Space Paste
The following article is based strictly on the provided source excerpts.
Space Paste
Space Paste, also known as Space Jam, is described as a community-formulated recipe combining nutmeg with synergistic spices and nuts, intended as a legal psychedelic preparation [1][2]. An early systematic analysis of its chemistry predates modern oilahuasca theory [1].
Ingredients and Proposed Mechanisms
The traditional community recipe for Space Paste includes various ingredients, each with proposed roles and active compounds [1][2].
Primary Psychoactive
- Nutmeg (4 parts): Considered the primary psychoactive source. It should be freshly ground from whole nutmeg [2]. 69ron identified Myristicin and Elemicin as active compounds in nutmeg, noting them as known psychedelics [1].
Absorption Enhancement and Fats
- Almonds (4 parts): Soaked overnight and rinsed. Their fat content is noted to aid absorption [2]. 69ron suggested that fats and oils aid the digestion of psychedelic essential oils like myristicin and elemicin, noting personal experience that elemicin may be ineffective without something to aid its digestion [1]. Almonds are also noted to contain benzaldehyde compounds [2].
- Raw Pistachios (4 parts): These can be swapped for chocolate in improved versions of the recipe [2]. 69ron also suggested pistachios for absorption enhancement due to their fats and oils [1].
Potentiators and Modulators
- Black Pepper (0.5 parts): Described by 69ron as a multi-function potentiator. It contains myristicin, Beta-caryophyllene, and Piperine [1]. Proposed mechanisms include piperine enhancing the effects of many drugs and potentially enhancing the bioavailability of curcumin by 2000% in humans [1]. It is also listed as a selective MAO-B inhibitor [1]. The community recipe notes it as a CYP3A4 inhibitor, P-glycoprotein inhibitor, and a source of piperidine [2].
- Cinnamon (2 parts): 69ron described cinnamon as a psychedelic booster, containing Eugenol and Cinnamolaurine. Eugenol is said to boost the effects of psychedelics, and cinnamolaurine is described as looking like a psychedelic on its own, potentially requiring an MAOI to be active [1]. The community recipe identifies cinnamon as a CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and CYP2A6 inhibitor, and a glutathione depleter [2].
- Turmeric (1 part): 69ron identified turmeric as an MAO inhibitor, with Curcumin as its active compound. Its mechanism is described as a selective monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) of type MAO-A, which should increase the effectiveness of both elemicin and myristicin. Combined with black pepper, curcumin is suggested to be many times more effective [1]. The community recipe notes turmeric as an anti-inflammatory and a CYP modulator [2].
- Oregano (1 part): 69ron suggested oregano as a GABAergic modulator due to its active compound Thymol, noting GABAergic activity with an unclear effect [1]. The community recipe notes oregano contains various phenylpropanoids [2].
- Basil (1 part): 69ron described basil as a Cannabinoid receptor activator, with beta-caryophyllene as its active compound. It is proposed to selectively bind to cannabinoid receptor type-2 (CB2), which might potentiate the effects of myristicin and elemicin [1]. The community recipe notes basil contains Estragole, an allylbenzene substrate [2].
- Tarragon (1 part): The community recipe notes tarragon also contains estragole, similar to basil [2].
- Cayenne Pepper (0.5 parts): The community recipe states that Capsaicin in cayenne pepper increases absorption [2].
Additional Ingredients
- Cumin (1 part): Noted as a digestive aid and for flavor [2].
- Maple Syrup: Added to taste for palatability [2].
Preparation
The available sources describe Space Paste as a traditional community recipe [2]. One poster, 69ron, noted that the recipe was "very well thought out" and attributed its design to an "herb genius" [1].
Dosing and Administration
A standard dose of Space Paste is reported as 2 tablespoons of the finished paste [2]. An enhanced dose is noted as 4 tablespoons when mixed with chocolate [2].
Space Booze (Ethanol Extraction)
"Space Booze" refers to an ethanol extraction of Space Paste, first documented in 2014 [3].
Theoretical Basis
The development of Space Booze aimed to address several issues associated with consuming Space Paste directly, such as its reported duration of over 30 hours, unpleasant taste, and gastric pain, lethargy, or flu-like symptoms caused by whole nutmeg [3]. The hypothesis was that extracting the ethanol-soluble hallucinogenic fraction from whole spices would result in a more pleasant experience with improved dosing control [3]. The key insight was that the active compounds in Space Paste are ethanol-soluble, and extraction could allow lower doses to be more effective via a "Trojan Horse effect," where ethanol crosses the blood-brain barrier and carries lipophilic compounds [3].
Extraction Protocol
The extraction protocol involves:
- **Materials**: 750mL of high-proof ethanol (at least 75.5% ABV and consumable), a modified Space Paste recipe (without almonds, pistachios, or maple syrup), and a glass or stainless steel container to prevent leaching [3].
- **Procedure**: The modified Space Paste (where 1 part equals 1 tablespoon) is mixed with 750mL of high-proof ethanol. The mixture is shaken for approximately 5 minutes, then allowed to settle for 15 minutes, forming two layers (red ethanol on top, solids on bottom). This shaking and settling process is repeated for 3-5 days. After this period, the clear red liquid is decanted from the solids [3].
- **Final Product**: The resulting product is described as a dark reddish, clear liquid with a strong spice smell [3].
Space Booze Dosing and Reported Effects
A batch of Space Booze made with the specified protocol is theoretically calculated to contain 6 doses, each equivalent to 2 tablespoons of the original paste <ref>oilahuasca/oilahuasca/oil
References
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