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zestycircus t1_j1j9ofw wrote

Reply to comment by drgeta84 in What specifically about ginger/menthol/wasabi causes one's sinuses to open? by Bartendiesthrowaway

Is eucalyptus oil the same?

I grew up in Australia using eucalyptus oil as relief for stuffy noses during colds.

Is this also the same cooling effect,?

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churdtzu t1_j1jlqrt wrote

From experience, I'm pretty sure it actually loosens the mucus somehow. Try blowing your nose before and after sniffing and notice the difference

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