Vicks VapoRub is supposed to help break up congestion and relieve coughing. Studies show it can help children sleep. For Latino families, the salve is a cure-all, used for acne, bruises, toenail fungus, bleeding head wounds, and more. Some even drink it with tequila to ward off sickness.
Why Vicks VapoRub is so beloved among Latino families
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- Esmeralda Bermudez - writes about the lives of Latinos for the LA Times