Borax in Your Diet

Boron is a naturally occurring mineral found in many foods consumed daily. Borax is a chemical agent containing boron, salt, oxygen and water and can be used in small amounts for medicinal purposes. If considering using borax as a medicinal treatment, always do so under the supervision of a health care provider.

Fruit

• Fruits that are high in boron include oranges, avocados, cherries and grapes.

Vegetables

• Vegetables containing boron include parsnips, rutabaga and beets.

Junk Food

• Some junk foods also contain high levels of boron, including popcorn, chocolate and licorice.

Mouthwash

• Borax can be used medicinally to cure a sore mouth by creating a rinse of borax, tea tree oil and warm water.

Sore Throat Treatment

• Sore throats are treated homeopathically with a rinse combining honey, borax and warm water. In fact, this treatment has been shown to work where antibiotics failed.