Hydrogen Peroxide as a Natural Remedy: Benefits and Precautions

Broad Benefits

Posted by FranSix (Toronto, Canada) on 01/04/2008
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I had been attempting to see a specialist who treats patients with blood chelation therapy and hydrogen peroxide injection. In the meantime, I engaged in some of the therapies written about here. I will eventually obtain peroxide treatments with the specialist here to follow up.

I chose footbaths, since I have no tub in my apartment. I really took to the footbaths and do it now as a matter of course. I also tried inhaling when I came down with the flu, a hazard at my workplace. The inhaling method I found to be very harsh, so I limited it to only enough to get over having the flu, which was in a matter of 48-60 hours. I do keep a nasal spray bottle on hand in case there is no other source available and inhale just prior to taking a shower.

This was the most challenging virus I had picked up in a long time. I was aiming overall at defeating post viral fatigue syndrome and the effects of periodontal work.

The fatigue didn't come back as strongly, so I believe the effect of the footbaths is according to remedy. The night sweats that accompany chronic fatigue are not as prominent. I have enough energy now to take care of basic chores without putting them off. I also attempted to drink some tea with peroxide according to recommendation, but will not repeat that, since I found it harsh.

Needless to say taking baths and footbaths and occasional baths on the road with 3% peroxide produced a lot of phlegm initially, and one day black phlegm came out. Footbaths I started out with 500ml and now use 1l. in hot water with epsom salts and tea tree oil. Its a pleasant way to start the day prior to taking a shower. In a bath when on the road I usually buy 6 bottles of 500ml. in a nearby pharmacy and use it as part of the routine.

Other improvements are better complexion and improved varicose veins in my feet. I also have some improvement in cardiovascular function and seem to breathe easier.

I am very concerned that the medical profession has no clue about peroxide and its possible use in properly treating fatigue syndrome, since the alternative is to have you assessed incorrectly as depressed or subjected to treatments which have no effect.

I am hoping that peroxide therapy will help me return to working out and enjoying life a little more.

Here is a story recently recounted in the NY Times. I am certain that peroxide therapy will help this condition:

http://tinyurl.com/ynsy7y

Colds and Flu

Posted by Sandy (In the sticks, Nevada) on 11/24/2007
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We have been using hydrogen peroxide for years to fight off earaches and colds. My kids and I used to go to the dr. all the time for earaches and end up with a big dr. bill and antibiotics. Then we heard about peroxide. I keep the peroxide in a small glass bottle with an eyedropper. The moment anyone starts to get a sore throat or their ears hurt even a tiny bit, we put one eyedropper full in each ear. Hold the bottle in your hand to warm the peroxide a bit (otherwise it feels like ice water going in) and have the person lie flat on their side. I like to leave the peroxide in until it stops bubbling, but even a few minutes may be enough to help. Drain the peroxide out when you are done and dry the ear thoroughly. A nurse told me that the peroxide would burn a hole through the lining of the ear(Has anyone ever heard of this before?), but we have done this for almost 10 years with no problems.

Broad Benefits

Posted by Delia (Vancouver, Canada) on 11/08/2007
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I used hydrogen peroxide for:
* Ear infection
* Colds & Flue very effective than garlic.

I used to have a very bad cold that will turn to bronchitis, since i am using hydrogen I dont get bronchitis.

Used it for my pimples, used to get big pimples I am drinking a drop of hydrogen peroxide with my water after drinking it I dont feel the pain aroung my leg going towards my hip. I used it for my gum & teeth infection. Love hydrogen peroxide its so cheap and I dont know why? those dentist told me that it can cause more damage, i dont see the reason why. Dentist are very expensive.

Bad Breath

Posted by Amie (Reston, Va) on 09/03/2017

Regarding the oral mouth rinse use of drug/general store hydrogen peroxide (with additives 3% & 35%). I couldn't take it anymore and needed to comment after reading about the evils of cheap store bought peroxide and ultimately, the black tongue thing.

