Is a herbal inhaler safe?
Sniffler is a 100% plant-based herbal inhaler filled with a blend of dried herbs, flowers and essential oils — no nicotine, no sugar, no tobacco, and nothing is burned; the product description also states that it contains no caffeine. It is an aroma and lifestyle product, not a medicine and not a medical device, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The product-safety page does not give a blanket assurance that it is safe; the directions and the precautions apply, including that it is not suitable for children under 12 and that it must not be used if you are hypersensitive to any ingredient.
Full ingredient list
The full published composition. The shares add up to 100%. The product-safety page states that every component is of plant origin; batch and lot details are printed on the packaging.
- Perilla / shiso stems20%
- Dried eucalyptus twigs20%
- Hawthorn kernels20%
- Knotweed vine7%
- Licorice root7%
- Cinnamon twig7%
- Jasmine blossom6%
- Menthol6%
Natural – extracted by distillation from peppermint stems and leaves.
- Borneol2%
- Eucalyptus oil2%
- Rosemary oil1%
- Mint / peppermint oil1%
- Jasmine essential oil1%
What is not in it
Stated in these words, and not beyond that:
- No nicotine
- No sugar
- No caffeine
- No tobacco
- Nothing is burned
Nicotine, sugar and caffeine are stated in the product description. Nicotine, sugar, tobacco and “nothing is burned” are stated on the product-safety page. Caffeine is not named separately there. Other substances are not listed in the composition above.
How to use it
Directions on the product
Remove the lid, hold the open tin a few centimetres below your nose and breathe in gently through the nose a few times. Close firmly after use. Can be used several times a day as needed.
Intended use on the product-safety page
Sniffler is intended solely for briefly smelling or inhaling the natural aroma (external use at the nose). Hold the inhaler briefly under your nose and breathe in calmly. The product is not suitable for consumption. For smelling or inhaling only – do not swallow, eat or drink it.
Handling notes, as stated on the product
- For external use only (inhalation)
- Do not swallow
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- Keep out of reach of children
Storage, from the product-safety page: Store it in a dry, cool place, protected from direct sunlight.
Note on the product: This product is intended solely for aromatic use (e.g. for smelling) and is not intended for ingestion. Not a medical product.
Who should not use it
Precaution, not medical advice.
The points below are the product's own precautions. They are not a medical recommendation.
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients (e.g. menthol, eucalyptus or essential oils) – please don't use it.
- Children under 12 – not suitable. Always keep out of the reach of children.
- During pregnancy or breastfeeding – please seek medical advice first.
- With respiratory conditions (e.g. asthma) or other pre-existing conditions – please talk to your doctor first.
- With an irritated or injured nasal lining – pause use.
- If smelling it causes irritation or discomfort – stop using it immediately.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sniffler a medicine or a medical device?
No. Sniffler is an aroma and lifestyle product and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. It does not replace medical advice, medication or medical treatment. This product is intended solely for aromatic use (e.g. for smelling) and is not intended for ingestion. Not a medical product.
Does Sniffler contain nicotine, sugar, caffeine or tobacco?
No. The product description states: no caffeine, no sugar, no nicotine. The product-safety page states: no nicotine, no sugar, no tobacco, and nothing is burned.
Which ingredients does it contain, and in what amounts?
The published composition adds up to 100%: Perilla / shiso stems 20%, Dried eucalyptus twigs 20%, Hawthorn kernels 20%, Knotweed vine 7%, Licorice root 7%, Cinnamon twig 7%, Jasmine blossom 6%, Menthol 6%, Borneol 2%, Eucalyptus oil 2%, Rosemary oil 1%, Mint / peppermint oil 1%, Jasmine essential oil 1%. Natural – extracted by distillation from peppermint stems and leaves. Every component is of plant origin. Batch and lot details are printed on the packaging.
How is Sniffler used correctly?
Remove the lid, hold the open tin a few centimetres below your nose and breathe in gently through the nose a few times. Close firmly after use. Can be used several times a day as needed. Sniffler is intended solely for briefly smelling or inhaling the natural aroma (external use at the nose). Hold the inhaler briefly under your nose and breathe in calmly. The product is not suitable for consumption. For smelling or inhaling only – do not swallow, eat or drink it. Store it in a dry, cool place, protected from direct sunlight.
From what age is it suitable?
Not suitable for children under 12 years. Keep out of reach of children. This is a note on the product, not a medical recommendation.
Who should not use Sniffler?
Precaution, not medical advice. Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients (e.g. menthol, eucalyptus or essential oils) – please don't use it. Children under 12 – not suitable. Always keep out of the reach of children. During pregnancy or breastfeeding – please seek medical advice first. With respiratory conditions (e.g. asthma) or other pre-existing conditions – please talk to your doctor first. With an irritated or injured nasal lining – pause use. If smelling it causes irritation or discomfort – stop using it immediately.
What if it irritates, and where do product-safety questions go?
If irritation or discomfort occurs, stop using it. Use is at your own responsibility. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not swallow. Product-safety questions or a report of a safety problem: info@sniffler.shop.
Product safety — The product-safety page is published in German.View Sniffler
