Acetic-Boric Rince

(by John Kender)

Here is the acetic-boric rinse formula.

1) WARNING! Check with your doctor first! These are my experiences only, and
are not medical advice. Boric acid can be dangerous; read the label for
precautions. Don't use it if you have broken skin or may be pregnant.

2) To make it, I put 2 oz. of water in a cup, and add 1/2 teaspoon boric acid.
The boric acid dissolves after being zapped in the microwave enough so that
the water boils. I let it cool, then add 2 oz. of vinegar. Apple cider
vinegar has a better smell than white vinegar, and rice vinegar probably has
the least smell of all. This makes me 4 oz. of a 2% acetic acid plus 2% boric
acid solution. I would increase or decrease quantities proportionately as
needed to make more or less of it, but it does not appear that exact ratios
are critical.

3) I apply it only to unbroken skin. (Although this does not apply to me, I
won't use it at all if I thought I was pregnant.) I let it sit for about five
minutes, then I usually rinse it off.

4) I do this once a day for a week, then stop; I found that sufficient. Based
on its supposed action, I would guess if there was going to be any effect, it
should be evident by then, and it should continue for some days thereafter.

5) If you find the rinse useful and your doctor has approved, check again with
your doctor to determine how often it would be safe for you to use it.

6) Again, WARNING! Check with your doctor first! These are my experiences
only, and are not medical advice. Boric acid can be dangerous; read the label
for precautions. Don't use it if you have broken skin or may be pregnant.