"The dried, filtered, alkaloid containing DCM was distilled at atmospheric pressure from a weighed flask to leave a small quantity of residual oil. The oil was a clear, deep yellow, reminiscent of warm honey in appearance. The oil smelt familiar enough to those versed in the ways of the cactus to bring a smiling grimace to their faces.
The residual oil weighed 0.55g, and had a distinctive bitter taste, unpleasant, yet interesting in quality."
Try filtering and then gassing that DCM next time. You might get some pretty crystals.
Fully Informed Jury! (http://www.fija.org/)
(http://www.fija.org/)