How to Make Your Own Smelling Salts

What are smelling salts?

Yes, they are just what you think they are - little glass jars or pretty potpourri bags filled with aromatic salts that you can leave in your purse or pocket and take out and sniff whenever you need a boost.

The actual ingredient in true smelling salts in ammonium carbonate. And, although we may associate them with ladies who suffered from fainting spells (I think the main time period for that was in the 1800's) they've been around since early Roman times.

Today, professional athletes still use them, particular boxers who often need to be revived after experiencing a knockout.

Make Your Own Smelling Salts

Homemade Aromatic Smelling Salts Recipe

Even though real smelling salts are made from that ammonia carbonate stuff, I personally like to make my own using essential oils and salt.

To be honest, I hate the smell of ammonia in all its forms. It reminds me of scooping the cat litter, and of cleaning with things that are so strong they burn my lungs. In fact, I know a woman who is having health problems from inhaling too much ammonia.

Not to scare you, but it grosses me out.

Essential oils, on the other hand, are quite pleasant. I love smelling salts made from both energizing (rosemary, peppermint, lavender) and stress relieving (just lavender) blends. You can also make a big batch and reserve some of the salts to use as a bath salt.

Ingredients for Making Aromatic Salts

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It's a good idea to have a collection of aromatherapy essential oils on hand. These have unlimited uses! But you can use some of the oils for your smelling salts. :)

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