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Ltd Ed 'Solve et Elucido' Art Giclee
This reverberating psychedelic giclee print is a gift for a
$500 donation to Erowid. 12" x 12", stretched on canvas, the
image wraps around the sides of the 1" thick piece. Signed
by artist Vibrata, and Erowid founders Earth & Fire.
MBDB
Basics
by Erowid
DESCRIPTION #
MBDB is a synthetic phenethylamine similar in structure and action to MDMA (Ecstasy). It is an entactogen, with the ability to facilitate a state of introspection, interpersonal communication and a pronounced sense of empathy and compassion.

MBDB has a slower and more gentle onset of action than MDMA, produces less euphoria, less psychedelic effects, and has less stimulant properties. Many people find MBDB less fun than MDMA because of its more subtle nature and lack of strong rush. MBDB is extremely uncommon, but has occasionally been found in "ecstasy" tablets in Europe.
Dose #
There is very little data on what preferred recreational or therapeutic dosages are, but they seem to fall somewhere in the range of 150-250 mg.
Price #
Price Summary Needed.
MBDB is not scheduled in the United States, so it is legal to possess.
Chemistry Summary Needed.
Pharmacology #
Pharmacology Summary Needed.
Production #
Production Summary Needed.
History #
MBDB was first synthesized by Dave Nichols at Purdue University.
Terminology / Slang #
The Substance:
MBDB; Methyl-J; Eden.
The Experience:
No common terms known.
EFFECTS #
Effects Summary Needed.
Onset #
The onset of MBDB is said to be significantly smoother and less 'rushy' than that of MDMA.
Duration #
Approx 4-6 hrs
Visual Effects #
Visuals Summary Needed.
PROBLEMS #
Problems Summary Needed.
Contraindications #
  • Do not take MBDB if you are currently taking an MAOI. MAOIs are most commonly found in the prescription anti-depressants Nardil (phenelzine), Parnate (tranylcypromine), Marplan (isocarboxazid), Eldepryl (l-deprenyl), and Aurorex or Manerix (moclobemide). Ayahuasca also contains MAOIs (harmine and harmaline). MBDB and MAOIs are a potentially dangerous combination. Check with your doctor if you are not sure whether your prescription medication is an MAOI.
  • Do not operate heavy machinery. Do Not Drive.
Addiction Potential #
Addiction Potential Summary Needed.
Long Term Health Problems #
Long Term Health Problems Summary Needed.
Risk of Death #
Risk of Death Summary Needed.
CAUTION & DISCLAIMER #
Erowid Basics pages are summaries of data gathered from site visitors, government documents, books, websites, and other resources. We do our best to keep this information correct and up-to-date, but the field is complex and constantly changing. Information should always be verified through multiple sources.