Aspirin Benefits
Aspirin is a true overachiever. Besides treating pain, this magical medicine has many other uses. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has analgesic (pain-relieving), antipyretic (fever-reducing) and anti-inflammatory effects.
It is one of the most commonly used drugs for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, as well as migraines and fevers. It is even used by doctors to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes and chest pain.
What are other ways to use Aspirin?
1. Mosquito Bites and Bee Stings
Wet your skin with water and rub an aspirin on a mosquito bite or bee sting to reduce inflammation.
2. Acne
Apply aspirin dissolved in water to acne to dry out skin and get rid of pimples. The salicylic acid in aspirin helps reduce acne and pimples by removing oil and dead skin cells that are clogging them. It also aids in reducing inflammation, the root of redness and pain, two common symptoms of skin breakouts.
Crush 2 or 3 aspirin tablets and mix them with a little lemon juice or just plain water to form a paste.
Apply it to the acne or pimples.
Leave it on for a few minutes before washing off thoroughly.
Repeat once daily.
3. Keeps Dandruff at Bay
Many people have dandruff problems. If you have dandruff and wish to get rid of it completely, try aspirin.
Aspirin contains salicylic acid that helps control dandruff by exfoliating your scalp. Salicylic acid skims the dry skin from your scalp, so that the flakes can be washed off when you shampoo your hair.
Crush 2 or 3 aspirins into a fine powder and mix it with a blob of shampoo. Wash your hair with the mixture, massaging it onto your scalp. Leave it in for 5 minutes, then rinse and wash your hair again with a mild shampoo. Repeat 1 or 2 times a week.
Alternatively, dissolve the 2 aspirins in 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Massage the mixture into your scalp. Leave it in for 30 minutes, then wash your hair thoroughly. Use this dandruff treatment a couple of times per week.
4. Reduces Keloids
Aspirin can also help reduce the size of keloids and help fade keloid scars, thanks to its salicylic acid content which helps break down the extra layer of keratin protein on the skin. This remedy works best on newly formed keloids as with time, they become stubborn and more difficult to treat.
Dissolve 4 aspirin tablets in a little lemon juice to get a paste.
Apply it on the affected area.
Leave it on for at least 20 minutes, until the paste dries completely.
Wash it off and apply a little olive oil to soothe and moisturize the skin.
Do this twice daily for a few weeks.
5. Removes Calluses from Feet
Your regular aspirin can also soften calluses as well as corns. Being a mild exfoliant, it can help get rid of dead skin cells and keeps your skin soft to prevent calluses from forming.
6. Flowers
To keep your fresh cut flowers in tact, add two crushed up aspirin tablets to your flower vase.
