Smelling Salts Blog Posts

The History of Smelling Salts
A quick tour through 2000+ years of smelling salts — from the Roman Empire, 13th-century alchemists and classic literature, to their long-standing place in modern sport. Read more...
Smelling Salts for Hockey
What smelling salts are, why they're common in hockey, and what makes Ward's cold-conditions formula different from standard ampules and bottles. Read more...
Who are smelling salts for? Who should use smelling salts?
Who smelling salts are actually for — the short-burst sports where they're popular, who tends to use them, and who probably won't get much out of them. Read more...
What are smelling salts / ammonia inhalants?
Smelling salts and ammonia inhalants explained — what they are, their 800-year history, why they're popular in sport, and how bottled smelling salts differ from ampules. Read more...