for any who enjoy this one more.
So I guess - New Bottles, Second Formula, And Perhaps no more Dosing Chart. Thank you guys for being so helpful/supportive; I will make sure my service and goods responds in kind.

I will also try to get rid of these bottles - so I'm putting up some for sale cheap-
http://ianxz6zefk72ulzz.onion/index.php/silkroad/item/6491

Remember folks I leave tomorrow night for Vacation - so orders must be made today or first thing tomorrow morning. I'll be back around  3rd - 5th.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: uniwiz on August 23, 2011, 06:26 pm
"Also it would seem tinctures can be very variable in perceived strength - my guess is people are expecting a smokers high"
I think your guess is correct. Didn't we have the same complaints about Willie Wonkas candies?

My neighbor's cat makes his own cookies.
He has learned that eating too many, or too strong a cookie is very undesirable. New people to cannabis would be very scared.
In fact tourist in Amsterdam frequency go to the hospital over "space cakes". The solution is the same, don't panic, the feeling will go away.
He does feel this is somehow a  different form of THC. Not like the fat soluble stuff the cookies have.
Something goes on in the liver and make Canabutter kick ass.
He told me, once he managed to get "too high" from the cookies, so now he is careful.
He is one smart cat, kind of goofy at times, but purrs when he is happy.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on August 25, 2011, 02:23 pm
Onto Vacation - See You Friends Later.

Peace,
DigtitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: WiseCanine on August 29, 2011, 01:55 pm
As a person with asthma, I anxious await your return.  I want to get in on all this tincture love fest. :D
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on September 07, 2011, 04:14 am
MEH - Due to the thefts I am on forced hiatus. I restocked and after having sunk my money into one basket nice and effectively had that basket stolen.
Luckily I still have the Tinctures left in my freezer. 4 -5 bottles. After that until I can figure out what to do (assuming I can) my shop of love is closed.
Not sure when I am going to put them up - I'm at a bit of a loss. So looks like I should be modding lots more.

Sad,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: anon1911 on September 07, 2011, 04:41 am

I'm sorry to hear this - that sucks.   :(

I hope you get another batch up soon - I was looking forward to trying the tincture.

anon1911

Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: WiseCanine on September 07, 2011, 08:45 am
I'm sorry to her as well.  I hope everything works out.  I would definitely like to try the tincture, but I'm patient and will wait and hope that things work out for you.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on September 09, 2011, 09:19 pm
Listed the last few I have -
http://ianxz6zefk72ulzz.onion/index.php/silkroad/item/6491

Yes they are more expensive then normal - this is to help me get re-started.  Thanks friends : )

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: kissinger on September 10, 2011, 09:18 am
How long can a 55ml last?

Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on September 10, 2011, 05:36 pm
Depends on the dosage. For me 2- 3 weeks.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: LSDANK on September 10, 2011, 10:55 pm
Finally tried some of this tincture. I took 3 droppers (been sober for about 2 months+ previous) to this due to drug test coming up.  Watched a movie with my girl 30minutes go by i'm starting to feel very nice buzz already, loss of most of my anxiety, giggly and joyful. Although it was a very slight buzz for me. Took 2.5 more droppers then about 25 minutes later i got pretty floored  my eyes were fully pink massively BAKED!    "Great tincture awesome medicine" Thanks DA ill be using this when i can't blow huge clouds of PURPLE inside of my place, haha. Takes me about 4-4.5 droppers to feel nice but results vary with everyone.    "Overall highly recommend it."
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on September 12, 2011, 05:23 am
Depends on the dosage. For me 2- 3 weeks.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
A month for me and I don't smoke cannabis anymore.

:D
nomad bloodbath
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on September 13, 2011, 01:04 am
I love you guys : )
 Makes me happy to make medicine.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: ignatz on September 15, 2011, 03:27 am
My order arrived today.  After 5 droppers taken over a 3 hour period, I'm not feeling much.  My friend has also taken a similar dose and is not feeling anything either.  I have only smoked 1 other time this whole year, so my tolerance should be as low as it gets.  I'm also not a rookie, I have smoked/vaped/eaten everything from Mexican brick to Cali MMJ and Hash. I don't know whats up.  Maybe there is some kind of reverse tolerance thing going on. I'll try again tomorrow and post an update.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: jackstraw on September 15, 2011, 03:36 am
sounds like you need to use a few more droppers and see how you feel then.  I feel it after about 3-4 myself and go higher from there accordingly.....depending on what I'm after.