I have been using non food grade, store bought, less than 1 US dollar hydrogen peroxide as part of my dental care routine for over 20 years with no ill effects or black tongue. As I am always in a rush and have become more complacent over the years, I just take a swig (full strength) to rinse my mouth after flossing and before brushing. I've accidentally swallowed it before. I don't use it daily, just a couple times per week. I also put it on my toothbrush before putting baking soda on it (my tooth whitening paste used before regular brushing). An acquaintance asked me just a couple days ago how I kept my teeth so white. My dentist even comments on how good my teeth look.

I was well aware when I began to experiment with it for dental care, that peroxide can bleach fabrics and skin, could burn, eat holes through some fabric, etc. I was very careful and slowly reached the point of testing it as a mouth rinse, used very briefly (20 seconds or less) and often followed by a quick rinse with water. So, I did not start off by putting a quantity of regular peroxide straight into my mouth. Well, I may have dabbed a q-tip in it and tested it on a canker sore or applied it directly to a stubborn spot on a tooth.

I had a lot better luck with the store bought hydrogen peroxide when used for oral care, than when I previously attempted to lighten my hair with it as a teenager. :) I also use the non food grade on certain laundry stains or for specific cleaning applications.

Anyhow, never experienced any problems or issues with using it as I have and continue to do.

Black tongue - I do not know about the black tongue medical condition or its link to peroxide, just know that from my experience, it didn't affect my tongue. On some trip I took a pink pepto bismal like chewable tablet for a stomach complaint and wound up with a black tongue. As my friend had give me a small sleeve of these pink tablets, I kept them in my travel bag and on rare occasion while travelling have taken them. Get a black tongue every time.

Tongue discoloration - #2 - a Chinese medicine practitioner I saw years ago always noted the condition and color of the tongue before beginning treatment. Apparently, a lot could be determined, but I recall having the heavily coated or white, yellow or other colored tongue wasn't really good. I think my thick white coated tongue cleared up through dietary changes (basically nixing sodas and fast food).

Anyhow, caution is always a good thing. Paying attention to warnings and labels is always good too. Critical thinking is key, in my opinion, as is common sense. Know that what works for one person, may not work for you or in the same way, and there are so many factors contributing to the unique environment in ones body that it is worth doing your own research on natural remedies like hydrogen peroxide.

Now, that I am finally buying my first bottle of food grade peroxide, I am excited to try it internally. I don't expect to see the great pain relief or immune system results right away, as I might have to endure a period of toxin removal or some die off of something, but am optimistic I will see some benefit.

A vendor I've been working with swears by the food grade h2o2 in bottled water to keep the viruses at bay and stay healthy, especially when travelling by air every week.

Cold Sores

Posted by Joy (Denver, Colorado) on 07/17/2007
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... I have tried plenty of the remedies on this site and they have all worked. H202 on a cold sore healed within 48 hours just dipped a q tip in 3%h2o2 and held on for 5 min 4 times a day. Baking Soda and water to gargle for extremely sore throat with swollen glands gone in 1 day. I gargled for about 10 minutes with my head tilted back 3 times thru out the day. Wow is all I can say about this one. thank you all so much this site is a blessing.

Broad Benefits

Posted by Riki (DaLian, China) on 05/13/2007
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I have used H2O2 as a mouth wash and cleaning open wounds for nearly 40 years and it always work. I read about all the other remedies on this site! One idea I haven't seen is: I use shampoo out of a bottle until I can pour 100ml H2O2 into it. I have to shake the bottle when I want to use it. I have stayed blond and have no grey hairs and it keeps my scalp healthy.

Jock Itch

Posted by Joe (Somerville, NJ) on 02/04/2007
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I've used hydrogen peroxide, 3% pharmacy grade cut 50% with water, to rinse my mouth before brushing, which has been a great help with eliminating bad breath and plaque. But here's a remedy that no one may have thought - a treatment for "tinea cruris" commonly known as jock itch. I had an issue with this for several months and during this period, several times a week, I used Curex and other over-the-counter options to eliminate it, spending $20.00 to $30.00 to no avail. I knew hydrogen peroxide was effective in killing bacteria, so, as a last resort, I cut the pharmacy 3% grade 50%, just like the mouth wash, and used it-in 2 days!!! the itch and soreness was gone! No joke. Total cost 20 cents!

