How to Use a Nasal Inhaler: A Step-by-Step Freshness Routine
Want a short aromatic pause at your desk or while traveling? Start with the handheld inhaler format, then choose the blend you prefer. The menthol inhaler pictured here and the separate peppermint, ginger and lemon stick are both 1.8ml products, but their formulas differ. A peppermint nose ring uses a different placement method.
Set up the inhaler
Clean and dry your hands, remove the cap and keep the tip clean. Follow any preparation steps on the package. Use it as a personal item rather than sharing the stick.
Hold it below the nose and inhale gently
Hold the opening beneath the nostrils without pushing it into the nose. Breathe slowly and comfortably, then replace the cap. Follow the directions for the inhaler you choose; do not use a stronger or longer inhalation to try to change its effect.
Choose your aroma and format
Choose an inhaler if you want to uncap a handheld stick for an aromatic pause. Compare the ingredient panels below, then open the matching listing to check the package and directions.
Menthol inhaler: a cool aromatic sensation
XIMONTH Menthol Nasal Inhaler, 1.8ml is the version pictured in this guide. Choose it for the menthol aroma with ginger and knotweed root extract. The pictured formula also includes bee venom, glycerin, water, potassium sorbate and polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil. It suits buyers who want a capped inhaler with a cool menthol identity.
Herbal inhaler: peppermint, ginger and lemon
XIMONTHS Bee Venom Herbal Nasal Inhaler Stick, 1.8ml is the separate peppermint-and-ginger version with lemon, water and bee venom shown on its panel. Choose it when that botanical blend is your preference. It is a capped aroma stick, not a liquid nasal spray.
Peppermint nose ring: a non-piercing accessory
XIMONTH Peppermint Nose Rings, 10 Pack are an alternative format for buyers who specifically want the small non-piercing ring pictured on that listing. Each ring is approximately 1 × 1cm; the featured blend includes peppermint, ginger, echinacea and bee venom. Check the shape and placement illustration before choosing. Use the ring’s own instructions, not the inhalation steps for a handheld stick.
Looking for a nasal spray instead?
A spray dispenses a liquid and has its own ingredients and application directions. Compare the products in Nasal & Inhaler Care if a spray is the format you need. The aroma sticks and ring above do not deliver a measured nasal spray.
Keep your chosen format ready
- Recap a handheld inhaler after use and keep the tip clean.
- Store it as directed, in a convenient place such as a desk drawer or travel pouch.
- Check the actual blend when comparing two similar-looking sticks.
- Follow the separate placement instructions if you choose a ring.
Make your choice by blend and application
For a cool menthol aroma, choose the menthol stick. For a peppermint, ginger and lemon blend, choose the herbal stick. Choose the ten-piece ring pack only if the ring itself is the format you want. The links above lead to each product’s actual photos, ingredients and directions.
These aromatic products do not replace a prescribed inhaler. Avoid ingredients you are allergic to, including bee venom, and stop if use causes irritation or breathing discomfort.
Questions about nasal inhalers and other formats
How do you use an aroma nasal inhaler?
For a capped aroma inhaler, remove the cap, hold the opening below the nostrils without inserting it, and inhale gently as directed. Replace the cap afterward. These steps describe an aroma stick, not a nasal spray, nose ring or prescribed inhaler.
Are the menthol and herbal inhalers the same?
No. Both are 1.8ml capped aroma formats, but the menthol version features menthol, ginger and knotweed root extract. The herbal version features peppermint, ginger and lemon. Both list bee venom.
Is a peppermint nose ring used like an inhaler stick?
No. The ring is a non-piercing nasal accessory with a separate placement method. Follow the illustration and instructions supplied with the ring rather than applying a handheld inhaler’s directions.
Does a nasal inhaler dispense a spray?
No. These aroma sticks are held below the nostrils. A nasal spray is a separate liquid format with its own application instructions.
Where should I keep a nasal inhaler?
Keep the capped inhaler clean and store it as directed, such as in a desk drawer or travel pouch. Keep it personal rather than sharing it.
Sources and product information
The product comparison uses the current XIMONTHS listings and pictured ingredient panels, checked October 16, 2026. For general background, read Cleveland Clinic: Aromatherapy basics. That article is general background, not evidence of effectiveness for these specific products.
