Borax Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Borax is a household product called sodium borate and is similar to another product called boric acid. Though borax is typically used as a home cleaning product but also has health benefits for common ailments.¹

Borax Health Uses and Health Benefits

Borax health benefits include being a natural antifungal and antibacterial remedy. For this reason, borax is used to treat yeast and fungal infections like athlete’s foot, scabies or ringworm. It’s also used as an eyewash for bacterial eye infections. Borax also has natural anti-inflammatory health benefits. Its uses include being a natural arthritis treatment and remedy for swollen glands or sore throat. Borax is also sometimes used as an ingredient in home acne treatments.^1,2

References

1. https://www.lybrate.com/topic/borax-benefits-and-side-effects
2. https://draxe.com/boric-acid/