Vicks VapoRub is a bit of an institution as far as over-the-counter medicine is considered, perhaps because it functions so differently from other types of nonprescription treatments. Whereas medicine these days is usually contained in pills or effervescent tablets, VapoRub treats your ailments with vapors. Camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol, the three most important ingredients in Vicks, relieve congestion and coughing when breathed in. The product also works as a good topical analgesic for other issues.
All of this is fairly common knowledge, but did you know about VapoRub’s other useful properties? There are plenty of home remedies out there for different kinds of issues that involve the fresh, strong-smelling ointment. Here are a few of them:
1. Headaches
For standard headaches, apply some VapoRub to your temples for quick pain relief. If you’re suffering from a sinus headache instead, consider putting ointment under your nose and breathing in slowly and deeply.
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