6 Uses for Baking Soda As a Kitchen Medicine 1. Isotonic Drink Make this mixture for rehydration, for example after diarrhoea or endurance sports. The baking soda delays the lactic acid, which is the body’s waste product of tired muscles from physical effort. In a large cup mix 1 tablespoon of castor sugar (dissolves better), 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda. Add to the mixture 1/4 glass of water, mix and top up with lemonade. Experiment the dosage according to your personal preference. 2. Tooth Powder This tooth powder is good for routine oral hygiene, refreshing breath and whiten teeth. Mix equal parts of sea salt and baking soda and store in a jar. When you want to use it apply a small amount into your hand and dip a damp toothbrush into it. Brush your teeth as usual. Click also to see another great recipe for tooth powder here. 3. Baking Soda Bath This bath is good for itchy skin, chickenpox blisters, shingles, sunburn and rashes. Put 1/2 cup of baking soda in the bath. The alkalinity of baking soda in tepid bath helps to sooth these skin irritations. 4. Bath Bombs These are good for itchy skin. Mix in a bowl 500g baking soda, 250g citric acid and few drops of essential oil of your choice. Add water just enough to make it hold together. Shape into a ball or press into a mould. Leave to dry before using it. If you are interested to learn more about essential oils you can find useful information in my book Magical Aromatherapy. This book will help you to discover the power of essential oils and the most effective ways to use them. 5. Deodorant Baking soda kills the bacteria that cause body odours, so it can be effectively used to your underarm or foot. Place about a teaspoonful of baking soda in your hand, and add enough water to make a soft paste. Then rub on your underarm. For another homemade natural deodorant recipe with lavender and rose click here. 6. Baking Soda Paste This application is good for chickenpox blisters, shingles, blisters, rashes and insect bites. It’s also good to neutralise the venom of bee stings.Mix a little bit of baking soda with enough water to make a paste. Apply to chickenpox, shingles, blisters or rashes. Repeat as needed to relieve pain and itching. So don’t just use your baking soda in an open box in the fridge to absorb the odours. It is also a valuable medicine in your kitchen
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