Rob (Kentucky) on 02/12/2025

Boron compounds like borax were frequently used in Middle Eastern medicine to treat oral health issues such as toothaches, gum infections, and mouth sores. Borax- based mouth rinses were commonly prescribed to cleanse the mouth and alleviate pain.

Antiseptic Recipe

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon borax or boric acid

1 tablespoon baking soda

1 quart hot water

3 or more drops cinnamon oil

3 or more drops peppermint oil

Dissolve the borax in very hot water. When it has cooled, add the other ingredients and bottle