Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) on 03/01/2004

Consider taking borax. Some people believed the demodex mites are responsible for rosacea. They may be right. But, there are others too that are not yet identified. I prefer to lump all these insect issues to just one category: nanoinsects. These insects have several weakness that you can kill them, or at least weaken them. One obvious ones is borax. The treatment can be broken down to two things;

1. Taken internally: Try 1/8 teaspoon to 1/4 teaspoon of borax in one liter of water/day. You just drink this water throughout the day. If it runs out then drink just normal water, with some magnesium added if possible. Magnesium is found in certain seeds such as sunflower. They seem to be synergistic with the vitamin D as vitamin D promotes calcium and the body needs to balance both magnesium and calcium to an ideal amount.

2. Used externally: Dog mange is confirmed demodex mites and the only treatment that effectively cured of dog mange is 1% hydrogen peroxide and borax saturated solution applied topically. Many people believe the demodex mites is the cause of rosacea. What I am sure about is it is an insect issue. The method of killing them is external application of 1% hydrogen peroxide with borax saturated solution to the face, unrinsed. It tends to cause drying. So you can apply appropriate lotions to prevent drying, such as jojoba oil, aloe vera or lavender oil.

Replied By mark (Lübeck) on 04/05/2022

The dose gives 113 mg of boron. I read in literature that max daily dose is 20 mg. So is 113 mg, aka 1/4 teaspoon too much?

Replied By John (South Africa) on 06/24/2022

I think the "upper" limits found in some studies are done to mislead the public. I've seen a study on rats where they dosed 3mg/kg (per day). That's an equivalent of 240mg per day for a 80kg human and another study on pigs where it was 15mg/kg per day so 1200mg (1.2g) per day of Boron (so ~9x more Borax for eg.). I think a 1/8-1/4 teaspoon of Borax (roughly 100-200mg Boron) is fine if not on the low side for acute symptoms. Apparently 'back in the day' an apple could contain 20mg Boron so that's another perspective.

Replied By Art (California) on 04/05/2022

mark,

I have taken the 1/4 teaspoon dose each day for 4 days per week for well over a decade and it has worked very effectively to keep my arthritis in remission. Look up the toxicity of Borax and then look up the toxicity of table salt and that will give you a better idea of the safety profile of Borax.

Art

Replied By Andy (UK) on 12/28/2023

Is the 1/4 tsp supposed to be heaped or level?

Replied By Athena (Colorado) on 06/26/2024

I know of several now that put the powder in capsules, and seem to be working. Have you tried this? I guess we should take it with food or right after eating so it is less caustic?? I cannot stand drinking the fishy tasting Borax water all day long anymore! I need at least 1/2 tsp to keep my night sweats and hot flashes in check (I am also doing special Maca, and other dietary stuff that I have been fined tuned for years).

Replied By Susie (Australia) on 09/23/2024

Level. All such measurements are level.

Replied By Train (usa) on 06/01/2025

Hi. 1/4 tsp is a measurement, so no need to be heaping, or else it wouldn't be a 1/4 teaspoon.

Replied By Art (California) on 12/28/2023

Hi Andy,

I have always used a level full 1/4 measuring teaspoon of borax to excellent effect.

Art

Replied By Dana (OH) on 01/28/2026

Have you figured this out? I too, am interested in this.

Replied By Dana (OH) on 01/28/2026

I found a thread and you can use this on cats. You should dry the cats to prevent licking. Its not dangerous but can cause diarrhea.