Essential oils. Bad idea?

[LowThudd]

While I was at Whole Foods buying glycerin, I noticed the great selection of essential oils. I really am considering trying a a juice mix w/ one. I know they say for external use only, but does anyone have a concrete reason why this would be a bad idea? Assuming of corse that it was a pure esential oil like one of these: Essential Oils

 

[sooperdrave]

i have read on this forum and others that essential oils are not as good as non-oils. i do know that essential oils will seperate from your juice if the vg concentration is 50% or more. that could cause problems. im guessing that if they are labeled as external use, then they are not pure enough for consumption(ie, they are not food grade) hope that helps alittle.

 

[Jynn]

I personally do not use any oil based flavorings because many people say they will kill your attys if done wrong(or if done at all depending on who you ask). There are a few people here who DO use them with great success. From what I understand you need to dilute them in PGA to get them to mix in.

The ones you specifically listed are listed as being for aromatherapy and scents. If I were going to use something oil based, *I* would be wary of anything that isn't already marketed as a flavoring or food additive, but my concern could be completely unfounded.

 

[Kurt]

Oils in general can be used, but extremely sparingly. Mint oils need about 2 drops per 30 mL. More than that and its way too strong, and can separate from the juice. If you want to try using oils, I would stick to the food flavors. They are much higher boiling than water-soluble oils, and do not vaporize well in an atty, and will linger long after you switch to another flavor. I don't know about killing attys...any I tried didn't get past the few few vapes with me...they smell much better than they taste as a vape. Some really like cinnamon and clove oils however, so YMMV.

The wood oils you listed are not something I would be vaping. They contain terpenoids (that which makes pine smell like pine), and are really not good for inhaling. They are toxic when taken internally. A little bit in an aroma vaporizer or incense is one thing, purposefully inhaling significant quantities is another. Cedar, cyprus, myrrh, etc. I personally would leave these be.