The only thing I have mentholated at the moment is Red Bull and it seems to stuff me up more after a very short period of clear breathing. I realize most of us respond differently to varying snuffs but wanted to see what works the best for other members. I can imagine that those higher in camphor or eucalyptus might be more effective to some than those which are more like true menthols.
Most any Schmalzer will give me a front, and back drip. I just wait a few minutes and blow my nose and I’m WIDE open.
These work well for me:
Hedges L260
6 Photo Medicated #66
Polar Prise
Gletscher Prise
Menthols open me up momentarily, but then rebound and clog me up worse than I started out. Hedges L260 rebounds the least for me, so it’s the only menthol I use.
I find a good oily schmalzer (natural, with no added menthol or scent) opens me up fast, and leaves my head open. The excellent chocolate and raisin smell/taste is a great bonus!
Maybe I need to revisit schmalzers, I stopped because when out for an extend period drinking (getting drunk), they can make my head spin.
Personally, nothing clears me and keeps me clear like Gekachelter Virginie.
Edit: Except maybe SWS Havana Toast.
Another +1 for Gletscher Prise. And Red Bull Strong.
Red Bull Strong is what actually made me ask this as I got very stuffed up from it after the initial flow it created.
Southwest Rootbeer #2! I love the tobacco and the aroma, but WoW! Every time I pinch it a few minutes later I get a ~10 sneeze sneezing fit
I guess everyone reacts differently, it acts like Afrin for me.
When I am suffering from congestion/menthol-lock, I reach for an American Scotch (Superior is my personal choice). I find that a fine and dry snuff opens me up in a way that medicine wishes it could claim to do! i am not the only member to think This, try iy you may be pleased with the result ts
Sturco/JIP as far as menthols go. But Toque USA W&H probably clears me out even more. Ambrosia gets my nose running too… wonder if it’s a rustica thing.
Super M and SM Gold are my 2 power house menthols I use now and again. Both have good camphor which seems to hit the mark. My normal menthol is O&G but if I need something stronger I reach for the ones above.
Hands down USA W&H. As far as menthols then Dholakia Medicated No. 10.