{"id":763,"date":"2019-07-04T17:12:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T17:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/herbalmedicinebook.com\/?p=586"},"modified":"2019-07-04T17:12:35","modified_gmt":"2019-07-04T17:12:35","slug":"21-amazing-uses-of-vicks-vaporub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=763","title":{"rendered":"21 Amazing Uses of Vicks VapoRub"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"63d509947b33dea96ed9a09b2482b63d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1554417\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the widely used homemade remedies to reduce belly fat and get rid of colds is Vicks VapoRub. It is also used for a smooth and silky skin, and as a topical analgesic which includes\u00a0eucalyptus, menthol, camphor, and other ingredients in a petroleum base.<\/p>\n<p>Vicks VapoRub has also been used for\u00a0relieving coughs,\u00a0headaches, throat stuffiness, and congested nose.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, this ointment can be used for various conditions, and in this article, we present 21 Vicks uses that you will find surprising.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Mosquitoes Repellent<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Apply some Vicks on your skin and clothes to\u00a0keep mosquitoes away from you.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Reduces Sinuses Headaches<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Rub some of this ointment right under your nose and take a deep breath. Vicks contains menthol which relieves headaches and colds.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Eases Acne<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Apply some Vicks on your\u00a0acne\u00a0several times a day. It will clean your skin by drying them and soothing the affected area.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>4. Keeps Insects Away<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Open the Vicks VapoRub bottle to get an excellent Eco-friendly trick to keep flies and mosquitoes away.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>5. No More Bruises<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To quickly get rid of your fresh bruises, apply some Vicks mixed with a pinch of salt onto them.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>6. Soothes Sore Muscles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Massages with this ointment will help you alleviate your sore muscles. After the massage, cover the sore limb with a warm and dry towel and lift it until the pain lowers. Repeat this up to 3 times a day.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>7. Moisturizer<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Use this ointment to\u00a0moisturize your skin.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>8. Tennis Elbow<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The camphor and menthol contained in Vicks will help your pain from tennis elbow disappear. Massage the area until the pain stops.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>9. Treats cracked heels<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Apply some of this ointment on your heels and feet before going to bed, and put on your socks. The next morning, rinse your feet with warm water. Use a pumice stone to exfoliate the softened skin. Do this every night before bedtime to\u00a0keep your feet smooth and healthy.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>10. Toenail or Fingernail Fungus<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Apply some of the ointment on your\u00a0infected toenail or fingernail\u00a0and put on your socks. Do this twice a day, and make sure you trim your nails until your toenail\/fingernail completely recovers.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>11. Relieves Cough and Congestion Symptoms<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Just apply some Vicks VapoRub on your chest and throat for a cough and\u00a0congestion relief.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>12. Prevents Your Cat from Scratching<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you are annoyed by your cat scratching your walls, windows, and doors, rub some Vicks on these places, and your cat won\u2019t think of doing that ever again.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>13. Fast Healing of Splinters and Cuts<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Apply some Vicks on your cut or splinter to hasten the healing process and prevent possible infection.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>14. Reek-free Racehorses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To keep racehorses focused on the race and not on the fascinating reek of mares, professional racers rub some of this ointment under the horses\u2019 nostrils.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>15. Stretch Marks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Two-week regular treatment with Vicks VapoRub will\u00a0reduce the visibility of your stretch marks.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>16. Prevent Your Pet from Peeing Inside Your Home<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Just leave an open Vicks bottle in the areas of your home where you want to prevent your pet from peeing.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>17. Treats Eczema<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Reduce the inflammation and itchiness of\u00a0eczema\u00a0by applying some Vicks VapoRub on the affected area.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>18. Relieves Awful Ear Ache<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Apply some Vicks in your\u00a0aching ear\u00a0using a cotton ball for an instant pain relief. Another option is to apply some of the ointment on one end of a warmed garlic clove (10 seconds in a microwave) and to place the clove in the affected ear.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>19. Heals Athlete\u2019s Feet<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Rub Vicks two times a day to heal your athlete\u2019s feet.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>20. Removes Warts<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Apply some of this ointment on your\u00a0warts, and cover the place with gauze and sock. Do this twice a day for 2 weeks, until the wart is completely gone.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>21. Fat Burning Cream<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Vicks can help you reduce your fat and\u00a0cellulite, especially in your stomach and legs area when combined with camphor,\u00a0baking soda, and a bit alcohol. Apply the obtained cream in the desired area and cover with a black plastic strip. Do this at home, work, or before your exercises.<\/p>\n<p>Vicks contains a solid white glass with a mint flavor called levomenthol which shouldn\u2019t be used alone since it can cause rash. However, this ointment is safe thanks to the eucalyptus oil in its content.\u00a0Camphor is also dangerous if used directly. Therefore, use it only in commercial product packaging.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Vicks VapoRubn Home Remedy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Required Ingredients<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Camphor (squeezed)<\/li>\n<li>Vicks VapoRub<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Sodium bicarbonate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Make a paste from the listed ingredients, and store it in a glass or plastic container. Apply the paste with circular movements before going to bed, cover it with a plastic wrap and allow it to stay for half an hour or overnight.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the widely used homemade remedies to reduce belly fat and get rid of colds is Vicks VapoRub. It is also used for a smooth and silky skin, and as a topical analgesic which includes\u00a0eucalyptus, menthol, camphor, and other ingredients in a petroleum base. 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