I was typing a reply to a thread asking about extracting leaves/plants/herbs when the thread vanished. Of course that subject is well policed here because it can veer into one very specific leafy topic that would have upset Nancy Reagan, but come ON! Here's the reply I was going to post:
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Extracting lemon balm (leaves), chamomile (flowers) and the other plants mentioned is really no different than mint leaves, tea leaves, lavender buds... Lots of DIYers mess with extracting tea; same methods would seem applicable.
I personally leave it to pros with proper equipment and knowledge of toxicity, but if members are "allowed" to discuss methods to extract and vape their Celestial Seasonings tea, garden mint, and favorite coffee grounds, why react this way to these specific leaves/flowers? Celestial Seasonings herbal teas often contain the very same herbs the OP mentions. I'm in an area where even (I'll get smacked to mention it) is legal, but just because it's not legal everywhere, it's a taboo topic here? When the FDA bans flavorings in vapes, will we be limited to discussing unflavored? How about when vaping is banned in selected states?
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Something is just WRONG when we can freely discuss a highly-toxic item like PURE nicotine, but not an herb with actual medicinal use.
<rant over>
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Extracting lemon balm (leaves), chamomile (flowers) and the other plants mentioned is really no different than mint leaves, tea leaves, lavender buds... Lots of DIYers mess with extracting tea; same methods would seem applicable.
I personally leave it to pros with proper equipment and knowledge of toxicity, but if members are "allowed" to discuss methods to extract and vape their Celestial Seasonings tea, garden mint, and favorite coffee grounds, why react this way to these specific leaves/flowers? Celestial Seasonings herbal teas often contain the very same herbs the OP mentions. I'm in an area where even (I'll get smacked to mention it) is legal, but just because it's not legal everywhere, it's a taboo topic here? When the FDA bans flavorings in vapes, will we be limited to discussing unflavored? How about when vaping is banned in selected states?
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Something is just WRONG when we can freely discuss a highly-toxic item like PURE nicotine, but not an herb with actual medicinal use.
<rant over>