How does Vicks work when you put it on your feet with socks?

Question

It is a cure for stuffy noses my neighbor told me about but I dont see how putting Vicks on your feet helps your nose.

Answer 1

My Mom's in the middle of a 3-month plan to make her toenails pretty again. They're thick and yellow now. But supposedly, if you put Vicks on them and sleep with socks, in three months your nails won't be thick and yellow anymore. We'll just have to see..... :)

Answer 2

Whatever the ingredients of" Vicks Vapo-Rub" are, they have worked their magic on many people. This is a new wrinkle of putting Vicks on your feet then cover with socks.The formula does emit a vapor. Perhaps the sock covering makes the Vicks vaporize quicker so that it does effect the nose if the nose is under the sheets.

Answer 3

Vicks is a marvelous invention. It has a way of working thru your system. The reason for putting it on your feet is so you don't smell the strong vapors. It works the same as it would if you put it on you chest. Do what your neighbor said. You will sleep well and it will relieve your symptoms temporarily. Good luck and God Bless

Answer 4

I don't know how to explain but it works! I'm doing this everytime I have colds/stuffy nose and it always give me a restful night.

Answer 5

This is a myth, perpetuated by a chain email which claims the Canada Research Council (which doesn't exist) did scientific research that claims it works 100% of the time.

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/v/vicks-vaporub.htm

Answer 6

I have heard that it works. I am going to try it sometime.

Answer 7

ive never heard of putting it on your feet. i usually put it on my nose andd neck

Answer 8

It says it works %100 of the time......

http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/medical/a/vicks_for_cough.htm

Hope this helps!