Emphysema

Posted by Statix (Sydney, New South Wales) on 09/08/2011

Hi, You guys have probably found the answer by now. Whilst the strength of your dosage is dependent on your condition and its severity, you could do 5 drops of 35% Food grade hydrogen peroxide with 6 - 8 ounces of water. You can take this every day. There are other regiments you can go on for this and other conditions. Here is one I found http://www.foodgrade-hydrogenperoxide.com/ there is a free ebook you can download.

Good luck

Earth Clinic Report

Posted by Boubou (Southwest Harbor, Maine) on 06/18/2012

I am a reed instrument musician and keep a glass of regular drug store around to keep mouthpieces and reeds healthy. I have found the habit completely avoids mouth ulceration and cold sores which wind players often suffer from and which used to be the bain of my life.

My wife drank a glass of this by mistake. - she doesn't waste drinking water. There were no detectable effects whatsoever.

Broad Benefits

Posted by Tony (South Africa) on 10/22/2006
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I went on H2O2 for twelve months. All candida symptoms- fatigue, IBS, sore joints, fungal infections reduced then disappeared plus my weight went down by twenty kilos without any dietary changes. I have always eaten correctly but the weight just never came off.

Broad Benefits

Posted by Susanne (Jackson Gap, AL) on 09/04/2006
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Do not spend big $$ on chemically created stain removers! A 16 oz bottle of peroxide at Wal-Mart? 97 cents! To quick dry a pimple, use a cotton swab saturated in common household peroxide and dab directly on the pimple several times a day and it'll be gone by the next day. Add 4 oz to your laundry whites for bright results when you're out of bleach. Add 2 oz peroxide per container when steam cleaning your carpets! Hydrogen peroxide can replace any selling product having "OXY" in the title and it'll save you $$. Try it!

Broad Benefits

Posted by Valerie (Germantown MD) on 07/17/2006
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I lost a filling and had a cracked tooth with an infection. I sprayed the h2o2 in the infection and it went away. What are you supposed to do with the foam in your mouth? I also spray my entire body with h2o2 after a shower. I am 100 lbs overweight and I am guessing I have all the fat disease like parasites, yeast, low thyroid and such. In addition to the spray, I paint iodine on my skin 2-3x daily. I have not lost weight, but I feel good which is something I have never felt (even when young and skinny).My PMS was not as bad last month.

Wounds

Posted by Fayaz (Kupwara) on 03/01/2006
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I used H2O2 on a foot wound. After three days it was ok. Before using H2O2 i have visisted 10 doctors to treat my wound, but they failed to heal that. Then i used H2O2 on that wound and it was cured. Wound was on my Foot Finger. It was like a winter disease (cold disease). Thanks.

Broad Benefits

Posted by Jules (Palm Springs, CA) on 02/15/2006
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Hydrogen Peroxide cured sluggishness, lack of energy and a general constant ill feeling. i started taking diluted 35% food grade h202 about a month or 6 weeks ago and the change is amazing. I HAVE ENERGY. i do not spend hours and hours and hours on the sofa. i actually do stuff! i feel so much better in general. i'm up to 8 drops in 8 oz filtered water 2x daily. i definitely feel as if i can breathe! i don't feel 100%, but gosh, i sure feel better and i finally feel it's possible to eventually feel 100%.