It's a fine tonic for what ails ya
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: Ineluctable on September 15, 2011, 03:37 am
My order arrived today.  After 5 droppers taken over a 3 hour period, I'm not feeling much.  My friend has also taken a similar dose and is not feeling anything either.  I have only smoked 1 other time this whole year, so my tolerance should be as low as it gets.  I'm also not a rookie, I have smoked/vaped/eaten everything from Mexican brick to Cali MMJ and Hash. I don't know whats up.  Maybe there is some kind of reverse tolerance thing going on. I'll try again tomorrow and post an update.

5 droppers didn't do much for me at all either...but I'm a bigger guy so that's understandable.

The other day though I figured I'd go ahead and try again after it being a couple of weeks...started making me a glass, got 5 full droppers in (which is basically 12-15 pumps with the dropper it comes with) decided to pour in the rest since I didn't have much left...maybe a tenth of the bottle.

I tell ya what...that was the best high feeling I've had in a long time.  ;D Lasted a good 8-10 hours, time flew by.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on September 15, 2011, 03:46 am
My order arrived today.  After 5 droppers taken over a 3 hour period, I'm not feeling much.  My friend has also taken a similar dose and is not feeling anything either.  I have only smoked 1 other time this whole year, so my tolerance should be as low as it gets.  I'm also not a rookie, I have smoked/vaped/eaten everything from Mexican brick to Cali MMJ and Hash. I don't know whats up.  Maybe there is some kind of reverse tolerance thing going on. I'll try again tomorrow and post an update.

5 droppers didn't do much for me at all either...but I'm a bigger guy so that's understandable.

The other day though I figured I'd go ahead and try again after it being a couple of weeks...started making me a glass, got 5 full droppers in (which is basically 12-15 pumps with the dropper it comes with) decided to pour in the rest since I didn't have much left...maybe a tenth of the bottle.

I tell ya what...that was the best high feeling I've had in a long time.  ;D Lasted a good 8-10 hours, time flew by.


lulz
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on September 15, 2011, 04:25 am
My order arrived today.  After 5 droppers taken over a 3 hour period, I'm not feeling much.  My friend has also taken a similar dose and is not feeling anything either.  I have only smoked 1 other time this whole year, so my tolerance should be as low as it gets.  I'm also not a rookie, I have smoked/vaped/eaten everything from Mexican brick to Cali MMJ and Hash. I don't know whats up.  Maybe there is some kind of reverse tolerance thing going on. I'll try again tomorrow and post an update.

Hmm, a few things. Did you take 5 at once? Thats about minimum dose for it to buzz you well, anything under that is medicinal. If you took say two droppers full waited 45 minutes then took more, yeah you may not feel it. It could be a case of the First Pass Effect. Bu there is a reason the listing says -
"Each bottle is 55mL (Two Fluid Ounces) with a dropper included. This high is NOT LIKE SMOKING - it is cheerful, buzzing, and functional. It makes smoking more intsense - and can be used as great medicine for nusuea, asthma, headaches, bodypain."
If you are simply trying to get high off of it try taking 7 dropper full tomorrow.
Also remember to verify an order when it arrives, you don't have to rate it until later.

Peace,
DigitalAlch

Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on September 15, 2011, 04:28 am
My order arrived today.  After 5 droppers taken over a 3 hour period, I'm not feeling much.  My friend has also taken a similar dose and is not feeling anything either.  I have only smoked 1 other time this whole year, so my tolerance should be as low as it gets.  I'm also not a rookie, I have smoked/vaped/eaten everything from Mexican brick to Cali MMJ and Hash. I don't know whats up.  Maybe there is some kind of reverse tolerance thing going on. I'll try again tomorrow and post an update.

5 droppers didn't do much for me at all either...but I'm a bigger guy so that's understandable.

The other day though I figured I'd go ahead and try again after it being a couple of weeks...started making me a glass, got 5 full droppers in (which is basically 12-15 pumps with the dropper it comes with) decided to pour in the rest since I didn't have much left...maybe a tenth of the bottle.

I tell ya what...that was the best high feeling I've had in a long time.  ;D Lasted a good 8-10 hours, time flew by.

