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Little-Known Yet Very Helpful Uses For Vick’s VapoRub Passed Down From Mom

by Lauren Novak • Published November 9, 2018

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9. It can help heal cuts

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It can relieve pain and help small wounds heal faster. If you run out of antibiotic cream, use VapoRub instead.

10. Get rid of headaches

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The cooling sensation of the ointment can help relieve the pain of headaches. Rub it on your temples and forehead for a few minutes. If you have a really bad headache or a migraine, apply the ointment, lay down with the lights off, and put a warm towel on your head for about a half an hour.

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11. Use it with your humidifier

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They even make humidifiers with Vick’s VapoRub. If you have a regular humidifier, add some ointment. It can eliminate bad odors too and freshen up the air.

12. Ease the pain from sore muscles

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If you have some sore muscles, Vick’s VapoRub can help ease the pain. Massage it on for the best relief.

13. Lubricate creaky door hinges

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If you don’t have any oil, use VapoRub to get your doors moving more smoothly and stop squeaking.

Have you used any of these unlikely uses for VapoRub? If you enjoyed this article, please SHARE with your friends!

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