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How to Make Boron Drops: A Simple DIY Guide

| Modified on Dec 14, 2024
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Boron is a trace mineral that is crucial in bone health, hormone regulation, and inflammation reduction. While boron supplements are available, making your own boron drops at home is a simple and cost-effective alternative. Here's a straightforward guide based on user experiences to help you create boron drops using borax.

Understanding the Basics

Boron is typically derived from borax, a mineral that contains about 11.3% boron by weight. The goal is to create a boron solution where each drop delivers a specific dose of boron, making it easy to manage daily intake.

Materials You'll Need

  • Borax (Sodium Borate)
  • Distilled Water
  • A Digital Scale (for accurate measurement)
  • A 100 ml Dropper Bottle
  • Measuring Spoon

Step 1: Calculating the Borax to Boron Conversion

To make boron drops, it's essential to understand the conversion between borax and boron. Here's a simplified calculation:

  • 30 mg of Borax contains 3 mg of Boron.
  • 1 ml of water is approximately 20 drops, so a 100 ml solution will have 2000 drops.

Step 2: Preparing the Boron Solution

Method 1: For a 6 mg Boron Dose Per Drop

  1. Weigh the Borax: Measure out 12 grams of borax using a digital scale. This amount contains approximately 1.2 grams of boron.

  2. Dissolve the Borax: Add the 12 grams of borax to 100 ml of distilled water. Stir until fully dissolved. If the borax doesn't dissolve completely, you can add another 100 ml of water and use 2 drops for a 6 mg dose of boron.

  3. Store the Solution: Pour the solution into a 100 ml dropper bottle. Each drop now contains approximately 6 mg of boron.

Method 2: For a 3 mg Boron Dose Per 10 Drops

  1. Weigh the Borax: Measure out 6 grams of borax. This contains approximately 0.6 grams of boron.

  2. Dissolve the Borax: Add the 6 grams of borax to 100 ml of distilled water. Stir until fully dissolved.

  3. Store the Solution: Pour the solution into a 100 ml dropper bottle. Each 10 drops will provide approximately 3 mg of boron. This solution offers 200 doses of 3 mg boron.

Step 3: Dosing and Usage

  • For 6 mg of Boron Daily: Use 1 drop from Method 1 or 10 drops from Method 2 in a glass of water.
  • For 3 mg of Boron Daily: Use 10 drops from Method 2 in a glass of water.

Additional Tips

  • Storage: Store your boron drops in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
  • Safety: Always ensure you follow the correct dosage guidelines, as excessive boron intake can be harmful. Consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns.

Conclusion

Making your own boron drops is an easy and practical way to ensure you're getting the right amount of this essential mineral. Whether you choose the 6 mg per drop or the 3 mg per 10 drops method, this guide provides you with all the information you need to create an effective and safe boron solution at home.

The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Posted by hands and wrists (Joshua Tree, CA) on 05/07/2022
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1 ml = 20 drops, so 100 ml = 2000 drops.

For 1 drop to equal 6 mg of Boron, 2000 drops must have 12000 mg of Boron or 1.2g. But Borax is not pure Boron. 25 to 30 mg of Borax contains 3 mg of Boron.

To make the calculation simpler I will choose 30 mg. That means 1 mg of Boron is contained in 10 mg of Borax. We need 1.2 g of Boron, which is in 12 g of Borax. You need 12g of Borax per 100 ml of water. I'm not sure that much Borax will dissolve in that much water. If not, add another 100 ml of water. Then you will have to use 2 drops to get your 6 mg of Boron.

Replied by Roelof
(Amanzimtoti, KZN)
08/16/2022
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I love your idea of Boron drops in a dropper.
Awesome.

I've been running the numbers different though.

If 1 ml = 20 Drops
That means there are 2000 drops in a 100ml bottle
So at 1 drop per dose that = 2000 DOSES

If
30mg Borax (0.03g) = 3mg Boron (0.003g)

That would mean you need 60grams Borax dissolved in 100 ml water to provide 2000 doses of 3mg Boron.

So to get around the problem is simple

Aim for 10 drops for each 3mg Boron dose.
2000 drops ÷ 10 = 200 doses of 3mg Boron

200 × 0.03(Borax in gram) = 6 grams Borax
Needs to be dissolved in 100ml water
Now that is very doable.

So if you want 3mg Boron a day.. just drop 10 drops in a glass of water.

That's a 200 day ( 3mg/day) supply
Or
100 day (6mg/day) supply

Yes a 5ml teaspoon takes 5ml/5gram water.
Keep in mind that
Water 1 cubic meter = 1000kg
Borax 1 cubic meter = 1730kg
(Thats 42.19 % more than water)
So if 5ml teaspoon takes 5grams water
A 5 ml teaspoon(not rounded) would take 7.10 grams of Borax

I won't stress the extra bit too much..as I've seen info that we could basically take one or two teaspoons a day without side effects.

But once again AWESOME IDEA for the dropper..would make life sooo much easier.



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