Your a hero man : ) Thats a crazy dose. So glad to have you as a customer.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: nomad bloodbath on September 15, 2011, 05:10 am
My order arrived today.  After 5 droppers taken over a 3 hour period, I'm not feeling much.  My friend has also taken a similar dose and is not feeling anything either.  I have only smoked 1 other time this whole year, so my tolerance should be as low as it gets.  I'm also not a rookie, I have smoked/vaped/eaten everything from Mexican brick to Cali MMJ and Hash. I don't know whats up.  Maybe there is some kind of reverse tolerance thing going on. I'll try again tomorrow and post an update.

Hmm, a few things. Did you take 5 at once? Thats about minimum dose for it to buzz you well, anything under that is medicinal. If you took say two droppers full waited 45 minutes then took more, yeah you may not feel it. It could be a case of the First Pass Effect. Bu there is a reason the listing says -
"Each bottle is 55mL (Two Fluid Ounces) with a dropper included. This high is NOT LIKE SMOKING - it is cheerful, buzzing, and functional. It makes smoking more intsense - and can be used as great medicine for nusuea, asthma, headaches, bodypain."
If you are simply trying to get high off of it try taking 7 dropper full tomorrow.
Also remember to verify an order when it arrives, you don't have to rate it until later.

Peace,
DigitalAlch

I actually but 5 droppers in a glass of oj and chugged it, in an hour I was fully stoned from the body all the way to the mind.

:D
nomad bloodbath
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on September 15, 2011, 05:12 am
I would be too : ) In fact too chill out I think I shall go do this. Good idea my friend :)

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on September 19, 2011, 09:13 am
Dropped prices!
http://ianxz6zefk72ulzz.onion/index.php/silkroad/item/6491

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: EnterTheMatrix on September 19, 2011, 09:37 am
Dude! You have to have INTERNATIONAL shipping :) I know it's difficult but really you have a great product and we would like to sample some :)
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: ignatz on September 21, 2011, 02:02 am
I ended up trying 7 droppers with two other friends Friday and nobody noticed any effects.  I ended up drinking the last ~1/5 of the bottle (20+ droppers) Saturday morning, and finally got what I would describe as a long lasting barely noticeable high.   I don't know if its just a bad batch, or if its just a weak product being paraded around as a 'medical' dose, or "High not like smoking".  I don't know about anyone else, but every other 'medical grade' edible/concentrate I have ingested has been way above average in potency.

I'd hate to think that is whats happening, and I feel bad having to post this.  I realize that because I'm a brand new buyer and poster, my criticisms may be met with skepticism, but I really do appreciate the risk that MJ sellers here are taking to distribute this gift.  Still, this was a relatively expensive product and (on top of the long wait and learning curve that comes with using Bitcoins for the first time), I was very disappointed with the effects.  I'm not the only person who tried what has been described earlier in this thread as a psychedelic dose and had no effects, the only variable left is the product.

Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on September 21, 2011, 02:29 am
I ended up trying 7 droppers with two other friends Friday and nobody noticed any effects.  I ended up drinking the last ~1/5 of the bottle (20+ droppers) Saturday morning, and finally got what I would describe as a long lasting barely noticeable high.   I don't know if its just a bad batch, or if its just a weak product being paraded around as a 'medical' dose, or "High not like smoking".  I don't know about anyone else, but every other 'medical grade' edible/concentrate I have ingested has been way above average in potency.

I'd hate to think that is whats happening, and I feel bad having to post this.  I realize that because I'm a brand new buyer and poster, my criticisms may be met with skepticism, but I really do appreciate the risk that MJ sellers here are taking to distribute this gift.  Still, this was a relatively expensive product and (on top of the long wait and learning curve that comes with using Bitcoins for the first time), I was very disappointed with the effects.  I'm not the only person who tried what has been described earlier in this thread as a psychedelic dose and had no effects, the only variable left is the product.

Seriously? I make my batch all at once. I make a gallon at a time. There is no bad batch.
What you are taking is what everyone else in this thread is taking. I don't mess around hence the 100 next to my name. This is what I use as medication - it leans on the Sativa side. I won't argue with you.
Not sure if this just someone trying to troll me, they had 0 previous buys. Won't make that mistake again.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: ignatz on September 21, 2011, 02:37 am
I was actually trying to edit my post when I saw your new post, after reading my post I was uncomfortable with the accusatory tone.  Obviously your product has worked wonderfully for many people who post here and gave you vendor scores.  For some reason, my shipment was very weak for me and the others who tried it.  I should have left it at that.

I am also very familiar with the effects of Sativa strains, its my preference and the main reason I went with your product over the other vendors tinc listed at the time.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on September 21, 2011, 02:43 am
I'm sorry, I'm dealing with lots of shit. Not trying to be mean, just firm - I know my product I'm very careful to make sure everything is perfect. I strive to keep my 100%  rating, and to truly earn it.

