Safety And Science.

Quitci Flow is designed to enjoy natural flavours, keep your hands busy (hand-to-mouth), and give a short, intentional distraction while you ride out an urge with  a brief delay.

This is behavioural support, not a medical treatment. Results vary.

What studies suggest (plain facts)

• Aromas & craving : Small human studies mainly with black pepper aroma and one with lavender report short-term drops in self-reported craving after brief inhalation. (Rose & Behm 1994; Cordell & Buckle 2013; Arslan Işık & Bilgin 2022; single-session lavender RCT 2018.)

• Pleasant odours (general): Non-EO pleasant smells have also blunted urge vs neutral/tobacco odours in lab tasks.

• Breathing: Brief deep/yogic breathing can acutely reduce craving/withdrawal; effects fade without practice. (McClernon 2004; Shahab 2013.)

• Delay: Lab and real-time data show a short delay helps; stress and cues shrink the resist window, routines expand it. (McKee 2010/2011; EMA studies.)

Consistency: momentary relief signals across methods. 

How Flow fits the evidence

• Sensorimotor support: Hand-to-mouth and light throat sensations (a known habit loop component).

• Aroma cue: Pleasant scent as a short distraction during the urge peak.

• Micro-dose delivery: Tiny puffs, spaced aligned with conservative, occasional inhalation.

Safety (inhalation)

Conservative benchmark used: Health Canada Aromatherapy – Essential Oils monograph (2025).

• Tissue/handkerchief method (reference): 1–6 drops, 1–3×/day, occasional use only.

• Standard drop size: ~0.05 mL per drop (~50 mg assuming ~1 g/mL).

Our micro-dose context

• Total per device (FUD): < 0.300 g essential oil.

• Per puff: ~0.00018 g (0.18 mg).

• Equivalents:

  • 1 drop (~50 mg) ≈ ~278 Flow puffs

  • 6 drops (~300 mg) ≈ ~1,667 puffs (≈ one full device spread over many puffs)
    Context only, not a target. Use sparingly.

Cautions & how to use safely

• Occasional use only. 

• For external aromatherapy use. Do not ingest, heat, or combust. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes.

• Stop use if irritation, cough, dizziness, headache, nausea, or allergy occurs. Ventilate area.

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Ask a health professional before use if you have asthma or epilepsy or any serious lung/heart condition.

Ingredients & what we avoid

• Made with: selected essential oils appropriate and in very small amounts.

• No nicotine. No VG/PG. No solvents.

References (selection; human studies)

• Rose & Behm (1994) Drug Alcohol Depend. — black pepper vapour vs menthol/empty; craving ↓ in minutes.

• Cordell & Buckle (2013) J Altern Complement Med. — black pepper vs angelica; craving ↓, time to next use ↑ (pilot).

• Arslan Işık & Bilgin (2022) J Subst Use. — black pepper/angelica vs placebo; within-group craving ↓ (pilot).

• Lavender RCT (2018) — brief inhalation; craving/anxiety ↓ immediately (single-blind; small N).

• McClernon et al. (2004) Addict Behav. — deep breathing reduced withdrawal/craving (lab).

• Shahab et al. (2013) Psychopharmacology. — 10-min yogic breathing craving ↓ immediately; no 24-h effect without practice.

• McKee et al. (2010/2011) J Psychopharmacol. — stress shortens delay-to-smoke; validates short delay as a coping target.

• Pleasant odours (2019) J Abnormal Psychol. — pleasant scents reduce urge vs neutral/tobacco odours.

Safety benchmark: Health Canada Aromatherapy – Essential Oils monograph (2025): drop size (~0.05 mL), 1–6 drops tissue method, occasional use, and key warnings.

The bottom line

Flow pairs natural flavours, hand-to-mouth feel, slow breathing, and a short distraction a simple routine for those high-pressure minutes. Use it occasionally, lightly, and mindfully.


The information on this site is for general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from your doctor or another qualified health professional. Do not use this information to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness or health problem. Always read all product information carefully. If you have or think you have a medical issue, contact your healthcare provider promptly.

Flow is a lifestyle aroma inhaler for flavour & oral distraction. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. No nicotine. No tobacco. Not a medical device.

Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.