Potentash
  • Relationships
    • The Singlehood Series
    • Dating
    • Sex
    • Parenting
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Food + Beverage
    • Fashion
    • Interviews
  • Stories
    • The Singlehood Series
    • Fiction
    • Poetry
  • Skin + Beauty
    • Skin
      • Skincare
    • Hair
      • Haircare
  • Wellness
    • Physical Health
    • Emotional Wellness
    • Mental Wellness
    • Social Wellness
    • Spiritual Wellness
  • Business
    • Business Finance
    • Personal Finance
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Investments
    • Personal Investments
  • Entertainment
    • Internet
    • Events
    • Music
    • Books
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
Potentash
  • Relationships
    • The Singlehood Series
    • Dating
    • Sex
    • Parenting
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Food + Beverage
    • Fashion
    • Interviews
  • Stories
    • The Singlehood Series
    • Fiction
    • Poetry
  • Skin + Beauty
    • Skin
      • Skincare
    • Hair
      • Haircare
  • Wellness
    • Physical Health
    • Emotional Wellness
    • Mental Wellness
    • Social Wellness
    • Spiritual Wellness
  • Business
    • Business Finance
    • Personal Finance
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Investments
    • Personal Investments
  • Entertainment
    • Internet
    • Events
    • Music
    • Books
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
Potentash
No Result
View All Result
7 Surprising Uses Of Aspirin You Should Know About

Image from aspirin tablets. Image from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/533958099566295968/

7 Surprising Uses Of Aspirin You Should Know About

Faith Wambui by Faith Wambui
23 April 2021
in Lifestyle
Reading Time: 5 mins read
83 1
0
100
SHARES
557
VIEWS
FacebookTwitterWhatsApp

Aspirin is one of the most common over-the-counter drugs that’s used as a quick pain reliever. However, this drug is capable of doing more than just easing a headache. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, you can use aspirin to solve a wide range of problems. Some of these benefits and uses are almost unimaginable. From preventing heart attacks and strokes to treating acne, here are some of the uses of aspirin.

  1. Treats Acne

No one likes having acne or blackheads but at the same time, acne treatments are out of most people’s budget. If you don’t want to spend thousands on these products, you can use aspirin to treat breakouts. Aspirin contains salicylic acid which is a common ingredient in spot treatments. For that reason, it reduces redness and swelling and exfoliates the pores removing impurities that can cause breakouts. How To Take Care Of Acne Prone Skin

How To Use

  • Crush 5 aspirins and mix them with 1 cup of water and a teaspoon of honey.
  • Apply the mixture and leave it for 10 minutes
  • Wash off and moisturize
  1. Controls Dandruff

Dandruff can be irritating and difficult to treat. Not to mention, it can be embarrassing. It’s caused by a condition known as seborrheic dermatitis which results in excessive sebum production. However, there’s an easy home remedy for this. Aspirin can act as an exfoliant for the scalp to remove dandruff as it does with acne. This removes the dry flakes from the hair easily. It also controls the production of sebum. Simple Home Remedies For Dandruff

How To Use

  • Dissolve 2 aspirins in 1 tablespoon of white vinegar
  • Massage it into your scalp and leave for 30 minutes
  • Wash thoroughly
  1. Prevents Heart Attacks

People at risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes can take aspirin to manage their condition. Aspirin makes your blood thinner making it flow easily. This also prevents blockage in the arteries. However, it’s not advisable to use this solution if you have any underlying issues. This is mainly helpful for adults between the age of 50 to 59 who have a high chance of suffering from cardiovascular diseases. Consult your doctor to find out if it is ok to take the aspirin. 10 Heart Friendly Foods To Add To Your Diet

Health: What Should You Do to Keep Your Heart Healthy?

How To Use

  • Take two mild aspirins before bed every day
  1. Treats Piercing Bumps

Piercing bumps appear due to inflammation and if left untreated, could lead to an infection and scarring. However, there’s an easy remedy in case you don’t have a cleaning solution. You can use an aspirin mixture to reduce swelling and irritation. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, aspirin can soothe the affected area and help it heal faster. Additionally, it can reduce the pain caused by the piercing bump.

How To Use

  • Mix 4 aspirins in a little water to form a paste
  • Apply to the bump and leave it overnight
  • Wash it off in the morning
  • Repeat daily till the bump heals
  1. Removes Stains

Removing stains can be a painful process that sometimes doesn’t work. However, an aspirin solution can easily remove several stains like sweat, grass, eggs, and nicotine. The salicylic acid attacks compound found in these stains and breaks them down. You can use the solution to clean both clothes and surfaces.

