Vicks VapoRub: The Many Alternative Uses

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The average family has a container of Vicks VapoRub in their medicine cabinet because it’s such an important over-the-counter product. It relieves congestion quickly thanks to the blend of eucalyptus, menthol, and camphor. The vapors are strong, making it easy to relieve a stuffy nose, a cough, and various other breathing issues.

It has a few other uses that you may not know about…

  1. Ditch headaches: Apply some of the Vicks to your temples. If it’s a sinus headache, apply it directly under your nose.
  2. Relieve dandruff: There are antifungal properties for Vicks, and you can apply it to your scalp to stop the flaking.
  3. Get rid of toenail fungus: Apply the ointment to your toenails and the fungus can be gone within days.
  4. Soothe cracked heels: If the skin on your heels is dry, hard, and cracked, you can apply a layer of ointment and then cover your feet with socks. By the next morning, your skin will be noticeably softer.
  5. Reduce stretch marks: Apply the ointment onto your skin and then wrap plastic wrap around your thighs, hips, or midsection. Between the moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, the stretch marks won’t be as noticeable.
  6. Relieve hemorrhoids: If you have pain and itching from hemorrhoids, apply some of the VapoRub to the affected area. The cooling sensation will help dramatically. Just be sure to use it externally only.
  7. Repel bugs: If you don’t want insects bothering you, just use some VapoRub, as the smell will deter them. Similarly, if there’s a place in your house or yard where you don’t want a dog or cat to spend time, leave an open jar of Vicks there.

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