Boron is the 5th Element on the periodic table of elements. It is the first of 7 elements known as metalloids, which is something between metal & solid non-metal
It is in the water, the air & the soil & is found in small amounts on meteors
Chemically uncombined boron, or pure boron is not found on earth & is extremely difficult to produce
Trace boron is necessary for all plant life
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
