The Dangers of Boric Acid for Treating Yeast Infection
When I was initially researching information for yeast infection cures, I came across a number of sites recommending boric acid as a cure for vaginal yeast infection. I do not recommend this treatment.
In his book “Handbook of Poisoning”, Dr. Robert H. Dreisbach had this to say about boric acid:
“Because deaths occur frequently following the improper use of boric acid powder or solution, and because this substance has no therapeutic function which cannot be served equally well by less toxic preparation, it should be removed from the home and hospital.”
Dr.Siegal and Dr. Watson, in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” also warn against the using of boric acid.
“Although boric acid was widely used therapeutically in the past and resulted in significant toxicity, the past few years have seen a decline in its usage. Ninety-nine per cent boric acid powder is now being used as a household pesticide. Physicians therefore should be aware of the potential for boric acid toxicity.”
The following came from a web site called, Safety Source for Pest Management.
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“However, while boric acid has become one of the chemicals of choice for many urban pest control programs, it can be toxic. EPA considers boric acid as a moderately acutely toxic due to acute effects including oral and dermal toxicity, and eye and skin irritation. EPA’s reregistration document states that a subchronic borax feeding study using dogs resulted in blood and metabolism disorders as well as effects to the testes, endocrine system, brain weight, and size ratios among various organs and glands. In chronic oncogenicity studies using mice, rats and beagle dogs, boric acid and borax were found not to be carcinogenic; however, testicular effects and decreases in body weight resulted at high dose levels. EPA has classified boric acid as a “Group E” carcinogen, indicating that it shows “evidence of noncarcinogenicity” for humans. In reproductive and developmental toxicity studies using rats, mice and rabbits, maternal liver and kidney effects and decreased weight gain as well as decreased fetal body weights were observed. In two studies, at the highest dose levels, no litters were produced. Prenatal mortality occurred at the highest dose levels in the rabbit study. Boric acid does not cause mutagenicity (U.S. EPA 1993).”
Seems to make a relatively safe pesticide, you don’t really want to put that in your body, do you? As a treatment for yeast infection, boric acid is simply not safe.
The fact that it may be widely recommended on the internet, doesn’t mean it’s worth risking yourself over. Please ignore boric acid recommendations and pay attention to our warnings. If you need further guidance check with your health care professional or Click Here Now for more information and advice if you think you have a yeast infection.
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Boric Acid For Yeast Infection
