A handful of over-the-counter medications from the time of our grandparents have managed to stand the test of time. One of them is vapor rub a spicy petroleum jelly popularly used to clear the sinuses and alleviate the symptoms of common cold. It is usually made of camphor menthol eucalyptus cedar leaf oil nutmeg oil petrolatum thymol and turpentine oil. These ingredients work together to loosen mucus and provide relief to a sore nose. But vapor rub is more than just a cough or cold treatment. Here are some lesser known uses of it that you also probably didn’t know
