// Definition
The principle that essential oils and terpenes, while beneficial in low doses, can cause intoxication, sensitization, lung irritation, or skin reactions at high concentrations, particularly when inhaled in concentrated form during manufacturing.
// From the Episode
Skunkman Sam describes becoming intensely intoxicated for 2.5 hours after opening a 600-gallon lavender oil chamber without masks. Dr. Natasha warns about oxidized linalool causing skin irritation, peppermint sensitivity on delicate tissues, and high-dose limonene causing lung irritation. Capsaicin can stimulate TRPV receptors at low doses but causes intense pain at high doses. Essential oils also effective as pest management agents.
// Source
Ep. 130 Hash Church CXXVII 127 →