Hydrogen Peroxide as a Natural Remedy: Benefits and Precautions

Ear and Sinus Issues

Posted by Stan (Tijuana, Mexico) on 01/29/2007
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I used to have dripping sinus that incapacitated me because of making me sick every year. Then I started to use food grade hydrogen peroxide and within days i quit having the usual symptoms and have been pretty much free of this plague for 20 years. My friends have had the same experince..I use about 6 to 8 drops in large glass of water.

Broad Benefits

Posted by Nana (Oak Park, MI) on 12/10/2006
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At the first sign of a cold (scratchy throat) I use H2 3% by gargling. I use it straight from the bottle. I've never had the flu. (I'm 56) (I don't take flu shots.) If I do get a cold, (I haven't had one in 3 or 4 years), if I gargle with H202, the cold only last about 2-3 days. If it comes at all! I believe in it healing powers and told my sister to try it on her foot where she has a horn. Her Dr. doesn't know she using it, but is totally surprise that the horn is not growing like it should! She can now walk on that foot with out pain! The Dr still wants to do surgery on her foot, but I asked her to hold off for a while to see what will happen with her using the H2. It has cured colds, cleans the wax out of my ears. I tell my grandsons to use it for their pimples. I use it on the fungus on my toe nails. I didn't know about using it for plants. I will try that next! I love the stuff.

Earth Clinic Report

Posted by Bob. S. (USA) on 11/21/2020

It`s also the dilution of the 35%, Nobody in their right mind would drink a cap or glass full of undiluted 35% HP.

Nobody in their right mind would use the amount`s recommended by some publications I have read either then you will wing up in the RE. This works for me, including sleep, it knocks you out right away.

I take a 1/2 gallon jug, make a mix of lemon juice & real stevia extract then just add a cap or two of the 35% HP put it in the refrigerator & take a swig or a shot glass full as needed, don`t drive or go out, you will start to fall asleep shortly there after.

I do notice that I do get diarrhea for a day or two and may not be for 2-3 days after I use it, whats going on with this I don`t know just that it happens. I also noticed that Sodium Bicarbonate helps with Diarrhea if you occasionally get it, so including it might be a good idea for more then one reason.

Earth Clinic Report

Posted by Magnolia16 (Virginia) on 02/05/2017

There is a report from the Washington Post of the danger of swallowing the 35% hydrogen peroxide. They say it quickly releases a bubble of oxygen that can find its way into the blood vessels and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and lungs. It has been responsible for 294 emergencies from 2001-2011 including 5 deaths, 15 people being permanently disabled and 41 people suffering blockages from the gas bubble released in their systems. When an embolism does occur, the only treatment is to put the person in a hyperbaric chamber (like they do for divers) but that does not always work. It was published just a couple of days ago and is in the Virginian-Pilot today (2/5/17).

Earth Clinic Report

Posted by James (Florence, Or) on 05/01/2018

MMS is a better disinfectant than chlorine.

Ear and Sinus Issues

Posted by Joann (Hartford, Al) on 01/30/2012

Well, it was good to see a post that I made a long time ago. Yes, I do mean rubbing alcohol. I'm going to using the PH for an ear infection that just doesn't seem to want to clear up. Good luck all. I'm glad to see the site is re-visited by others who have used it and they leave new feedback.

Bad Breath

Posted by Nature Lover (Grand Rapids, MI) on 06/20/2006
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I had a problem of Bad breath for many years now. I had mints all over the place to make sure I had them all the time. I brushed my teeth after every meal and yet within an hour the bad breath was back. Then I came across Sharon's advice last week. Tried it and it WORKED!!! No bad breath from then on. Amazing! I rinsed my mouth in ordinary peroxide for about 2 minutes. Yes, my tongue was a bit sore. I rinsed after lunch and didn't have dinner-- I wasnt hungry, just so very happy. Next day my tongue was back to normal. Thank you very much, Sharon! It has changed my life. A question: Do you think it is okay to have a quick peroxide rinse everyday morning? Does it harm the teeth enamel in any way?

