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From poison ivy to bee stings and mosquito bites, grandparents around the world have been stuck with using Vicks to stop the itching and pain from outside encounters. It has also been reported that the moths are doomed to perish if VapoRub is used as a weapon against their attacks. Just rub it in and let those magic ingredients do its job!
6. Feet dried
Spread some VapoRub on the soles of your feet like butter to fight dry, chapped skin. Pay special attention to problem areas, such as the heels. lid your feet wiith cotton steep overnight & washing off ointment in morning utilize warm water.
7. Nausea
The use of peppermint aromatically and internally was a common method of nausea. The scent of mint / menthol has been heard to soothe troubled stomachs.
8. Burns
Ouch! It hurts when you accidentally touch a hot iron or steam leaks from a boiling pot. Camphor and other ingredients in Vicks have the ability to heal burns and numb the pain they cause.
9. Creaking doors
Attention craftsmen and women: Vicks has been known to treat bumpy doors with a fast slather and patting.
10. Bath bombs
Instead of inhaling Vicks from your body or through a humidifier, you can make your own “fizz” showers to relieve congestion. Place it on the shower floor and let the hot water dissolve it in steam.
11. Bruises
This is actually one of the uses listed on an old Vicks commercial from the 1920s. Camphor and menthol contain ingredients that aid in blood circulation, which helps bruises to heal faster. Rubbing a some ointment on bruise to aide it heal.
Keep in mind that most of these approaches are not supported by scientific studies, so proceed with caution and caution. As with any home treatment, know when to seek medical attention for your particular problem.
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