VapoRub is widely used by parents worldwide and its main purpose is to treat cough or cold, especially in children.
However, the fact that VapoRub can be used for other purposes apart from treating cold symptoms and cough is less known. Keep reading for more in-depth information.
As a matter of fact, VapoRub can do much more than simply relieve a nasty cough. For instance, were you aware of the fact that it can treat an earache? Interestingly, putting a small amount of Vicks VapoRub on a cotton ball and placing it into the ear can help you reduce the pain. All you have to do is to let it work for a couple of hours and repeat the procedure a few times a day.
Health Benefits Of Using VapoRub
It’s Effective In Treating Muscle Aches And Pains
All you need to do is massage VapoRub on the muscles with the ache and then use a dry towel to wrap the muscle for more effectiveness.
Treating Earaches
When you have an ear infection you are likely to have earaches. You can treat this problem today by applying some VapoRub on a cotton ball and putting it in your ear. Do this overnight and you will get relief from the infection and ache by the next morning.
Persistent Headaches
If you want to treat persistent headaches using VapoRub, all you need to do is apply the ointment on your temple by massaging in a circular motion. If your headache is as a result of sinus problems then you can relieve yourself by applying the ointment at the base of your nose near your nostrils where you can deeply breath it in to gain instant relief.
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- For Treating Dry And Cracked Heels
You can treat dry and cracked heels and get them looking and feeling soft once more. Massage the VapoRub before you go to bed and leave it on all night, by the next morning wash your feet with warm water and you can then exfoliate using a pumice stone.
- Use VapoRub To Treat Minor Cuts And Bruises
You can heal bruises and minor cuts when you use VapoRub on those wounds. If you use VapoRub and salt on the cuts you will speed up the healing process because you will improve blood circulation in the area.
- Treat Toenail Fungus
To get instant relief from toenail fungus all you need to do is apply VapoRub on your toenails about three times everyday and for a couple of weeks. In a short time you will see vast improvements.
- Ward-off Animals
If you want to stop your cat from scratching your furniture all you need to do is apply some VapoRub on the furniture and your cat will stay clear of it.
- Ward-off Insects
You can apply VapoRub on your skin to ward-off insects, you can also use VapoRub to get relief from insect bites as its active ingredients will soothe your skin and relieve you of any skin irritation.
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