I’ve kept a little jar of VapoRub in my medicine cabinet for years, mostly for the classic bedtime chest rub. But like a lot of longtime home cooks, I’m also the person in the family who notices when one humble staple turns out to have more than one good use. VapoRub is one of those old-school products: simple, strong-smelling, and surprisingly handy when you know exactly how to use it.
The key is to stay practical and careful. Its camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus oil create a cooling sensation, mildly
