What really distinguishes humans among the rest of the animal kingdom is our ability to use tools. This ability has driven human evolution exponentially as we have made our way from stone wheels to handheld supercomputers. Tools have kept us alive when we should have died. Tools have allowed us to gaze into space with new purpose. Tools have allowed us to break matter down to its smallest parts and beyond. Tools have made travel faster. Tools have made life longer. We owe our very existence to the use of tools by our ancestors. As humanity progresses, so have our tools.
Substances that augment and alter our consciousness have long occupied a place in the toolbox of humanity. It was not until 1956 that pure DMT was added to that toolbox. What separates extracted or synthesized DMT from other psychedelic/entheogenic substances is the duration and intensity of the experience it produces. Most substances capable of producing such profound effects last at least a few hours and often they last almost half of a day or longer. DMT, however, only lasts between 5 and 15 minutes. One would assume that the drastically lower amount of time would mean that the substance is lacking in depth but a single experience with this molecule will prove otherwise. In only a few minutes, DMT can offer some of the deepest and most profound experiences known to mankind. Do not let the short duration fool you. This is a very powerful tool and should not be taken lightly. It is very safe, physically speaking. However, it can leave you confused and with more questions than you began with if not approached properly. It can expose parts of yourself to you that you have tried to bury and make you face things you have not wanted to face. If you want the maximum effectiveness out of this tool then you have to approach it seriously.
How many uses can one tool have?
The uses of a tool are only limited by the mind of the operator. Of course, certain tools are better suited to certain tasks. You could arguably use a wrench to drive a nail but would it not be more efficient to use a hammer? Some tools have many uses while some are specialized to only one task. DMT is not one that is specialized to one task. Given the nature of this compound, it has many uses. The experienced user may discovered very personal uses for it. To the newcomer, DMT offers a glimpse of a world previously unknown by most. For the pure Psychonaut, DMT offers a method for internal exploration in a limited window of time but not sacrificing in depth or variety of experience. For the shaman, DMT can be a powerful tool to facilitate fellowship and communion with beings from beyond our Material Universe. For the occultist, DMT becomes a method to explore concepts like never before. For the alchemist, DMT becomes a powerful method of mental transmutation. For the Hermeticist, DMT can become a guardrail on the path to self mastery. For the magician, DMT can become the most powerful tool available. Those who may find the most use out of DMT are the mystics; those who seek to experience spiritual truth directly. For them, there is no more powerful tool yet discovered.
With so many functions, how can we determine the proper use of this tool?
This is highly subjective. It depends largely upon what it is you want to get out of this tool. For most, it is simply curiosity that causes them to seek DMT. If you are that person, it is suggested that you simply go for the "breakthrough experience" as it is a great way to dive in without necessarily having an intent other than simply gaining experience. As you become experienced with DMT, your understanding of it and desires for it will change and you can fine tune the tool for your particular use. The aim of this guide is simply to introduce a variety of uses and concepts surrounding this marvelous molecule and provide assistance to those wanting to explore these possibilities.
Your vaporization method matters A LOT.
This is a common mistake in the DMT use world. DMT is not like herbs. You cannot simply light it up and inhale. Proper care must be taken not to overheat and destroy the molecule. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that anyone who is serious about using this tool gets a proper device to use it. The best devices to use are generally thought to be:
Vapor Genie Vaporizers - These are by far considered to be the best method by veteran DMT users. These pipes operate via convection heating. This means that the flame never touches the substance but simply heats the air around it causing it to vaporize more slowly and with far less chance of burning the substance. Personally, I use the standard wooden version and I see no significant difference in effectiveness between it and the glass version. The wooden one can be had for around $50 while the glass one is $100. The main benefit of the glass version is the ability to see the vapor form and thus more accurately gauge how much heat to apply. Follow the hyperlink above to see the Vapor Genie line of products.
The Machine - This is a very affordable option if you are on a budget. It is a homemade device that works very well. From the DMT wiki:
" "The Machine" is essentially a glass vaporizer in which heat is meant to distribute through the pipe rather than across the glass. It utilizes a metal mesh plug inside of the pipe, on which the product is to be placed, melted and vaporized. The mesh acts both as a screen and a heat-sink, simultaneously allowing for the even heating of the product, protection from the naked flame, and prevention from inhaling unvaporized particulates. The manner of heating is likely to be conduction, as the product is known to run from the heat across the mesh until completely vaporized; however, most designs cause the product to simply run into more heat, resulting in continuous vaporization."
To learn more about this device, follow the hyperlink above.
Dab Rig - A dab rig is basically a bong with a ceramic or metallic heating element that either utilizes electricity to heat itself or must be heated by a torch. Once it is at the appropriate temperature, the substance being vaporized is placed on the heating element while the user inhales. This method is pretty effective though the user risks burning their DMT more easily this way.
Glass "Bulb" Style Pipes - While these can be effective, they can also be extremely harsh and make it easy to burn your DMT.
The Sandwich Method - This method is the simplest and probably most available method to most newcomers looking to get their feet wet. While we do not recommend this method, it can be an easy way to introduce oneself to the experience. However, it can also be a good way to disappoint yourself and get a poor first impression of DMT. Basically, this method is conducted placing a bed of ashes or herb in a pipe or bong. Then, the DMT is added on top of that. Finally, a layer of herb is laid on top of that effectively making a DMT sandwich. The type of herb used is purely up to the user but one should note that regular old green tea is very smooth and benign. That is to say that it will not add anything to or take anything from the experience. While cannabis is a regular choice as the herb in the sandwich, I find it wasteful as the cannabis will be completely overridden by the DMT. Save the cannabis for after.
Anyone seriously interested in using this tool should put forth the effort to acquire a good smoking device for it. However, that is not the final step in proper vaporization. With experience, you will determine exactly the best way for you to inhale your vaporized DMT. Some people find the most benefit in taking multiple hits. Others find it best to take it all in during a single inhalation. Some gradually increase the amount they are inhaling each hit and some do the opposite. In the mean time, here are some helpful tips for getting the most out of your DMT:
Hold it in as long as you can. That is not simply an expression. It is meant literally. Hold it in AS LONG AS YOU CAN. Hold the DMT in your lungs until you absolutely need another breath.
Breathe no fresh air between inhalations. When you exhale DMT, your next breath should contain more DMT.
Take another hit. If you are looking for depth, take another hit.
Weigh your dose. The average dose is between 0.04g and 0.08g. Anything over 0.06 is starting to get into heroic dose territory, in my opinion. If you have trouble breaking through on doses around 0.08g, rest assured that your technique or device is to blame. Either that or your DMT is peculiarly weak which is highly unlikely as even crude extractions result in potent DMT. However, it may be worthwhile to increase the dose simply to breakthrough. It may be wasteful, but if you are looking for breakthrough then it may be your best option until you master the technique.
Begin slowly inhaling as soon as you begin heating the DMT. At first, you may just be sucking air. However, when the DMT begins to vaporize you will protect it from being burnt by inhaling the vapor as soon as it is produced. This is especially true when using a Vapor Genie. It may be hard to burn DMT in a VG but a sure fire way to do it is heat the DMT without hitting the pipe.
So, are you ready to learn about some of the different uses of this tool?
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