This advisory that applying Vicks Vaporub (a brand of mentholated topical cream) to the bottom of one's feet at bedtime, then covering those feet with socks, will stop persistent nighttime coughs ...

Applying Vicks VapoRub to the throat and chest may ease the symptoms of a cold. On the feet, however, Vicks is unlikely to have any effect. Learn more here.

The intended use of Vicks VapoRub is applied on the chest to ease cold-related cough in adults and children over two. It may also help relieve mild muscle or joint pain.

A longstanding rumor among those who suffer from fungus-ridden feet contends that over-the-counter Vicks VapoRub has a hidden podiatric power: it allegedly cures toenail fungus. A 2009 piece from ...

Parents should not misuse Vicks VapoRub, the salve used to relieve symptoms of cough and congestion, by applying it to children under the age of two, say doctors who became interested in the ...

Apply some Vicks VapoRub on problem areas where skin is often dry and watch it become smooth as a baby's bottom in no time. Stretch Marks People have long praised Vicks VapoRub for softening the ...

Plus, it's safe for children two and up, so you can use it without having to worry about irritating your skin. If you want to get right to the 15 ways to use Vicks VapoRub, keep scrolling down ...

Vicks VapoRub may be toxic if applied to certain areas of the body, including inside the nose. Learn how to use the ointment correctly to relieve cold symptoms.

The use of Vicks VapoRub among Hispanic families for respiratory illnesses and pain runs deep. Here’s what makes the salve work, with advice from Consumer Reports.

Vicks VapoRub can be used for just about all your needs. Even better, it's only £4.35. Here's 15 ways you can use this clever cough elixir.

Tip: Use Vicks to keep squirrels off a bird feeder. Estimated savings: $136.31 over 20 years. Originally Published: September 8, 2012 at 4:00 AM EDT. Share this: ...