Colds and Flu

Posted by Dr. C. Miller (Minneapolis, Minnesota) on 05/12/2008

Please do A VERY THOROUGH research for the truth - before posting any untruth, half truth or unguided opinion to influence others either knowingly or un-knowingly. Lets clarify one point here - The body does hydrate, dehydrate and detox thru its largest organ the skin with a tremendous surface area. That does not make the ears any less important to treat with hydrogen peroxide. There is overwhelming evidence that colds, flu & virus do enter the body thru the ears. Some postings are from individuals who are either new to this or are convinced there personal experience or opinion is correct although contrary to most and that is ok. Caution is needed as some who visit this site and read what is posted are willing to try everything and some others are afraid to try anything - and to you I say please do your research as if you were going to treat your own beautiful newborn baby before you type as though your words wont matter to anyone. Please study all of the information for yourself first - you must make educated decisions and it is imperative that you educate yourself first before taking foolhardy advice posted on the web from around the world.

This is a great site with great information readily available and with personal experiences too and those are powerful but when hundreds are saying that the ears are the best way to kill a cold and many have this wonderful result, but two of you have a contrary opinion one because he really felt the pain of the infection he had and the other just thinks the skin is a larger surface area but is also afraid of the iv treatment - we dont need to hear it.... We need facts...what was the problem/symptom, what did you do, what was the dose, what was the before and after. THIS WAS NOT STATED TO MAKE ANYONE FEEL BAD OR ACCUSE ANYONE. THERE ARE DANGERS WITH EVERYTHING AND UNLESS YOU ARE UNDER THE CARE OF A DOCTOR WHO PRACTICES IN THIS AREA YOU CANNOT BE TOO CAREFUL - IT WILL BE VERY DIFFICULT TO REGAIN A MEASURE OF HEALTH ONCE YOU DESTROY IT.

Peace and Blessings to all may you find health and happiness and always speak positively and be optimistic about yourself and others.

Warnings

Posted by Marti (Hillsdale, Mi) on 07/29/2012

I agree one needs to be very careful when handeling 35% FGHP, but when it is diluted at 5 drops per 8 oz of water it is no longer 35%. I even got some of the 35% on my skin and rubbed it with aloe vera gel straight from the leaf and within a few mins the burn was gone and the white effect was gone.

Warnings

Posted by Sanjay (London Uk) on 09/14/2016 5 posts

Hi Andrew,

I have diluted 12% HP down to 3% using distilled water and am about to start the program for my dad who is 86yrs old and has Pulmonary Fibrosis. Can you please let me know how the takes these drops, straight in the mouth or with water/ juice and how much of it.

Many thanks, Sanjay

Warnings

Posted by Rosabell (Malaysia) on 09/07/2017

i have been taking the h202 35% food grade. I have lost weight and among other things happen to me for the positive. I am very happy about using the 35% g2o2 food grade. may be you used something that wasn't that pure.

Warnings

Posted by Whisperingsage (Northeastern California) on 07/25/2018 45 posts

Too much, just too much. The dose I am familiar with is 3 drops to 16 ounces of water. I don't think I will push for any higher than that. I can taste it a little, am trying to heal a stubborn duodenal ulcer. Have you been tested for an ulcer? Are you one the 90 essential nutrients? look up Dead Doctors Don't Lie and Somebody Needs to Go To Jail on you tube, with Joel Wallach. Everyone still needs the mighty 90. And there are a lot of companies, finally, that are getting with it and providing some good liquid multiples. I like Source of Life Gold, but there is a Plexus craze now, which is along the same lines. Good formula, not as good as the source of life Gold, in my reading of the label, but it's a good one. As Ted recommends, take it on empty stomach and wait 50 minutes before taking any food or nutrients- the peroxides will oxidize your nutrients and you don't want that. But again, try no more than 3 drops per large glass of water and if that still isn't working, maybe H2O2 isn't what you need. Try maybe 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 16 ounces of water on empty stomach.

Checking for Stabilizers in H2O2

Posted by Ja-nell (Philadelphia, Pa) on 06/10/2012

You can also purchase some off of amazon. Com, which is where I get mine. I used it to cure my athletes foot. And to the person above me, I went to Denison University, so yay for Granville, OH lol. Best of luck everyone, this is great stuff.

