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It seems there are two processes in use, one uses opium as an intermediary, the other doesn't. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morphine#Production https://en.wik
by irishsultan 10y ago
It seems there are two processes in use, one uses opium as an intermediary, the other doesn't.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morphine#Production https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morphine#Production
The latex used in India would seem to be opium (which is a dried latex obtained from the opium poppy)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opium https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opium