10 Useful Aspirin Tricks You Should Know
Aspirin isn’t just for headaches or heart health—it’s a surprisingly versatile medicine with uses beyond the medicine cabinet. Here are ten smart ways people have discovered to make the most of this common tablet.
1. Ease Headaches and Minor Aches
The most common use—aspirin helps relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce inflammation.
2. Lower Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke
Low-dose aspirin, when prescribed by a doctor, can help prevent blood clots that may lead to heart attacks or strokes.
3. Soothe Insect Bites and Stings
Make a paste with a crushed aspirin and water, apply to the bite to help reduce itching and swelling.
4. Clear Up Pimples
Aspirin’s anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce redness and swelling from acne. Crush and mix with water, then apply gently to the spot.
5. Treat Dandruff
Dissolve two crushed aspirin tablets into your regular shampoo—its salicylic acid can help fight flaking.
6. Revive Your Skin
Mix crushed aspirin with honey or yogurt to create a gentle exfoliating face mask for smoother, brighter skin.
7. Prolong the Life of Flowers
Add a crushed aspirin to the water in your vase to keep cut flowers fresh longer.
8. Soothe Calluses and Corns
Crush aspirin, mix with lemon juice, apply to hardened skin, and cover with a warm cloth for 10 minutes before gently scrubbing.
9. Help with Sunburn Relief
Dissolving aspirin in water and applying gently can help reduce redness and pain.
10. Remove Sweat Stains from Clothes
Crush aspirin, mix with warm water, apply to the stained area, and leave for a few hours before washing.
Note: Aspirin can cause side effects and interact with certain conditions or medications—always check with a doctor before starting a regular aspirin routine or using it on the skin.
