I am all too aware of san pedro and peruvian torch cactus which actually contains a higher mescaline content than san pedro...and the whole extraction process seems like a total farce when many peeps don't follow instructions well enough for the experiment to be successful! Please tell me pinkus how the experience was and how long it lasted...and estimated how many mgs you consumed...you should know the conversion rate since your familar with the extraction process...stories can be embellished but facts enforce the truth!
the strength of both cacti are variable enough to make the highlighted statement of little use. I've never done an acid/base extraction, i just make a very concentrated cactus tea. 3.5 lbs of cactus flesh per person is what i consider a "spiritual" dose i.e orbiting the planet lol. i use the recipe by MJ shroomer @erowid with a few modifications.
1. I cut it like he suggests, but also cut out the core.
2. I use RO or distilled water
3. I add the juice of one lemon per lb of cactus flesh (pre cored weight)
cooking long and SLOW also seem to strengthen it. a plateau lasting about ten to twelve hours...last time i made it this way a friend who has taken MUCH peyote told me it was the best mescaline he'd ever experienced. We have cuttings on the way from the same vendor for the middle of this month.