Here are some Vicks VapoRub uses:

1. Treats headaches

It is suggested to apply Vicks VapoRub as an ointment on your temples and massage gently to get rid of headaches. If you regularly suffer from sinus headache, it is recommended that you put some Vicks VapoRub under your nose and inhale it. The vapour will give you relief from the headache. Methanol is one of the main active components of Vicks VapoRub. This ingredient helps in lowering your blood pressure and hence eases the pain. Vicks VapoRub can also help with migraine headaches.

2. Treats muscle aches effectively

If you are having muscle aches, then Vicks VapoRub is your best bet. You can use it as an ointment and apply it on the area that is paining. After applying, it is advised to wrap the area with a dry and warm towel. Vicks VapoRub also helps in relaxing stressed and sore muscles. In case you are suffering from ‘tennis elbow’, all you have to do is apply some Vicks on the painful part and keep massaging it till the pain lessens.

3. Soothes ear pains

Ear ache can happen either because of an ear infection or can be a result of cold. Ear pain is extremely irksome and can make performing daily activities and chores quite difficult.

The best way to get rid of ear pain is to take a cotton ball, rub some Vicks on it and keep it in the ear all night or just until the pain subsides down.

There is another way to use Vicks to get relief from the awful pain. Heat a clove of garlic (10 seconds in a microwave), apply some of the ointment on it and keep it inside the ear. Just keep in mind that although this remedy helps you get relief from the pain, it does not cure ear infection. To know the correct cause of your ear ache, it is advised to consult a doctor first.