Does the ointment really “clear” a blocked nose, or is that just a feeling? — Nasal ointment with menthol, 6ml - Reveliko

This is an important point worth understanding before you buy. The L-menthol in the formula activates cold receptors in the skin and mucous membrane, creating a feeling of coolness and “openness” in the airways. Physically, the swelling of the mucous membrane does not decrease - exactly the same amount of air passes through as before the ointment was applied.

Eucalyptus oil reinforces this effect through its characteristic scent: the brain interprets the smell as a signal to “breathe more easily”, and breathing subjectively does feel freer. This is not deception, nor entirely a placebo in the strict sense - this mechanism is well known, which is exactly why menthol-based products are widely used for colds.

If what you specifically need is to reduce the swelling of the mucous membrane, that is a task for other products (vasoconstrictor drops or sprays prescribed or recommended by a specialist). Ninasalv Mentool+ addresses a different task: it soothes irritated skin around the nose and gives a refreshing effect that many find subjectively comfortable when the nose is blocked.

The product therefore makes sense as a complement to your main care during a cold, not as a replacement for products that act directly on the mucous membrane.