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Boron compounds like borax were frequently used in Middle Eastern medicine to treat oral health issues such as toothaches, gum infections, and mouth sores. Borax- based mouth rinses were commonly prescribed to cleanse the mouth and alleviate pain.
Antiseptic Recipe
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon borax or boric acid
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 quart hot water
3 or more drops cinnamon oil
3 or more drops peppermint oil
Dissolve the borax in very hot water. When it has cooled, add the other ingredients and bottle