Baking Soda: Properties And Uses

A mouthwash with baking soda can be very effective in eliminating bacteria and healing small wounds in the mouth area. Baking soda is also recommended for tooth enamel.

Baking soda is used in a variety of recipes in the kitchen, but it is also very useful for other household uses and can also be beneficial for health.

Today’s article is about the benefits of this white powder and various  health uses. This product, which almost everyone has at home, has a wide range of uses.

What does baking soda do?

One of the most important properties of baking soda is that it can neutralize acid. It can be used to regulate gastric acid in the human body, so  it is a natural antacid.

Scientists also often use this agent in their laboratories to neutralize acids.

Cleaning and disinfection

You can also use baking soda to disinfect and remove bad odors. Mixed with water, it can be used to clean floors or the bathroom, for example, and remove resistant stains.

The white powder is also ideal for cleaning household appliances and washing dishes.

Applications for health

• This home remedy is very commonly used as an antacid  to relieve indigestion and other stomach ailments.
• It can also be used to treat kidney stones from uric acid, acidosis and, in emergencies, blisters and burns.
• In combination with hydrogen peroxide (in equal parts), the white powder can also be used  to soften skin spots caused by aging.

• This home remedy will also help relieve itching and pain from hives, stings, or bites.
• The versatile home remedy can also help with various complaints in the mouth area. The acid in the mouth produced by bacteria attacks tooth enamel and teeth. If you clean your teeth with baking soda several times a day, you can protect the tooth enamel.
• In the case of diaper rash , you can add a pinch of the powder to the bath water to relieve skin irritation and provide quick relief.
• Relief of the symptoms of urinary tract infections:  A mixture of baking soda and water can relieve the feeling of burning when urinating, as it regulates the acid balance.

As you can see, it is very beneficial to always have baking soda on hand, as this natural home remedy can be used in a variety of ways and has almost no side effects.

Did you know all of these uses? If you know more options, you can share them with us.

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