Health Benefits Of Borax

Borax is used in herbal medicine, is being promoted as a supplement and herbal remedy with numerous benefits. Among other things it is believed to be anti-inflammatory, astringent, antimicrobial, expectorant. But how much of this is true? And is it safe to use this crystal extract of the mineral to treat ailments both internal and external?

What Is Borax?

Sodium tetraborate, or borax for short, is used as a herbal remedy. You may be more familiar with it as a cleaning agent or an ingredient in detergents. It is also found in some makes of toothpaste and soaps. But it is its use as a medicinal treatment for health problems that is of particular interest to those who are seeing alternative remedies.

What follows are some common maladies for which borax has traditionally been used. However, be warned that there is not always adequate scientific research to back up these claims for mainstream use. And with the mineral being potentially toxic if used incorrectly or consumed internally, it may be best to avoid resorting to usage in lieu of other natural remedies or mainstream medicine unless specifically prescribed. If you do choose to try borax, never do so without the guidance of a trained certified alternative and complementary medicine or traditional medicine practitioner.

Health Benefits Of Borax

1. Treats Swollen Throat, Mouth, And Tongue Sores

According to the herbalist, borax is a remedy to be used as a topical treatment for certain health problems like sores on the tongue or mouth, as well as swelling of the throat. It can cause toxins to disperse from the affected area, bringing down swelling.
Borax also eases pain linked to the swelling or sores. The remedy, made by combining borax with Cinnabaris, Borneolum, and Natrii Sulfas Exsiccatus, is usually applied topically.

2. Heals Painful Swollen Red Eye

Another traditional treatment, borax is paired with Calamina, Borneolum, and Natrii Sulfas Exsiccatus to create eye drops. These are administered to soothe the eye when it is red and swollen.
With an organ as delicate as the eye involved, and the importance of the correct mix of these ingredients, it goes without saying that this treatment needs to be done only with professional help.

3. Relieves Congestion And Tonsillitis

For those suffering from congestion in the lung or battling a hard to relieve cough with phlegm that isn’t coming out, a concoction is given to clear the phlegm. For this treatment, the borax is combined with other herbs to create a powder or pill. However, traditional practitioners also warn that borax is typically prescribed for external use and its internal use should be undertaken with care and the right form of borax. If this is not done carefully, it can be toxic. With such dire warnings, it may be best to avoid using borax internally.
Traditional medicine also uses it as a good expectorant that has strong anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Research has shown it is able to relieve symptoms of chronic tonsillitis when used in a gargling solution.

4. Cures Urinary Infections

According to traditional practitioners, it acts on the urinary bladder, uterus, and stomach, besides the lungs. Its antimicrobial benefits can therefore be tapped to cure urinary infections. The herbal medicine has a similar application in treating urinary dysfunction that involves stone formation in the urine and is often painful. Alternative medicine also suggest borax for those with cystitis, a condition that causes a sharp pain in the urinary opening and a general ache in the bladder that gives you a feeling of urine being retained.

5. Eases Menstrual Problems

It helps ease menstrual problems in women. A research has found that it helps with maintenance of normal uterine and menstrual function. This makes it beneficial to women with dysmenorrhoea or amenorrhoea, commonly referred to as irregular or absent periods. It acts by clearing obstructions in the body, alleviating kapha and vata and bringing balance to your system. Studies have evaluated its use along with other herbs to help treat Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS and found it to be effective.

6. Helps Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis

Another application of borax has been for treating rheumatoid arthritis(RA). With its anti-inflammatory powers already being recognized by traditional medicine like Ayurveda, experts today are exploring it possibilities for treating inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis(RA). In one pilot study, the use of boron was found to cause big improvements in clinical scores and brought down inflammatory markers significantly in patients with RA. Research suggests that those with arthritis have lower boron concentrations in their bones, synovial fluid, and femur heads. This has promoted some researchers to suggest that boron is an essential nutrient for the health of your joints and bones, and indicated potential for its therapeutic use in treating arthritis.

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