Six Different Ways To Use Aspirin

Wellness

oi-Suparna Chakaraborthy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Monday, February 7, 2011, 16:49

Aspirin one of the biggest medical discovery, is well known for it's fever and painkiller cures. It also prevents strokes and heart attacks. Aspirin compounds have anti-inflammatory properties and belongs to a non-steriodal drug. The use of aspirin has always been a debatable issue and is said to be a big no for those who have allergic tendencies. Taking aspirin along with alcohol is said to increase chances of stomach bleeding and strictly not be taken by children and teenagers.

If this has not left a very good impression of the medical wonder Aspirin, then the following will. Here are six other uses of Aspirin -

1.Aspirin can be used for hair. If your hair has been discoloured due to chlorinated water, then crush 8 tablets into a bucket of water and rub it to your hair. Keep it for ten minutes and then wash with cold water. You hair will get back its lost colour.

2.Yet another use of Aspirin is to cure pimples. This tablet is an astringent. Crush the tablets and mix in a little water. Apply on the pimples, to reduce redness and irritation. It cures acne, pimples within days and also removes the marks.

3.Aspirin can also be used to treat dandruff. Rush some tablets and mix it with a little shampoo. Apply it to your hair and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash it of with cold water to get a dandruff free scalp.

4.Apply crushed tablets with water on bee sting to get rid of the pain and inflammation.

5.Skin allergies due to flower pollen, insects etc can also be treated with aspirin use.

6.Fungal infections in rainy seasons can also be treated with aspirin use.

Aspirin sure is a medical wonder which apart from being a effective painkiller, also has several effective usage.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.