Boric Acid
H3BO3 Boric acid has many hygienic uses. It has antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral properties. A diluted water solution of boric acid is commonly used as an antiseptic or eyewash. This is found in eye contact solution. We can use its antifungal properties to treat yeast infection. Boric acid can also be made into a sodium borate ointment to get rid of viral cold sores.
Boric acid can be attained
from hot springs and vapors. It is most commonly found, in the United
States, in brines from Searles Lake in California.
References:
www.the-piedpiper.co.uk/th13(b).htm
www.vita.cost.com
www.aclens.com
www.epestsupply.com
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