Mentholatum Vapour Rub Jar is a decongestant for easier breathing in colds and catarrh. Mentholatum Vapour Rub Jar is a topical ointment blended from pure, natural menthol and Eucalyptus combined with extracts of Pine, to help naturally relieve congestion and soreness and ease your breathing. Versatile use Mentholatum Vapour Rub Jar can also be used for the following purposes: For muscular pain and stiffness, including backache, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, rheumatic pain, bruises, and chilblains. It can be applied to soothe dry and chapped skin, nettle rash, insect bites and stings to help bring a cooling effect.