How To Use

  • Crush 3 aspirins and mix in a half cup of warm water.
  • Submerge the stained portion and leave it for a few hours.
  • Remove and wash as usual.

10 Stubborn Clothes Stains And How To Get Rid Of Them

  1. Charges Car Battery

You may want to keep a few aspirins in your car in case you run out of charge. In case you stall your car in the middle of nowhere and don’t have any way to charge your car battery, putting aspirin in the battery could charge it up. It sounds bizarre but aspirin will react with the sulfuric acid in the battery to form acetic acid for a boost. However, this method reduces your battery’s lifespan so you shouldn’t do it regularly.

How To Use

  • Crush two aspirins for each battery cell,
  • Drop in the battery and add water to fill it to the proper level.
  1. Helps Plant Grow

Gardening is a great hobby that many have taken to. However, it can be frustrating especially if your plants don’t seem to be thriving. Plants produce salicylic acid as a defence when they’re stressed. This builds resistance against microbial attacks and drought. Therefore, aspirin could help your plants build resistance. 6 Tips To Keep Your Vegetable Garden Productive

How To Use

  • Crush 1 aspirin and mix it in 4 litres of water
  • Put it in a spray bottle
  • Spray every three weeks throughout the growing season

You can also use aspirin to dry out pimples, remove sweat stains, restore hair colour and treat hard callouses. Read more here.

Lifestyle: Different Uses Of Toothpaste In The Home

10 Stubborn Clothes Stains And How To Get Rid Of Them

Lifestyle: 22 Different Uses Of Baking Soda Around The House

Check out 5 Benefits Of Aloe Vera Gel

Share40Tweet25SendShare7Pin9
Previous Post

7 Ways To Handle A Toxic Relationship

Next Post

Make Sure You Don’t Miss Out With These Brand-New Online Slots

Faith Wambui

Faith Wambui

I’m a content writer, bibliophile and travel enthusiast. I have worked in the digital space for over 5 years which has exposed me to a variety of lifestyle topics and peeked my interests in beauty, fashion, travel and wellness.

Next Post
Make Sure You Don’t Miss Out With These Brand-New Online Slots

Make Sure You Don’t Miss Out With These Brand-New Online Slots

Please login to join discussion

Recommended

Food: Easy Desserts To Make Using 3 Ingredients Or Less

Food: Easy Desserts To Make Using 3 Ingredients Or Less

28 August 2018
205
Hilarious video of a single woman’s prayer!

Hilarious video of a single woman’s prayer!

15 January 2014
109

Popular Stories

  • He Kept Saying He Was Over His Ex, But He Left My Birthday Dinner To Rush To Her Side

    He Kept Saying He Was Over His Ex, But He Left My Birthday Dinner To Rush To Her Side

    3 shares
    Share 1 Tweet 1
  • We Met At A Funeral, And For A While, Grief Felt Just Like Love

    3 shares
    Share 1 Tweet 1
  • The Singlehood Series: I Left Her After She Met My Parents Because Some Red Flags Became Visible During The Visit

    3 shares
    Share 1 Tweet 1
  • The Campus Girl Is Not A Wife Wrote Ivy Aseka: Such Sour Grapes Writing Is Damaging With Its Stereotypes

    271 shares
    Share 108 Tweet 68
  • Opinion: On Men Leaving Their First ‘Struggle’ Wives After Becoming Successful

    619 shares
    Share 248 Tweet 155

Potentash Blog

Potentash is an award-winning lifestyle blog. We publish lifestyle content that intersects with health, women, beauty, travel, business, relationships, finances and entertainment.

Explore

  • The Singlehood Series
  • From Stairs To Ramps
  • Man Around Nairobi
  • Pearls And Heels
  • Personal Finance
  • Food + Beverage
  • Editor’s Pick
  • Reviews

Get the Potentash Newsletter

  • Newsletter Archive
  • Subscribe
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Copyright © 2023. Potentash, In Partnership with Decima

Welcome Back!

Sign In with Linked In
OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
  • Relationships
    • The Singlehood Series
    • Dating
    • Sex
    • Parenting
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Food + Beverage
    • Fashion
    • Interviews
  • Stories
    • The Singlehood Series
    • Fiction
    • Poetry
  • Skin + Beauty
    • Skin
      • Skincare
    • Hair
      • Haircare
  • Wellness
    • Physical Health
    • Emotional Wellness
    • Mental Wellness
    • Social Wellness
    • Spiritual Wellness
  • Business
    • Business Finance
    • Personal Finance
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Investments
    • Personal Investments
  • Entertainment
    • Internet
    • Events
    • Music
    • Books

Copyright © 2023. Potentash, In Partnership with Decima