Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why Vicks VapoRub is so beloved among Latino families

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.

By Madeleine Brand • Mar 27, 2019 • 1 min read

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.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Michell Eloy
Line Editor, Press Play
Yael Even Or
Producer, 'Press Play'
Esmeralda Bermudez
writes about the lives of Latinos for the LA Times

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why Vicks VapoRub is so beloved among Latino families

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.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why Vicks VapoRub is so beloved among Latino families

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.

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