Her explanation is correct, based on the properties of its ingredients. Vicks Vaporub consists of a motley of ingredients including eucalyptus oil, turpentine oil, levomenthol, and camphor.

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Vicks VapoRub is made of ingredients such as camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol. When placed on the skin, camphor can be absorbed through mucous membranes or broken skin. This also can be toxic ...

Vicks VapoRub is made of ingredients such as camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol. When placed on the skin, camphor can be absorbed through mucous membranes or broken skin. This also can be toxic—which ...

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