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( 6 of 9 found this review helpful ) Posted: Feb 12 2006
Vicks is not a toxic substance for heaven's sake. The primary ingredients are (in this order) Camphor, Eucalyptus and Menthol. other ingredients include helpful fragrant oils such as Nutmeg. The oils are emuslified in a petroleum jelly base. Yes, it contains very minor amounts of Turpentine, but not near enough to cause any cocnern. If the reviewer below ever cleaned his paintbrush in art class as a child, he was exposed to far higher levels of turpentine than he would be in a lifetime of using Vicks regularly. Vicks is not intended to be ingested. It is a TOPICAL analgesic only. When used properly, it is one of the safest decongestants ever marketed. If is safer than Sudefed or any other oral decongestant. The unique formula opens swollen nasal passages, soothes the irritated muccuous membranes, inhibits coughing and restores free breathing. This is usually instantanious when rubbed unto the chest liberally or placed on the upper lip beneath the nose in a small amount. Vicks is also used by many to relieve Migraine headaches. Some sufferers rub it on their temples the way you are supposed to do with Tiger balm. In fact, Tiger Balm is very similar to Vicks in formula and ingredients. Rubbing Vicks on sore muscles or arthritic joints can also provide some relief. It promotes circulation to the areas it is applied to. Be careful to follow the isntructions and never to apply Vicks inside your nose, mouth or other sensitive areas. Never ingest Vicks. I prefer the Rub to the cream since there is a minor difference in scent and strength of the vapors. Vicks is great for Kids, teens and grownups too. Every household should have a jar in their medicine chest. It is a safe and reliable prodcut - a good alterantive to pills or nasal sprays that carry with them the risk of unpleasant side-effects. Try Vicks before you resort to any of those remedies. You might be pleasantly surprised by the results.