So when I am told it doesn't work it freaks me out, and sends to my head scam! I would never want to sell someone medicine that doesn't work. I'm truly sorry you found it weak.
Not sure what can happen to cause that. Sorry if I'm pissy, I just don't know how it could be possible.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: 0xbeef- on September 21, 2011, 03:09 am
I ended up trying 7 droppers with two other friends Friday and nobody noticed any effects.  I ended up drinking the last ~1/5 of the bottle (20+ droppers) Saturday morning, and finally got what I would describe as a long lasting barely noticeable high.   I don't know if its just a bad batch, or if its just a weak product being paraded around as a 'medical' dose, or "High not like smoking".  I don't know about anyone else, but every other 'medical grade' edible/concentrate I have ingested has been way above average in potency.

I'd hate to think that is whats happening, and I feel bad having to post this.  I realize that because I'm a brand new buyer and poster, my criticisms may be met with skepticism, but I really do appreciate the risk that MJ sellers here are taking to distribute this gift.  Still, this was a relatively expensive product and (on top of the long wait and learning curve that comes with using Bitcoins for the first time), I was very disappointed with the effects.  I'm not the only person who tried what has been described earlier in this thread as a psychedelic dose and had no effects, the only variable left is the product.

Perhaps it is just me, but these posts by ignatz read strikingly similar to mightyboosh, who tried to discredit BC's product as well.   Similar grammar/structure, punctuation and the same apologetic tone being used in order to impart a sense of chivalry to the undesirable task of having to be the "bearer of bad news."

I may be out of line with these suggestions, but it is interesting at any rate.


Post by "mightyboosh" that I refer to:  http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=3148.0


Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: ignatz on September 21, 2011, 03:46 am
The apologetic tone your picking up on is simply me trying to be respectful.  I realize how it must appear for a newbie with 1 purchase on the SR to be criticizing an established vendors product, I'm curious as to why it did not work as much as he is .  I didn't want to be an asshole and mess up his perfect vendor score for something that's probably out of his control,  I am just dissatisfied, wanted to leave feedback, and possibly find an explanation.   

DigitalAlch, your listing mentions that your out of dropper caps and ship with spray caps now.  My product included a screw on dropper cap and no spray cap, is it possible that my shipment was from an older batch?
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: jackstraw on September 21, 2011, 03:52 am
Your tonic is fine......the majority of people in this thread report positive results.   I feel it at 3-4 droppers full.....I don't even want to think about 20 droppers full.  Everybody is different in tolerance and body reaction I guess but your reaction is not the common one of most everybody who has posted about this product.

Digital Alch really does care about what he makes and for you to refer to it as "weak being paraded as a medical dose" is simply not true imo.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: ignatz on September 21, 2011, 04:16 am
Your tonic is fine......the majority of people in this thread report positive results.   I feel it at 3-4 droppers full.....I don't even want to think about 20 droppers full.  Everybody is different in tolerance and body reaction I guess but your reaction is not the common one of most everybody who has posted about this product.

You are right, everyone is different.  Which is why I gave it to other people to try, and still nobody had any effects.

Digital Alch really does care about what he makes and for you to refer to it as "weak being paraded as a medical dose" is simply not true imo.

I believe he does care, which is why I was going to edit my post before he quoted it.  It felt at the time like he was making excuses by telling me to keep trying more if I was "just trying to get high" and to not expect a high like smoking.  That felt dismissive and annoyed me after all the time I spent getting bitcoins and the money I spent. 

In retrospect, maybe I should have handled this through PMs, nobody else here tried my bottle so its just my anonymous newbie e-word to go by.

I am still curious why my bottle shipped with the dropper cap, and if that might be significant.
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: DigitalAlch on September 21, 2011, 05:31 am
The spray tops were causing transpiration at an increased rate - people asked me to switch back to my classic bottles. I took the last of my batch poured each bottle back into the gallon container I make it in, swirled vigorously, then re-poured them into the the classic bottles. Forgot to update my page. These are the same 55mL bottles I have been using since the beginning.
I'm sorry you are dissatisfied, I'm not sure what causes this reaction. The high is not like smoking. To explain:

 Marijuana affects the body because its bioactive cannabinoid compounds, especially ∆9-THC and cannabidiol (CBD), bind to and activate cannabinoid receptors—tiny molecular ports encoded by our genes and expressed on the membranous surfaces of our cells. The diversity of physiological effects generated by marijuana is due to the many different cell and tissue types that express cannabinoid receptors.
   Various areas of the brain and other nervous system tissues contain cannabinoid receptors called CB1. The neurological effects of marijuana depend on the particular brain areas and networks these cannabinoid-sensitive cells participate in (for example, the neuronal networks mediating short-term memory, anxiety, or compulsive behavior). The location of the receptors on the cell can alter how they operate. Most mental and perceptual effects of cannabis can be attributed to CB1 receptor activation.
   A second receptor, called CB2, has been identified primarily in certain cells of the immune system. CB2 appears responsible for the ability of THC, CBD, and the terpenoid β-carophyllene to reduce inflammation and some kinds of pain, among other effects.
  The brain is teeming with CB1 receptors, consistent with marijuana having wide-ranging influences on mental function. Some of the only regions of the brain where CB1 receptors are absent are areas controlling vital functions such as breathing. This is why cannabis poses no risk of fatal respiratory depression that can occur with overdoses of opiates and other nervous system depressants such as alcohol.
   The natural physiological chemicals that drive CB1 and CB2 receptors are a family of molecules present not just in humans but all over the animal kingdom. These native molecules are called endogenous cannabinoids, or endocannabinoids, a name borrowed from the plant. Endocannabinoids (often abbreviated as eCBs) have been called the “marijuana of the brain,” although this is a deceptive metaphor; eCBs are an integral part of our physiology and appeared much earlier in evolutionary history than the cannabis plant, as indicated by their presence in so many life forms, even very simple marine organisms. It is more accurate to say that the cannabis plant evolved to produce compounds that are remarkable biochemical mimics of the eCBs.
   There are presently two well-studied and readily detectable eCBs: anandamide (a name derived from ananda, the Sanskrit word for bliss) and 2-AG (short for 2-arachidonylglycerol), each is generated in cells by specific enzymes in response to activation signals. In other words, cells generate and release anandamide or 2-AG when they receive particular signals to do so.
   In the brain, for example, if one neuron (electrical cell of the brain) barrages another neuron with excitatory electrical activity, the target neuron may respond by generating and releasing eCBs from its cellular membrane.
   The eCBs travel “backwards” across the synaptic cleft separating the two neurons, where they find CB1 receptors waiting. Through the molecular signaling of these strategically located CB1 receptors, the release of other, more principal neurotransmitters is momentarily paused. The eCBs act as a negative feedback, to say, “Whoa! That’s enough input, now slow down!” Because eCBs travel opposite the conventional neurotransmitter pathway across synapses, they have been dubbed “retrograde messengers.”
  A given neuron releases eCBs in order to continuously regulate and tune its own synaptic inputs. This process, where synaptic connections between neurons are weakened or strengthened, is referred to as synaptic plasticity, a mechanism by which learning and memory occurs at the cellular level. The feedback mechanism of eCB-mediated synaptic plasticity is important not just for computational processes (how we think and feel and learn), but as a matter of cellular survival; too much excitation is deadly to cells. Thus, an apparently major function of eCBs, and a major effect of cannabinoids from marijuana, is neuroprotection—that is, protecting brain cells from too much excitation (known as excitotoxicity), which is a serious contributor to the brain damaging effects of stroke, epilepsy, and other neurological disorders.

