Does Vicks increase blood flow? Unpacking the science behind VapoRub's effects
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Recent research confirms that topical application of menthol, a key ingredient in Vicks VapoRub, can induce a localized increase in cutaneous (skin) blood flow. This effect, however, is very different from increasing systemic, or whole-body, blood circulation. Here is a pharmacological breakdown of the effects of Vicks.
