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Borax Side Effects
Posted by Monica (Kitty Hawk, NC) on 04/30/2025
Greetings, I made a borax solution using one quart of water with 1/8 teaspoon of Mule borax dissolved overnight. I drank one cup of solution this morning followed by two more cups of water. I began feeling strange. It's difficult to describe: a loopy feeling where I felt as though I might be exiting reality. I didn't feel right and grew scared. Has anyone experienced this? Please reply as I'm anxious and really need feedback so I may continue use of borax in this matter. I have had candida for years. Thank you kindly
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Posted by WDWfan95 (Alabama) on 07/19/2025
I have read, sorry I don't remember where, that Lichen Sclerosis and Alopecia are related.
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Posted by Beverly (DFW TX) on 10/27/2025
I used to add 1/8tsp to my water or latte for detox of any spike protein shedding from the MRNA C jabs back in 2021. I too noticed some unusual added hair shedding which freaked me out as I was trying to grow my hair out and gain thickness after hormonal changes (50's really mess with hormones! ) I switched to some capsules thinking that might be better and I began to see other issues like menstrual bleeding which I had not had in 10 yrs! That continued for weeks even once I stopped the capsules. There was some other strange illness going across the country at that time and many women experiencing strange bleeding as well. I believe related to non native emf frequencies being accelerated all around. Once I stopped the addition of Borax internally, my hair and period issues returned to normal. I have feared the same reaction if starting again so I have refrained.
I will try baths instead, working slowly up in dosage, and see if I notice any unusual side effects or the benefits.
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Posted by Mike (MO) on 12/27/2023
I haven't seen anything in spam. I did get a notification for the first time just now. Thank you.
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Posted by Nicole (Wisconsin ) on 07/28/2024
Hi, Art! Have you been taking a 1/4th tsp non stop for 15 years? Barring the weekend off thing? I am in the beginning stages if PsA and have had my second flare in 5 years. I did take borax for a few months when I got my flare a few years ago and did systematic organ cleanses. I stopped because I felt great and kids took over life. I began taking the Walter Last concentrate (1 tsp in a liter of water, 3 of those tsps a day) a 2 weeks ago and then started on 1/16 a tsp. All my pain is gone. So far no herx reaction but I haven't drank fluoridated water in 5 years and use only distilled. I do breastfeed a 1 year old. I was breastfeeding when I took 5 years ago so I believe it is ok. Can I give to my 6 and 4 year old? I was thinking 1/8th a teaspoon of Walter Last concentrate. Thanks!
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Posted by Dana (OH) on 01/28/2026
Could you care for me? You seem like a wonderful caregiver. Your mother is lucky to have you.
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Posted by Conniffer (Wi) on 10/12/2023
Please explain how Borax and Lugol's "cancel" each other:
"...If you take the Borax at the same time as the iodine then they will each cancel out the other's beneficial effects."
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Posted by Madelyn (Idaho) on 07/20/2023
Is there fluoride in your toothpaste? It's a common reaction.
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Posted by Flower Girl (Hone Sweet Home) on 07/22/2023
99% pure flowers of sulfur improved the acne-like rash above my mouth, I ran out before the rash was completely gone.
It started when I took lysine tablets. I had the rash for over a year before I tried the sulfur. I drank a teaspoon of the sulfur in a cup of water once a day for a few days. Made me feel really good, too.
Otherwise look up boron co-nutrients and try those maybe.
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Posted by Vaiolett (Italy) on 07/18/2020
Hi
I was buying the borax supplement (3 mg) on Italian amazon.In the reviews, I found a customer's comment ... "A study showed that the administration of 3 mg of boron in postmenopausal women resulted in fewer of nutrients important for bone health. Women have absorbed about 40% less calcium, 33% less magnesium and a little less phosphorus "... I'm out of menopause, and I'd like to start take boron for mycosis and candida .. But I'm afraid.
Anyone know anything about it?
Sorry for my English..
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Posted by Charity (Faithville, Us) on 04/20/2020
I am currently applying a lot of ginger water and ginger to my diet and it is having some stirrings of issues beneath the surface. Not much enjoyment there but still pushing forward. The body is complex and the mind also affects it. I watch healers and try to learn what they learned in scriptures because no obstacle seems to great for them. What one man can do another can do. Tom Loud and Pete Cabrera Jr make it look like a cake walk. I am following their recent teachings for insights into health issues I could not solve in the natural. Here is a good link on borax. Maybe it will have some answers for you.
http://fluoridationaustralia.com/the-borax-conspiracy-by-walter-last/
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Posted by Dom (Spain) on 05/08/2020
Oliver,
Maybe try ashwagandha & zinc. Vitamin D3 is also important. Who knows what deficiencies those rats were subjected to. Would be interesting to know more details about the experiment (I'm lazy to read it all). So, did the boron eliminate the candida? If it's dangerous, why aren't more males reporting on it with the same outcome? Thanks, Dom
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Posted by Cjuan (Asia) on 09/24/2020
For upping libido or even restoring it, you could supplement with Butea superba, Eurycomma longifolia/Tongkat Ali, maca, Tribulus terrestris, available on eBay. Start with small doses. If you have congestive heart issues, exercise caution. Butea superba suits me well.
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Posted by Uncertain (LA) on 11/13/2019
Borax, boron and fructoborate tablets? I read if you have liver or kidney issues you do not take boron. What exactly does that mean? I had a rise in my liver enzymes from food that has returned to normal. I also had a rise in bun test that I will be checking on tomorrow. I believe this is also a food issue. I am concerned about the sodium content of borax. Do the boron or fructoborate tablets have sodium also?