Checking for Stabilizers in H2O2

Posted by Bernadette (Thomasville, Ga) on 03/19/2014

Help...I Am Confused! I am reading a book about H2O2...The Oxygen Prescription. He states and CAUTIONS against taking HP with juice, milk, or other flavorings because it will create oxidation, .....robbing the oxygen, which is what you are trying to get into the bloodstream. Adding HP to anything but oil or water will cause disputation and destruction of the HP. Cautions also against using water that contains IRON. That's why he states to use distilled water! No tap water that has fluoride and other chemicals. No iron tablets within an hour before. I was told milk or juices are O.K. by another book........now if you think about it, Veg. Juice has Iron and minerals in it from the Vegs. I do....know that this book was written back in 2007, so I am hoping new studies have been done and this information is outdated! Just don't know which information is correct?? Can someone get back to me ASAP! Thanks. Bernadette

Checking for Stabilizers in H2O2

Posted by Ct (California ) on 05/08/2014

Hi Bernadette,

This video helped explain to why it's important to take FGHP on an empty stomach and why we need to for both safety and efficacy purposes. From what I have researched, it makes a lot of sense to take FGHP on an empty stomach and follow the pre/post eating and supplementation guidelines. It's kind of a pain but if we are gonna do this, we wanna do it right. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S4JMcb6-n8

Dental Care

Posted by Nancy (NC) on 01/01/2022
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I was accidentally sent a boatload of hydrogen peroxide through My OTC. Who knew! I've been using it on my teeth which they say kills the enamel, but my teeth are coated with dental material so perhaps not but in any case, it helps. There is no metal in my mouth. I made triple sure of that! Nonetheless, I have metal allergies and cellulitis which is significantly reduced and on the verge of disappearing at the skin level. I have worked unbelievably hard dietarily to make this happen plus I spent boat loads on natural remedies. I'm on a fixed income so you can imagine the consequences of that. I will be reading the hydrogen peroxide info shortly.

Chikungunya Virus

Posted by Harry (Los Angeles) on 02/26/2017

I know it's been a long time since your post, and I hope you've already eliminated your PCOS, but it sounds like an iodine deficiency to me. Here's what I would recommend to a loved one with the symptoms you describe:

(1) Watch the Dr. Flechas video on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBM2qWKkFxE

(2) Study the subject -- including people's experiences on EarthClinic.com and reviews for Lugol's iodine on Amazon. It's a complex topic, but one that merits however much time it takes to become knowledgeable about it.

(3) If and when you're ready to try it, study the iodine protocol so you get the important accompanying nutrients -- especially organic selenium, magnesium, zinc, and niacin.

(4) Work up to a dose of at least 50 mg. of iodine per day (5 days a week) subject to how severe your healing reaction is. (You can take more days off if you need to do so.)

(5) Be ready for the healing reaction symptoms and don't be scared off by them.

Immune Support, Multiple Symptoms

Posted by Timh (Ky) on 05/11/2015 2042 posts

Lisa: Thanks for posting your saga and hurray on what recovery you have experienced.

A few thoughts. This is a good example of how both severe & complex disease can be. In this event one must try to reduce all the manifested symptoms back to the root causes or disease itself. Whenever folks like yourself have all these debilitating factors and a myriad of diagnostic test and fruitless treatment from healthcare professionals from the modern medical standard, it is almost always some type of environmental illness. A lack of oxygen, acidosis, infections, are common in toxicity issues.

The H2O2 therapy is keeping you alive for now but you desperately need to do detox remedies as posted here on E.C. This would include heavy metal cleanses, parasite cleanses, boosting antioxidant nutrition. Stop the H2O2 for a few weeks and first alkalize your body (also detox) w/ hot Epsom Salts (1/4) cup and Borax (1/4 cup) baths. Take the herbal "Red Clover Combination" prior to these baths (3 per wk for now). Detox Foot Spas and Detox Foot Pads are also very effective at removing toxins from the body. Supplementing Potassium Iodine/Iodide will be necessary during the detox. Zapping will greatly help infections and give energy. Steam Room or Sauna sweating is also very effective detox, although you will do a good bit of sweating during the baths. Vit-C & MSM is a great detox combo (better than H2O2). You may continue w/ a minimal H2O2 but it is these variety of remedies that will get you back to health again.

