{"product_id":"bells-menthol-crystals","title":"Bell's Menthol Crystals BP - 5g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Menthol Crystals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most powerful steam you can make at home: a few menthol BP crystals dissolved in a bowl of hot water release a rush of cooling vapour that opens blocked noses, clears sinuses and shifts catarrh. Bell's 5g tub holds far more inhalations than it looks — you need only a crystal or two each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy menthol crystals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenthol triggers the cold receptors in the airways, so the nose feels open and the head clears — the same effect as a vapour rub, at full strength. Crystals are the traditional, economical way to get it, and they can be combined with a couple of drops of eucalyptus oil for the classic cold-season steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd one or two crystals to a bowl of hot (not boiling) water, lean over with a towel over the head and breathe the steam for a few minutes, eyes closed. A crystal or two in a hot bath works too. Never swallow, and keep away from the eyes. Check the label for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenthol is not for babies or young children — it can affect their breathing — so keep the tub out of reach and never steam with them. Persistent sinus pain with fever, or a blocked nose that won't shift after ten days, needs a pharmacist or GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729951629699,"sku":"1074004","price":2.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51Zo4sCqR2L._AC_SL1291.jpg?v=1788368737","url":"https:\/\/www.stockmymedicine.co.uk\/products\/bells-menthol-crystals","provider":"StockMyMedicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}