DIY NicPic question (nicotine toothpicks)

[avpx1]

Hi all,
It's been some time since I've posted but always happy to jump back in.
I've been searching for the past few hours after I remembered from long ago a DIY nicotine toothpick recipe. I finally found it here Are you done stocking up?.

It is actually a repost from a Reddit post named GREAT NICOTINE TOOTHPICK RECIPE.
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GREAT NICOTINE TOOTHPICK RECIPE
200 TOOTHPICKS [6 cm long]
100 ML ALCOHOL [food grade]
2.5 TSP MENTHOL CRYSTALS
1/2 TSP SPEARMINT OIL OR 1/3 TSP CINNAMON OIL
20 ML NICOTINE SOLUTION [60 mg/ml strength]

Mix menthol crystals until dissolved.
Submerge toothpicks (in glass dish) for 12-24 hours.
Spread the sticks with the liquid on a plate to dry.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Moisten and place near cheek gums. Chew lightly, enjoy, and return to cheek.
Nicotine is absorbed via the gums, not the stomach, so maximum contact with gums is recommended.
**PLEASE TWEAK AND POST FEEDBACK**
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Anyway, was wondering if anyone has dabbled with it. I'm ready to give it a try but not too enthusiastic about adding the alcohol to the recipe.
I'm unsure if it is actually needed. Any thoughts on this?
Has anyone made their own nicotine toothpicks or maybe put a twist on the above recipe?
Hoping I can maybe just soak them directly in 20ml of 60mg Nic and add a flavor to it like TFA peppermint or perhaps Shisha Strawberry.
Any thoughts?

Thanks

 

[Letitia]

I'd bet most use everclear or cheap 80% alcohol vodka. Guessing most of the alcohol content will evaporate away after the liquid evaporates from the toothpicks as they dry.

 

[avpx1]

Thanks Letita. If it completely evaporates then it may not be an issue, I guess. So, after looking, apparently alcohol is used as a solvent to better penetrate wood and evenly distribute the flavors and nicotine. PG may actually be a decent alternative to it but may not penetrate as deeply or evenly but it will work better than water and much better than VG. To go alcohol free might be an option. Wondering if anyone has given it a try.

 

[avpx1]

Huuum, I stumbled across this old recipe. Alcohol free. Unfortunately, there aren't any comments on it. 100mg nic seems pretty high but I worked the numbers using the "ejuice Me Up" app and they come out to the same Strength of 30 mg. Interesting.

 

[Hobbs]

Wow ... yeah, I give it a hard NO.
If someone wants oral nicotine, commercial nicotine gum, lozenges, or nicotine pouches are much safer. They’re dosed and regulated.