Surprising Uses Of Vicks

There are several uses of Vicks that people use. Some of which you might be unaware of. Medifacts brings to you a list of some amazing and surprising uses of Vicks: 

1. De-congest your chest 

Rub some vicks on your upper chest and relief from cough and congestion. Vicks has got some amazing properties that help decongest your chest and your throat area. 

2. Happy Feet 

Vicks can give you overnight relief if applied on feet. Rub some vicks generously on your feet and cover your feet with socks. Leave it for entire night and you will get rid of your cough in no time. 
 

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3. Removes Nasty Nail Fungus 

Apply some vicks to your toenails to get rid of nail fungus. Vicks will make your toenails turn dark which is an indicator that vicks is killing the fungus of your nails. As your nail will grow out, the dark portion will also go out and you will have fungus free feet. Keep following the process once in two weeks to keep your nails fungus free. 

4. Stops Cat from scratching 

Generally cats have a habit of scratching the hard areas like walls, doors, windows, etc. You can keep your cats away from your walls by rubbing some vicks on your walls. The smell of vicks will keep the cats away. 

5. Removes Headache 

The mentholated scent of vicks helps you get rid of headache. Rub some amount of vicks on your forehead and temples. The mentholated scent will put some pressure in your head and your pain will be gone. 

6. Paper Cuts 

Generally our fingers get cut because of the sharp edges of papers. You can use vicks as an ointment to speed up the healing process. Dab some vicks on your cut and cover it with some cloth. 

7. Mosquitoes Repellent 

Vicks works as a great mosquito repellent. Rub some vicks on your hands and clothes. The mosquitoes will keep away and won’t bite you. Also if you get bitten, apply some vicks to that area and cover that portion with some cloth or band aid to relieve itching. 

8. Humidifies sleep 

You can use your vicks in some type of humidifiers and vaporizers. Make sure that your humidifier has an aromatherapy compartment before using it. Vicks will be circulated throughout the air with the help of humidifier and you will be able to breathe easily all night long. 
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