by Brad Wardle, PhD: 
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23 uses for Boron/Boric Acid/Borax and counting
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1. Yeast Infections, vaginitis & other bactericides and fungicides of skin and organs

2. Eye Drops
Boric acid has been a common anti-bacterial in eye drops for over 70 years

3. Ear Drops
Boric Acid is an effective antibiotic for the treatment of ear infections and pain relief

4. Cancer Treatment.
Articles published in prominent Medical journals report the potential of boric acid in the treatment of certain cancers
Melanoma, Breast & Prostate Cancer studies have shown that boric acid can cause cancer cell apoptosis and prevent tumor growth
Apoptosis is a process by which abnormal cells are killed by the body & cancer cells are typically immune to apoptosis as the body doesn't recognize them as abnormal
But recent studies are showing that boric acid opens certain cancers to apoptosis, which means, they become known to the body as abnormal cells & the body then kills them naturally

5. Anti-fungal meds
It kills candida fungus & is used on fingernail and toenail fungus
It also kills more drug-resistant forms of candida glabrada

6. Flea control in carpets
Just sprinkle a light dusting of boric acid on your carpet & it will kill fleas & any eggs that hatch
It will not kill adults however

7. As a mold and fungus killer
Mix a little boric acid & soap in water & use it as a cleaner
It will kill mold, mildew and fungus which cause illness and allergies

8. Antiseptic
Boric acid mixed in distilled water is a very effective antiseptic

9. Cold Sores
Boric acid ointment can shorten a cold sore infection by up to 1/3 of the time

10. Acne
Boric Acids antibacterial properties make it a very effective for acne breakouts
Some people use it pure and some use it in an ointment

11. Fertilizer
It’s a Crucial nutrient for plant life

12. Boron comes OTC as a dietary supplement
(THAT'S RIGHT, YOU EAT IT) for boron deficiency & bone health including osteoporosis (brittle bone disease)
Ref: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ing...


13. Oral supplement for Menstrual cramps
AGAIN... YOU EAT IT!

14. Athletic Performance
AGAIN... EATEN!

15. Laundry Brightener

16. Forging Metal, Metal Welding, soldering & brazing

17. Flame retardant

18. Neutron Absorber

19. Catalyst in lead acid battery function

20. Treatment of chronic wounds

21. Used in the finishing of cotton fibers

22. A crucial element in cobalt electroplating

23. Jewelry metal working