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Nicole (Philadelphia, PA) on 02/01/2023
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I tried to ingest borax for 3 days by using the right amount for a woman, and I had terrible side effects. I started to have nausea, memory problems, cognitive issues, headaches, cramping, etc. I do a lot better doing detox baths. I do a lot better using Borax EXTERNALLY! I use 1 Cup Borax, 1 cup Epsom salt, 1 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup bentonite clay, tea tree oil, pine needle oil, dandelion root. use hot water, and it works a lot better for me. Internally, I drink pine needle tea, multivitamins and activated charcoal. Ingesting Borax is not for me. To each their own.
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Replied By Claire (Santa Barbara, California) on 06/25/2023

Will 1 cup of borax in a bath cause detox reaction (herxheimer)?

It's been recommended to me to take a bath every other day with:
2 Cups Magnesium Chloride mineral salts
1 Cup Baking Soda
1 Cup Borax

I gather that borax can cause a detox reaction. I don't mind a detox reaction, but I have a visitor coming to visit for a couple of weeks and would like to not be having any reaction while they are here. Has anyone had such a detox reaction with that amount of borax in a bath, or should I take 1/2 or less the amount of borax in the recipe to be safe? Or maybe I should just not use the borax in the baths until my visitors are gone?

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Replied By Le (Mn) on 09/25/2024

It shouldn't, but I personally take a lot of drainage. Make sure your lymph is moving decently, it helps to prevent any herxing.

Replied By Brenda (AZ) on 09/21/2025

Hi Claire,

My husband is unable to get into a bathtub because of health issues. If I put the Epsom salt, and borax in a foot bath could it still benefit his body?

Replied By Sherry (Florida) on 10/28/2025

I just soaked my feet tonight in borax, warm water, some regular vinegar (I usually use apple cider vinegar but didn't have any), and a couple of drops of oregano oil. Great benefit was a callus on the bottom of my foot literally dropped off with just a little nudge. AND I am the most relaxed I have been in weeks as I get ready to fall asleep. The benefits are wonderful. (I too cannot get in a bath.) Enjoy!

Replied By Oopsie (Calgary, Canada) on 07/05/2023

Borax in a foot soak

I've been exhausted and my feet are killing me. Had a foot soak. Used 1 cup Epsom salts (no fragrance) 1 cup baking soda and 1 cup of borax. My feet are now powdered white. 😳 I believe I used way too much borax. Is this bad? Should I be concerned? 🤦🏻‍♀️ Please go easy on me.

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Replied By Grace (SK) on 01/02/2024

Hi Oopsie, this is months after the fact and you may never see this… but I'm betting the white powder on your skin is just salts still lingering. Like using too much soap.. you have “salt scum”. I would suggest rinsing your feet with water and cutting back on your recipe next time.

The white powder most likely wouldn't hurt anything but it'll likely get itchy and/or irritated.

Cheers!

Replied By Lori (Winnipeg ) on 10/09/2023

You should only start off with a pinch of borax in your distilled or spring water. Do a pinch for a week and slowly increase each week till you reach the recommended amount for a woman. I've never had a problem with it. I know many people who take it in their water and in their bath.. I hope this helps you and you try it again 🤗
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Replied By dhsrsko (Decatur, IL) on 04/26/2024

Will borax baths help dry up shingles?
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Replied By Nikki (TX) on 07/09/2024

I don't know about borax, but my dad had shingles for 4 years on/off...very painful. He now uses castor oil (organic) in the amber bottle and he is 75% better. Try it!

Replied By Katherine Murray (CA) on 10/30/2024

50/50 mix of DMSO and Colloidal Silver applied with a white cloth should knock out the Shingles right away.

Replied By Mark Vidrine (Ponchatoula la) on 06/11/2026

You probably had a herx reaction. A die off of toxins that are now circulating in your body. U should use a binder like bentonite clay which will pull them out.
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