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Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 142, 16 June 1923, Page 21

New Vapour Way of Treating all Cold Troubles NOTHING TO SWALLOW, JUST RUB IT ON. Particularly valuable to mothers with small children. NewZealand chemists able to get this treatment now for the first time. Colds are simply inflamed or con* gested lining of the air passages and should be treated in the same way a* we treat surface inflammation, by applying the medication directly to the inflamed tiasueg. In the case of inflammation of the air passages the medication can b« introduced directly only by the inhalation of vapours. A enemist In a little town of North Carolina,- TJ.SJL, discovered a prooesa of combining the world's best remedies for Cold» —Camphor, Menthol, Eucalyptus, Thyme and Turpentine and other volatile oila in such a way that ■wheii rubbed on over throat and chest the body heat liberate!) the volatile ingredients in the form of vapours, which are inhaled with each breath through the nose and throat into th* lungs, loosening the phlegm and relieving the congestion. ..'•■■ At the same time the preparation is absorbed through and stimulates the skin like a liniment, poultice or plaster, taking out that tightness and soreness in the chest.' ' , JUST COMB TO NEW ZEALAND. . This preparation is known as Vicks Vapoßub. It has achieved an enormous' sale in the United States arid Canada. Over 70 million jars were used in the last four years and it was impossible for the manufacturers to supply outside markets. Now, by increasing the factory capacity, they are able for the first time to supply this wonderful new treatment to the people of : New Zealand through., all chemists. ■ For deep Chest Colds, Sore Throats, Bronchitis, Tonsilitis or incipient Pneumonia, 1 Vicks Vapoßub should be applied over the throat and chest and covered with a hot flannel cloth. Leave the clothing loose around the neck so that the vapoura released by the body heat may be freely inhaled. For Head Colds, Hay Fever, Catarrh, or Asthmatic troubles Vicks Vapoßub can be either applied up the nostrils or a little melted in a spoon and the vapours inhaled. QUICK RELIEF IS CROUP. Spasmodic Croup is usually relieved within 15 minutes. Just rub Vicks Vapoßub over throat arid chest until the breathing becomes easy. Cover with a warm flannel. One application at bedtime will prevent most night attacks. Vicks Vapoßub is good also for inflammation of the surface of th€ skin. It is applied as an ordinary salve or liniment, for burns, stings, sprains, bruises, bites of small insects, and itching skii troubles. ' • . ■ ■ . Vicks Vapoßub can be procured b any chemist's, 2/6 per jar. N.Z. Dir tributors: Van Staveren Bros., Ltd Wakefield Street, Wellington. VR)