Ask yourself: "Why do I need to take internally? 

Unless otherwise noted on the detail page (e.g. Pennyroyal), our oils are suitable to be taken internally/orally with wisdom and understanding of safety issues involved with the specific oil. Typically 1-2 diluted drops is all that should be taken at a time, no more than 3 times daily, unless under the care of a health care provider who has experience with essential oil ingestion. We feel that in most cases, topical use or inhalation are the best methods to address issues. 

I typically save oral use for flu or intestinal infections. Taking daily is not recommended especially if you have liver or kidney issues, as oral use may tax the organs. Otherwise, a few drops with a carrier oil is fine occasionally as needed. Start slowly and see how your system tolerates ingesting the oils. 

 

The reason we prefer vegetarian caps is that they take a lot longer to break down. If we fill them carefully and don't have oil on the outside, we've had them last for several weeks in a dark jar.