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Posted by Heinrich (Gippsland) on 05/24/2019
I have noticed that taking the borax thins my blood and I have more blood noses.
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Posted by Jenny (San Francisco, ca ) on 06/07/2019
How much Borax are you talking on a daily basis? How long have you been talking it?
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Posted by Charity (Faithville, Us) on 12/20/2018
Kevin, I would like to encourage you as I have faced down many a giant. Your mind is very powerful and can override anything going on in the natural when controlled with correct adjustment thoughts. I would write out statements you would like to speak about this during your days and work toward faith in the transition. Other than that molybdenum, selenium, magnesium, manganese, iodine, calcium, silica, gelatin, msm, vitamin C, D-3 and K-2 and biotin, folic acid, a good b complex, A, E, some ginger would help with cleansing, a liver detox or green foods supplement . Override the excess with other vital nutrients. You could also try activated charcoal at bedtime with water to absorb excess .
https://www.nourishingplot.com/2016/03/18/the-shocking-facts-of-eating-borax-for-your-health/
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Posted by Carol (Wilkes Barre Pa) on 11/06/2018
I have been using borax on and off for about 9 months. I have been having kidney pain and just wondering if borax has been known to cause kidney damage?
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Posted by Tisha (Canada) on 11/05/2018 5 posts
1/8tsp borax in water is causing heart palpitations...any idea why and how to control it?
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Posted by Touba (Tampa, Fl) on 07/17/2018
I am 47 yrs old women. Experiencing bone and joint aches. Last week after I ate shiitake mushrooms I started to experience left big toe joint pain. I thought it might be gout. I search and started taking cal-mag, C, cheries.. Along with 1/8 tsp borax in 1lt water daily.
My 10 yr old son told me that I am over the top angry, and snappy (I was PMS ing). I never skip a period up till this time and I am 3 days late this time. Today PMS symptoms are gone. Using cal-mag helps me to have my period easy. So it's not that. I am thinking it might be the borax caused to skipping?? Anybody who has/had the same experience and/or might have an opinion on this? I am pretty curious that it might be a huge coincidence that is starting borax solution and losing a period at the same time, maybe its just I am getting premenopausal..
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Posted by Lester (Dublin) on 07/13/2018
Candida - Use of Turpentine and Borax resulting in becoming very tired throughout the day and in muscles of the body.
Just finished my 4th day of turpentine in the morning yesterday and on my third day of using the Borax. Now I was just on the Turpentine last week, but since starting the Borax I have been exhausted... Any reason why this might be, please?!
Best,
L
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Posted by Lia (Nv) on 07/05/2018
I have been taking borax (20 mule) for close to a month 1/8tsp per day. I started having bone pain, no other side effects just feeling bone pain. Is this normal. I do take vitamin D, K, Magnesium, silica and B complex. Is bone pain normal?
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Posted by Trinidad (Nevada) on 06/21/2018
I dissolved 1 teaspoon of Borax in a liter of distilled water. From that solution, I take 1 teaspoon and add it to 6 ounces of distilled water and drink it once a day. I noticed that I get pimples on my scalp. Is this an allergy reaction to Borax?
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Posted by John (Amsterdam) on 06/19/2018
I have been using Borax 5 days on 2 days off using a dosage between 1/4th and 1/8th of a teaspoon. The reason that I have been using it is that I suspect Candida and yeast related issues.
I have noticed many days (not all) that I have had serious diarrhea due to the effect of the borax. Could this be due to candida die off or could this be a side effect due to the alkalinity of Borax? Can anyone elaborate on this?
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Posted by Ar100 (San Jose, Ca) on 04/20/2018
My daughter was taking borax for her acne condition but she started to get dark-circles under her eyes. She was taking a very small dosage of 1/32 tsp in 1 liter of water. After stopping the borax due to the dark-circles, her acne flared up. She was thinking of trying it again but she's concerned about the dark-circles. Does anybody know what they indicate? Thanks.
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Posted by Cindy (Memphis, Tennessee) on 03/24/2018
I started the borax protocol over a week ago, using â…› teaspoon to one liter of bottled water. I am 59 years of age, and have been suffering from fibromyalgia since 1997. I am trying to ease my fibro pain. On my third day I started seeing red bumps on my arms and legs and now my face. I did one more day of borax and my reaction worsened. I have stopped using borax. I have not used borax in 4 days. I was wondering if I am allergic or is this a reaction to detoxing. I have never detoxed before. I would like to use the borax again, but I am afraid of worsening my condition. I no longer have red bumps, but now wounds. My arms and legs constantly itch like crazy. Any suggestions? Help!
Thank you, Cindy
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Posted by Robert B. (Asheville, Nc) on 03/09/2018
I started taking boron at 1/8 teaspoon in liter of water. After about 1 week I developed a small red rash over many parts of body. I stopped and rash slightly lessened. Any suggestions?
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Posted by Schunter (Ca) on 12/30/2017
I have been taking Borax now for a little over a month. I am getting bit concerned because my bladder is really beginning to bother me, in that I feel like I have to constantly urinate (not a bladder infection I checked) and I am worried that it may be too hard on my kidneys. I have had IC in the past but it was a long time ago. Also, I have Scleroderma and my extremities are colder than usual. I'm wondering if I should just force through this because it might be a herx or whether the Borax may just be too much for my system. I would think by now this would have passed. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Posted by Bridget (Orlando, Florida) on 03/11/2018 3 posts
Charity, just read your post from 2017. I was curious why you soak your feet? Thanks
