You may already know that boric acid is used in indoor pesticides (goodbye bugs!)
and household cleaners, via theNational Pesticide Information Center.
Note that it is not the same as Borax, or sodium borate.
Given these uses, boric acid sounds like a pretty potent chemical.
This is because the acid has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, perPubChem.
Curious to know just what exactly this useful acid is capable of?
Let’s take a look.
Boric acid is a key ingredient in eye wash as well.
It can help cleanse and soothe mildly irritated eyes and even ward off infection, perVerywell Health.
It may also help treat athlete’s foot, a 2017studyinBiological Trace Element Researchfound.
Plus, it can even treat cold sores (viaPubChem).
