Boric acid is useful for a number of different purposes. It is especially effective for threatening fungal infection of all kinds. Boric acid is not the same as borax. For medicinal use, always use therapeutic grade or pharmaceutical grade boric acid. Boric acid is a white crystalline acid (H3BO3) containing boron. It is sometimes called hydrogen borate or orthoboric acid. It is usually used as dry powder, although it can be mixed with water to make dilute acid for sanitizing purposes. Boric acid should never be taken orally.
Medical Use. Treating Yeast Infections
Boric acid suppositories are an excellent treatment for vaginal yeast infections. They are particularly useful for treating people who have had multiple yeast infections that keep returning because the boric acid can be used regularly as a preventative once the infection is cured. Usual dose is 600mg of boric acid per suppository. Stuff the boric acid into a size “00” gelatin capsule and place the cap on it secretly. Insert one suppository into the vagina every night just before bed. Patience should be warned that they may experience irritation or a burning sensation, but it will quickly pass. There will also be discharge. Use one suppository each night for one week if this is an isolated yeast infection. If a person has been having problems with recurring infections, use the suppository every night for two weeks and then continue using one suppository twice a week for a year. This long-term use kills off the roots of the infection before it can reinfect the person.
As an Eyewash
Boric acid makes an easy eyewash for treating even serious and contagious eye infection. It can also be used for minor eye irritations and common childhood infections such as pink eye and conjunctivitis. It kills bacterial infection and reduces inflammation. Before using the eyewash, make sure all of your materials are sterile including the eyedropper or eyecup. Sterilize before every use. Follow the recipe below to make the eyewash. Blink several times and roll the eye to be sure the eyewash gets into all the corners of the eye. Repeat three times a day until the infection is cleared.
Athlete’s Foot, Nail Fungus
Boric acid is an excellent remedy for athlete’ foot and toenail fungus. Dust the boric acid powder into the foot to nail and put a few sprinkles into your socks each morning. At night, use the Boric Acid Foot Cure (recipe below). The boric acid kills the infection, neutralizes the odor, and eases the associated itching. Continue to use daily until the infection is completely gone.
Jock Itch
Jock itch also responds well to a dusting of boric acid over the affected area. Apply boric acid in a light dusting, but make sure the entire area is covered. Repeat the application morning and night until the infection is completely cured.
Swimmer’s Ear, Ear Infection
To treat a swimmer’s ear, mix two tablespoons of rubbing alcohol with ¼ teaspoon of boric acid. Mix thoroughly until all the boric acid is dissolved, then drop into the ear. Fill the ear canal, then drain it completely. Treat both ears, even if only one is infected. Do not use it for a punctured eardrum.
Recipes. Boric Acid Foot Cure
- 1 cup rubbing alcohol
- 2 teaspoons of boric acid.
Mix the ingredients in a sterile jar with a tight-fitting lid. Apply to the feet with a cotton ball or swab every night. No double dipping. Allow the alcohol to dry on the feet and leave on until morning.
Boric Acid Eye Wash
- ⅛ teaspoon pharmaceutical grade boric acid powder
- 1 cup of distilled water, boiling
Sterilized jar, lid, and spoon sterilize in a pressure cooker (best), or by boiling for 10 minutes. Place the boiling water into the sterile jar and allow it to cool. Mix the boric acid into the sterilized water and stir it with a sterilized spoon until it is completely dissolved. Use the eyewash up to three times a day, as needed. Always use sterile tools with each use.
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