shutterbugg Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Do not try this at home!! Last night i mixed camphor blocks and menthol crystals in the microwave. Left them in a tad bit to long. OMG The vapors coming off the bowl alone made my family vacate the premises!!! Of course i was still making my concoction so i had to stay in the kitchen and keep mixing. By the time i was done i was light headed, gagging and had the worst headache of my life!! Time to get the double boiler out for melting this stuff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Thanks for the info. I was going to work with the crystals today so I will be sure not to do as you did. I have read to melt the crystals in the already heated oils. I hope you are feeling better this morning and you highly scented house is cleared out. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokymountainraine Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I like to add the crystals to some lavender eo and leave them. They dissolve in the eo and are ready to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Bet that cleared your sinuses right up!! Just out of curiosity ....... what are Menthol Crystals and Camphor Blocks for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugg Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 Bet that cleared your sinuses right up!! Just out of curiosity ....... what are Menthol Crystals and Camphor Blocks for?iM using them for a muscle rub Just left the house to go to the store and when i came back home the menthol is still in the air!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melly Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 eww..well at least no one in your house can complain of a stuffy nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp_deb Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I like to add the crystals to some lavender eo and leave them. They dissolve in the eo and are ready to use.Thanks for the tip. I just got a little to try and will use your method to melt them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novicecrafter Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I am not sure what camphor blocks are and they may be completely different from the essential oil, but I feel it necesary to mention that camphor is highly toxic. Menthol is fine, but I would recommend that you double check on the camphor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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