slight Menthol warning.

[cjmckay]

I make a lot of my own juices from 70/30 PG/VG, flavorings, nicotine and pure H2O. My fave is menthol which I make by adding some menthol crystals to the above mixture, much like many commercial makers. I'm finding that I sometimes get slight chest pain when vaping this mixture and I read that this is a noted and recognized side effect in some people from inhaling real menthol. I just thought I'd mention this in case anyone else is so affected by it. I'm fit and healthy and no other flavours have this effect on me. This won't affect everyone but may be noticed by some who get through a lot of menth juice. Perhaps someone can suggest a good synthetic alternative to using genuine menthol crystals in my juice? Happy Christmas!

 

[b.m.]

Depending on how much of the crystals you are using,it may just be too much,and not getting diluted enough.Most people who use the crystals will make a solution from them with pg or alchohol and then use that solution as a flavoring in their final mix.

 

[Rat2chat2]

I make my menthol with 50/50 menthol crystals and Everclear in a 30ml bottle. I just use that mixture and add a drop or two to my 6ml bottle of unflavored or a flavor that I want to add menthol. I also use Koolada which is an additive that will give you the cool effect without the menthol. I just love the combination. Good luck to you.

 

[cjmckay]

Depending on how much of the crystals you are using,it may just be too much,and not getting diluted enough.Most people who use the crystals will make a solution from them with pg or alchohol and then use that solution as a flavoring in their final mix.

The great thing with menthol crystals is that they are very soluble in pg/vg . There's no need to mess up your liquid balance with extra alcohol or water as the crystals will dissolve with just a little warmth and a shake. Chest pain is a side effect of using ANY real menthol for those who are sensitive to it and people should be aware that this is the case. Go easy when adding the crystals, just a few tiny ones in each few mls at first.

 

[cjmckay]

I make my menthol with 50/50 menthol crystals and Everclear in a 30ml bottle. I just use that mixture and add a drop or two to my 6ml bottle of unflavored or a flavor that I want to add menthol. I also use Koolada which is an additive that will give you the cool effect without the menthol. I just love the combination. Good luck to you.

Now that sounds really excellent. Thanks for that; I'll give it a try

 

[bigjim3793]

That explains my feeling when I vaped
some menthol,I thought it was indigestion,
but definitely pain in my chest.

Jim

 

[Rat2chat2]

Now that sounds really excellent. Thanks for that; I'll give it a try

I have done this for over a year and love it. Here is the video that i watched. There are lots of others. Hope you like it as well as I do. Remember this is very strong and I only add drops to a 6ml or small quantity of juice. Definitely for the menthol lover.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEIhqC2cMFQ

 

[DadEh]

Interesting comment / experience. Thanks for posting.