If you need an efficient decongestant, Vicks VapoRub is a menthol-aromatic ointment which effectively treats a cough and nostril congestion.
Moreover, if you rub it topically over the chest, it will also provide breathing relief almost instantly. The three active ingredients of this product have potent medicinal properties, menthol, camphor, and eucalyptus oil.
They have been used for ages to treat common cold symptoms, and over time, their activity has been enhanced due to the addition of ingredients like cedar leaf and lemon.
So we offer you the recipe of a homemade natural and petroleum free Vicks VapoRub recipe:
Ingredients:
- 20 drops Peppermint Oil (substitute 4 drops fir essential oil in the case of babies and small children)
- 20 drops of Eucalyptus Oil (use only 4 drops in the case of babies and young children)
- ½ cup olive oil, coconut oil, or almond oil
- 2 level tablespoons of beeswax pastilles
- 10 drops Rosemary Oil (omit for use on babies and small children)
- 10 drops cinnamon or clove oil (in the case of babies or small children, you can omit it)
Instructions:
Melt the beeswax with some oil until it is dissolved well. Add the essential oils, and mix well. Transfer it into an air-tight container with a lid.
Use:
Use this natural remedy to soothe a cough and relieve congestion. Note that essential oils should be avoided in the case of babies and infants, so you should dilute them before use, and use them in small amounts.
You can also replace the oils with herbs. In a double boiler, over medium heat, mix a tablespoon of each of the herbs for 2 hours.
They have been used for ages to treat common cold symptoms, and over time, their activity has been enhanced due to the addition of ingredients like cedar leaf and lemon.
This homemade Vick VapoRub provides numerous other medicinal properties, including the following:
- Vicks VapoRub treats minor chest and throat infections
Apply it topically on chest and throat to treat throat and bronchial irritations due to common cold.
- Vicks VapoRub relieves headaches
The regular use of this product soothes a headache due to sinusitis or migraines. As soon as you feel the pain in the head, just apply it on the temples with the fingers and gently massage. You can also massage the forehead.
- Vicks VapoRub eliminates warts
Methanol and thymol in the Vicks VapoRub effectively eliminate periungual warts, as they treat the virus which leads to the skin damage. Just apply it on warts, and cover them with sterile gauze, and leave it to act for a few hours. Repeat as many times as needed.
- Vicks VapoRub heals insect wounds
The itchy and scratchy bites of insects can be extremely unpleasant, and you can treat them with Vicks VapoRub. Wash the area with water and then smear it with Vicks VapoRub. The menthol will cool down the burning sensation in seconds.
- Vicks VapoRub treats muscle pains
Vicks VapoRub can also help in the case of muscle pains as well, especially if they are due to poor blood circulation. The menthol in it boosts circulation and soothes the pain.
You should rub a thin layer of it over the muscles and leave it to act for 5-10 minutes. Then, place a cloth over it to keep it warm and rest until the balm enters the muscle tissues and heals them.
- Vicks VapoRub treats acne
It is one of the best acne remedies, and it will also clean the face and treat the swollen acne. You should cover the acne with a layer of this ointment and leave it for 30 minutes. Then, wash it with lukewarm water.
- Vicks VapoRub fights toenail fungus
This ointment contains thymol in the ointment, which is active in treating toenail fungal infection, as it has potent antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine in 2011, this ointment can also treat the infection onychomycosis.
You should apply it on the affected toe, after being cleaned and dried, and cover it with gauze. Put on the socks afterward. The bacteria will be treated after a few times.
- Vicks VapoRub repels insects
If you suffer from the common presence of pesky insects in the home, try applying Vicks VapoRub to keep them at bay. Just apply it on the exposed skin area, and you will be saved!
- Vicks VapoRub vanishes stretch marks
Vicks VapoRub lightens the ugly skin marks, by circular massaging. Rub it directly on the skin twice daily and the effects will surprise you in a month!
- Vicks VapoRub treats cracked-and-racked heels
The heels can often become cracked and ruptured, but a few layers of this ointment and the turpentine oil it contains will nourish them and make them silky and smooth.
Just soak the feet in warm water for 10 minutes, scrub the heels afterward to eliminate the dead skin, and wash them again. Then, apply Vicks VapoRub, and massage the heels.
- Vicks VapoRub can serve as a pet trainer
Cover the surfaces that your pet likes to scratch and unintentionally damage, and the door of menthol and eucalyptus will ‘freeze’ the pet the moment it tries to scratch.