NEURONAL FREQUENCY & SYNCHRONY: SETTING TEMPO WITH eCBS

What we have just described is that eCBs are used by the brain to dampen patterns of neuronal electrical activity, and one of the therapeutic effects of cannabis is to mimic this property. Yet this is only half the story. The eCBs also work the opposite way, releasing the neuron to fire more freely, a process called disinhibition.
   This is another way that eCB-mediated synaptic plasticity appears to be adaptive for healthy brain function, though its ef fects vary based on the area of the brain. In a brain area called the amygdala, eCBs purge the memory of fearful experiences, helping an individual move past emotional trauma. This action helps explain the apparent utility of cannabinoids (including herbal cannabis) as a treatment for some cases of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Large-scale population studies have failed to find any link between cannabis smoking and lung cancer or other respiratory ailments.    By contrast, in the area called the hippocampus, tightly controlled eCB signaling allows cells to fire in coordinated synchrony, setting up the brain rhythms that are important for orienting oneself in physical space. Marijuana is thought to interrupt spatial memory by simultaneously flooding all the cells in this rhythmic engine with THC…um, where did I put that pen that was just in my hand? Similarly, the so-called somatic symptoms of a marijuana high—feelings such as floating, sinking into your seat, or altered balance, are likely due to the THC-sensitive circuitry of yet another brain region, the cerebellum.
  To summarize, eCBs can either inhibit neuronal activity by slowing down excitatory synapses onto that neuron, or they can disinhibit (excite) neuronal activity by slowing down inhibitory synapses. Both of these are physiological actions that contribute to normal brain function. The fact that CB1 receptors can orchestrate the tempo of brain cells in either direction—faster or slower—surely helps to explain how cannabis can have such wide ranging, even opposite, perceived effects in different individuals and circumstances.
 The story of eCBs is not just about the brain, though. Important therapeutic properties of cannabinoids are mediated by the CB2 receptors on immune cells. Immune cells promote inflammation during the course of fighting an infection, an important adaptive property; however this action also can be a source of pain, tissue damage, and an obstacle to healing and well-being. Activation of CB2 receptors throughout the body (including the brain, where immune cells are called microglia), either by eCBs or the cannabinoids in marijuana, tells the immune cells to slow down releasing the chemicals that trigger inflammation.
 This effect is directly analogous to what we described for the brain, where eCBs serve as a brake to the release of neurotransmitters. Clinically, the need to control swelling, itching, and pain is the reason why corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are such widely used medicines.
  Cannabinoids offer a different molecular approach to these same problems. Recent research findings suggest that cannabinoids may be especially promising in reducing dangers of chronic inflammation in the brain, which is believed key to many serious neurodegenerative diseases ranging from Alzheimer’s dementia to Parkinson’s Disease and related motor disorders. The immune modulating effects of cannabinoids also appear to hold promise for the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis. The cannabinoid system appears to be primordial, since it exists in nearly all species of animals so far investigated, even very simple ones like microscopic hydra.

Methods of Administration

  How THC operates in our bodies is better understood with each new study. But marijuana is composed of over 400 compounds, including at least 88 cannabinoids other than THC.
   Cannabis is used by inhalation (smoking or vaporization), ingestion (eating, drinking, or absorption through the mucus membranes of the mouth) or, more rarely, topical application (rubbing into the skin).
   Inhalation is a considerably more rapid and efficient delivery method than ingestion, since the cannabinoids, terpenes and other chemicals pass readily across the lining of the lungs straight into the bloodstream. The effects and quality of the high are also somewhat different.
   Vaporization (or ingestion) is safer for the respiratory tract than smoking and creates a far less telltale odor. Burning cannabis (or just about anything else for that matter) creates harmful chemicals, known as reactive oxygen species, that may damage the mouth, throat, and lungs. However, heating cannabis in a controlled manner to a temperature just below ignition of the plant material releases the lighter chemicals (including the cannabinoids) without actually burning anything or creating the reactive chemicals found in smoke.
   Vaporization may also provide a different quality of high, since it may produce a different mixture of volatilized compounds. Interestingly, though prolonged smoking has been shown to damage lungs and bronchial tubes, large-scale population studies have failed to find any link between cannabis smoking and lung cancer or other respiratory ailments.
     As rapid as the onset of effects is when cannabis is inhaled, it is slow when eaten. When cannabis products are ingested, the cannabinoids pass first through the stomach then are absorbed across the lining of the intestines into the blood, which passes through the liver and changes most of the THC into 11-hydroxy-THC. While 11-hydroxy-THC is also psychoactive, it may create a different kind of high. Because absorption from the intestines is relatively inefficient and slow, larger doses must be taken if ingested rather than inhaled, and the effects last longer but are delayed for 30-90 minutes after ingestion. This delay can lead to inadvertent excess dosages, since you can’t tell how much you have on board, unlike inhalation, which allows for easy and immediate dosage adjustment.
For some this cannabinoid does not seem to produce the full spectrum of effects, though for most it is incredibly potent.

Peace,
DigitalAlch
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: kissinger on September 21, 2011, 04:14 pm
DA, think big! think international!!!

Spread the luv!
Title: Re: DigitalAlch's BOMBastic Berry Tinc
Post by: treebeard on September 24, 2011, 03:10 am
alright, I admit I skipped a small chunk of this thread,

but what's the word on DigitalAlch's medical candies?

have they ever been listed?  has anyone tried some?

I'd definitely want to try out some lollipops sometime  8)