For treating headaches, cold, cough, congested nose, chest and throat stuffiness Vicks VapoRub has been used. However, Vicks VapoRub can do so much more than this.

For more than hundred years Vicks VapoRub has been present and used and is known as one of the most widely used over-the-counter decongestants. Recently to use this ointment there are many popular and unconventional ways. For so much more than just a congested chest Vicks is a supposed treatment.

You can read 21 more amazing uses of Vicks you haven’t heard about in this article.

Puts Off Mosquitoes

Apply a little bit of Vaseline on your clothing and skin if you want to keep mosquitoes away.

Sinus Headaches

Do this trick immediately if you are suffering from sinus headaches. Apply Vicks under your nose and take a deep breath. To calm your headache will help you  the menthol from Vicks.

Ease Acne

You may not believe it, but Vicks can aid you clean your skin. You just need to apply it a few times daily on your acnes. It will dry out your acne and sooth the affected area.

Keep Insects Away

On your neck, inner knees, elbows, and behind your ears do this by rubbing Vicks VapoRub. Also, just open the Vicks bottle if you want to keep flies away while on a picnic. Additionally, this is the best eco-friendly trick.

No More Bruises

It will help you get rid of it quickly if you combine a pinch of salt in Vicks VapoRub and apply it on a fresh bruise.

Alleviate Sore Muscles

Start by massaging your sore muscles with Vicks. Then, cover that area with a warm and dry towel. Until the pain reduces lie down or lift the sore limb. Do this three times daily.

Moisturize Your Skin

Rub Vicks VapoRub on your skin if you have dry skin and you’ll see the positive results.

Tennis Elbow

If you want to get rid of the pain form tennis elbow, apply Vicks and the menthol and camphor will help you ease the pain. Rub again until the ache stops.

Treat Cracked Heels

Apply some Vicks on your feet and heels and then put on your socks. Wash your feet with warm water the next morning. With pumice stone exfoliate the softened skin. To keep your feet healthy and smooth do this every night.

Fingernail or Toenail Fungus

Twice daily apply Vicks on the infected toenail or fingernail. Then, put on your socks. Until you completely remove the infected part don’t forget to trim your nails.

Relieve Congestion Symptoms and Cough

Apply Vicks on your throat and chest to do this.

Prevent Your Cat’s Scratching

Rub some Vicks to your windows, walls, and doors if you want to stop your cat’s scratching.

Fast Healing of Cuts and Splinters

To increase the time of healing and prevent infection apply Vicks on any splinter or cuts.

Reek-free Racehorses

Below the nostrils of racehorses on the race day professional racers rub Vicks. This prevents the horses from the fascinating stench of the female pony and keeps them focused on the race.

Stretch Marks

Apply Vicks on the affected area if you want to decrease the visibility of the awful stretch marks.After two weeks of regular application you will see the positive result.

Prevent Your Pet’s Peeing

Place an open bottle of Vicks in those areas to avoid your pet’s wetting on the rug or any area of the house.

Eczema-free

Ease the inflammation and itchiness of eczema by applying Vicks on the affected skin.

Relieve Terrible Ear Pain

Apply some Vicks on a cotton ball and then put it in the painful ear. You will notice relief immediately.

In the microwave for 10 seconds you can also warm garlic clove and then apply some Vicks vapo rub on one of the ends of the clove and place it in your ear.

Athlete’s Feet

If you want to heal athlete’s feet apply Vicks twice daily.

Remove Warts

Apply Vicks twice a day and cover it with gauze and a sock. In just a few days you will feel better. For about two weeks continue to do this, until the wart disappears.

Fat Burning Cream

Because it can help you if you want to decrease localized fat and have the desired figure, use Vicks Vapo rub. However, it cannot do miracle, but in the problematic area, such as legs or abdomen it can stimulate fat burning.

It can aid you fight fat accumulation, remove cellulite and make skin tissue firm. All you need to do is prepare a cream with Vicks VapoRub, camphor, baking soda and a little bit of alcohol. In the problematic areas apply the resulted cream and cover with black plastic or a clamping strip. You can do this while you are at home, at work or before doing your exercises.

A solid white glass with mint flavor -levomenthol is included  in VapoRub. It may lead to rash if this component is used alone, but when dissolved in Vicks, it is completely safe because includes aucalyptus oil.

Another used ingredient that can be harmful to health  is camphor, so it is not recommended to use it directly, but in the commercial product packaging.

Also, you need to use this home remedy along with a balanced diet and exercise.

Needed ingredients:

• Vicks VapoRub
• Camphor
• Sodium bicarbonate
• Alcohol

How to prepare it:

Crush the average tablet camphor well and until you get a paste mix it with other ingredients. Place it in a plastic or glass container. In the evening apply the resulted cream and make circular movements. Then, wrap the area with plastic wrap and let it sit for 30 minutes or overnight. While staying at home or before doing your exercises you can use this cream.