Many people reach for Vicks VapoRub to find relief from a nasty cough. When the ointment is rubbed on the chest, the vapors from the eucalyptus oil, camphor, and menthol in the formula enter the nose and mouth, soothing a cough. While treating a cold is the most common way to use Vicks VapoRub, it is far from the only way you can use the ointment. When gardening, you can use it for everything from keeping pests away to lubricating tools.
Before you start exploring the many potential uses, it is important to note that Vicks VapoRub should not be