More On Source & Jurisdiction #
Most of the chemicals and botanicals sampled for the purposes of this book were directly (and legally) purchased online from UK based websites, using a regular bank card. Regarding safety, this tenuous audit trail to source did at least provide the beginnings of a primitive level of assurance. The specific acquisitions were:
RESEARCH CHEMICALS #
1P-ETH-LAD; 1P-LSD; 2C-B-AN; 2C-B-FLY; 5-MeO-DALT; 5-MeO-DIBF; AL-LAD; BK-2C-B; LSZ; 2AI; 3,4 CTMP; 3-FPM; 4-Me-TMP; 4F-EPH; 4F-MPH; IPPH; MPA; NM2AI; PPH; TPA; Ephenidine, Diclazepam; Etizolam; Flubromazolam; Nifoxipam; Pyrazolam; 3-MeO-PCMo; Diphenidine; MXP; MDAI; MEAI; MNA; Mexedrone; Aniracetam; Citicoline; Armodafinil; Modafiendz; Noopept; NSI 189; Phenibut; Picamilon; PRL-8-53; L-Theanine.
BOTANICALS #
Cebil; Chaliponga Leaves; Fly Agaric; HBWS; Iboga; Ololiuqui; Salvia; San Pedro Cactus; Syrian Rue Seeds; Yopo; Ephedra; Ginkgo; Guarana; Guayusa; Kola Nut; Wormwood; Yohimbe; Blue Lotus; Catnip; Damiana; Imphepho; Indian Warrior; Kanna; Lavender; Maconha Brava; Marihuanilla; Morning Glory Seeds; Mulungu; Passion Flower; Skullcap; Valerian Root; White Sage; Wild Dagga; Catuaba; Celastrus Paniculatus; Calea; Mexican Tarragon; Mugwort; Rapé; Ubulawu; Kava Kava; Kratom; Mapacho; Sakae Naa; Sinicuichi; Datura; Entada Rheedii.
The following compounds were legally purchased from UK based head shops (retail outlets), usually located in the North West of England:
All the other substances were tested outside the UK, and where practical, in an authentic setting.
THE INTERNET VENDORS #
Whilst the overall number of vendors operating via the Internet during this period was substantial, the vast majority of the above materials were obtained from a relatively small minority:
RESEARCH CHEMICALS: #
BRC Fine Chemicals, Buckled Bonzi, Chemical Wire, CT High Street, Lizard Labs, Pure Chemicals, Royal Alchemist, Rave Gardener.
BOTANICALS: #
Spirit Garden, Organic Dyes, Element Earth (Mind Foods), PotSeed, Elegant Essence, CoffeeshOp.
These were generally well regarded and provided a timely and professional service.