Boric Acid
Boric acid is a compound made up of boron, oxygen, and hydrogen that can be used to help treat yeast infections. Boric acid comes in powder or pill form and can be bought at health food stores. Yeast infections are caused by a fungus that lives on the skin but can also live in the body’s digestive system in those prone to them. Boric acid has antibacterial properties that kill off yeast and other fungus forms.
The powder form of boric acid is used for treating yeast infections on the skin. The active ingredient in boric acid is released when it comes into contact with moisture or water—so it’s first mixed with an equal part of sugar and then applied to yeast-infected areas like the vagina or penis. The sugar acts as a buffer between the active ingredient and your skin so that it won’t irritate you when you apply it.
Boric acid also comes in pill form, which you can take orally to treat yeast infections of the mouth, throat, and lungs. You should take boric acid pills twice daily for 14 days to kill off any existing yeasts before they cause an infection. Once you’ve cleared out any existing yeasts, you can take one pill twice a day for a few weeks to prevent any new infections from forming.
While boric acid does not have serious side effects when taken orally, it can cause minor stomach upset and diarrhea if taken in high doses or when consumed by people who are allergic to it.