Please post back w/ any questions as there are folks here that can and willing to assist as we all helping each other in recovery.

Dosage

Posted by Baldev (Maharashtra, India) on 02/04/2015 180 posts

Hi Bill, I would like to know as to how an elderly healthy person can make use of food grade H2O2 to improve general health. At this age though there may not be any symptoms but arteries will have some blockages, lungs capacity will be reduced and so on. Is it ok if one takes three drops of 3% H2O2 in some green juice a day or you feel to follow any particular method, please give your opinion. It will be of great value. Thanks, Baldev

Dosage

Posted by Chris (Missouri, US) on 08/06/2014

I started doing the hydrogen peroxide 35% food grade, this is my 4th day I have it in a squirt bottle and inhale in my throat about 3-4 times a day I mixed 1ounce hp to 11 ounces distilled water, yesterday, my 3rd day, I was nauseated, but continued to do it, I have not tried today, it is kind of scary is this normal? I also do muellin tea with organic honey and in evening Apple Cider Vinegar with baking soda thanks

Dosage

Posted by Lucie Lou (Alexandria, Virginia) on 02/13/2016

To get the 3% FG HP, I mix 1 part of 34% FG HP with 11 parts of distilled water. So 1 drop 34% HP and 11 drops distilled water provides 12 drops (or 0.5ml) of 3% FG HP.

I use a nebulizer for inhaling. This is a gentle, conservative approach for me. The following mix is enough for two 3-minute inhaling sessions:

0.5 ml (12 drops) of the 3% FG HP plus
5 ml (120 drops) of distilled water
Inhaling time: 3 minutes max

Over time, the HP dose may be increased to

2 ml (48 drops) of the 3% FG HP
5 ml (120 drops) of distilled water
Inhaling time: 10 minutes max

I close my eyes while inhaling with the nebulizer to avoid the vapors to get into my eyes.

General Feedback

Posted by Timh (Ky) on 05/18/2016 2042 posts

From a natural perspective, I view Zinc as the big brother and Copper as little sister. Zinc & Copper in sufficient amounts like 50-100 mg Zinc taken with 3 mg Copper (what I take daily) is no danger of displacement. Do note that one of the body's indigenous enzymes Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is produced mainly from Zinc/Copper or Manganese.

For most folks, a daily amount would be like 25-50 mg Zinc w/ 1.5 mg Copper, and do not take with fiber foods and do add 100 mg Vit-B-6 aka Pyridoxine for best utilization.

But yes, Copper is important in the elasticity of Arteries.

General Feedback

Posted by Timh (Ky) on 06/06/2016 2042 posts

S: Unfortunately the political financial overloards have the power to make minerals "illegal" in many countries of the world. Of course there are ways of skirting around, like purchasing mineral supplements from farmers supply or pet supply stores. Dr. Joel Wallach spent most of his life proving that nutrition prevents and cures many diseases in pets, livestock, and people.

First in order is disease prevention by taking the Multivitamin/Mineral supplement daily, so as to not need therapeutic doses of individual minerals later on when disease kicks in. There are also many Major & Trace Mineral "Ionic" or "Colloidal" products for maximum benefit.

As for Copper, you can revert back to using Copper Cookware with some benefit.

3% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide

Posted by Cygnusx1 (New York) on 01/04/2014

Hi, first time poster, longtime lurker/fan of this site. I purchased a 3% solution of food grade H2O2 from my local health food store with the intention of starting a regimen. My question stems from some nervousness I've been having from reading posts on here.

I suffer from chronic shingles and my intention with the regimen is to limit the outbreaks as well as improve my overall health. I'm up in the air as to how I want to use the H2O2. Should I inhale, bathe, drink, or all of the above?

I am also concerned about any interactions that may happen when combined with drinking ACV and taking probiotic pills. I know it's a very vague/general question, but any info will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.