This 1961 article from the UN provides both some interesting insight into the conceptions government and WoD leaders have about the potential of poppy straw as an illicit substance, and some excellent technical information regarding alkaloid content and extraction techniques.
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The following work, which was first published in the Journal of the Archiological Society of Athens, presents research about the poppy and opium among the ancient Greeks as well as among other peoples of the eastern Mediterranean region.
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Is it possible to make some of Doc Holiday's favourite tincture from Dried Poppy pods? Maybe. Forum member Tappuck decided to give it a try. Here are his results.
Poppynewbe tells us why harvesting Opium doesn't have to be a task reserved just for Burmese farmers. In his latest article, newbe examines the possibility that harvesting your own Opium can not only be an easy task, but a better route to go for fresh pods than simply "making a cup of tea".
"The Poor Man's Guide to OTC Codeine Extraction". A codeine extraction technique simplified for the layperson. Over the Counter Codeine Products can provide some relief to those suffering from chronic pain, although the amount of codeine required to provide useful effects may be insufficient for some. Unfortunately, if you increase your dosage to attain the desired relief, the excess acetaminophen can cause liver damage. Extraction allows the sufferer to increase their dosage, and remove the damaging APAP, while retaining the codeine required to provide sufficent pain-management.
