1. Ginger Tea. Ginger tea is easy to make. Measure 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger into a heat proof mug or glass and pour 1 cup of boiling water over it. Cover with a saucer and let sit until cool enough to drink before straining. (I line a fine mesh strainer with a coffee filter to do so.) Sweeten with honey or sugar as desired.
Vicks VapoRub is considered absolutely unsafe for children under 2. Consumption of small amounts of one of the ingredients (camphor) can be fatal for children, and getting Vicks in your eye (hard to avoid in little ones) can cause eye damage. So, I would highly recommend against using it in young children.
And studies have also shown that thymol oil destroys another cause of nail fungus, Candida, by disrupting its cell membranes and metabolism. We've heard that Vicks VapoRub can cure toenail fungus before (it's also helpful when you've got a cold!), but the New York Times recently put it to the test.The results: The thyme in VapoRub can in fact do the job. Photo by eHow.nd studies have also shown that thymol oil destroys another cause of nail fungus, Candida, by disrupting its cell membranes and metabolism. We've heard that Vicks VapoRub can cure toenail fungus before (it's also helpful when you've got a cold!), but the New York Times recently put it to the test.