EC: Read more bad breath cures here.

Snoring

Posted by Robert (Lebanon, OH) on 06/15/2006
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I have been using Nasonex (a prescription nasal spray) for the past ten years or so based on the recommendation of a family doctor) to alleviate my snoring. After viewing a recent E-mail that listed the many benefits of 3% hydrogen peroxide, I filled an empty Nasonex pump and have given myself the H2O2 for the past 3 nights. My wife reports no snoring. Short test but promising?

EC: We wrote asking for further clarification. Bob responded back: "I converted a used (empty) Nasonex pump and used it for a single shot into each nostril. Don't be surprised if the user sneezes several times after each application."

Broad Benefits

Posted by Jean (Franklin, WI) on 06/11/2006
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I read a book about hydrogen peroxide, and started using it for cleaning out my mouth and brushing my teeth. Since the book said that it was harmless, I started swallowing it. I was using regular 3% from the drugstore. I swallowed probably 3-4 fairly large gulps a day for weeks (you do get used to the taste). Sometimes I'd put it in a glass of water and sip at it. My energy level definitely improved, as did my digestion and elimination.

Another time, I put on a white shirt and discovered it had blood stains on it from working out in the yard. The stains was really set since I had washed the shirt. Being too lazy to change shirts, I soaked the spot with straight hydrogen peroxide while still wearing the shirt. The stain was very set but getting a little lighter, so I kept soaking it over and over till the stain was pretty much gone. It seemed like the skin under this soaked shirt was getting softer and lighter. Now about ten days later, you can still see on my skin where the hydrogen peroxide had been soaking it. There's a line across my arm... on the one side my aging sun/weather damaged skin with age spots... on the other side lighter, more supple, soft skin (almost like a baby's skin), with the age spots definitely lighter in color too.

I was reading on here about taking a bath with hydrogen peroxide and it seemed like kind of a good idea in view of the above experience, so I gave that a shot. About 5 hours later now, I feel just generally a little healthier, and the skin on my face feels very soft and is not getting oily as it usually does. I will definitely be doing this several times a week from now on. I used 8 oz of regular 3% from the drugstore in the bath.

Cracked Skin

Posted by Doug (Baton Rouge) on 05/25/2006
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3% Hydrogen Peroxide cured very dry cracking skin on top of big toe, which I had for years.

Ear and Sinus Issues

Posted by Linda (Miramichi N.B. Canada) on 05/21/2006
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I had a severe chest infection and plugged left ear. After 2 rounds of antibiotics I got better but was left with dizziness and deafness and a ticking noise in left ear. I had lost 50% hearing. That was 2 years ago. I started using h202 in both ears about 1 year ago and noticed right away it cured the ticking and in time no more dizziness. I noticed about 2 months ago. I can hear perfectly in both ears. I am a great beleiver in hydrogen peroxide.Also my husband and I don't get sick much anymore.Thanks for the great site. linda c. canada

Colds and Flu

Posted by Devonia (Benld, IL) on 03/26/2006
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I have been using the h2o2 drops in my ears for 2 years now. Since that time I have been cold and flu free. I used to get them 2x a year plus terrible sinus infections. What a relief! I share it with everyone, even total strangers in stores if I see they have a cold.

Dental Care

Posted by Roxy (Kingston TN) on 01/06/2006
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I use Hydrogen Peroxide when flossing my teeth. Mix the HP 50:50 with warm water and close your mouth tightly while you are flossing. I used the reach flossing thing and it worked really good. Just try it. HP is as good if not better and cheaper than name brand mouth wash. It helps with gum disease.

Colds and Flu

Posted by Brian (Florida)
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I have found that peroxide in the ear can stop a cold even after it starts. I lucked up when doing this method, I didn't know about these home remedies then, I was just off from work because I was sick and decided to clean out my ears because I had extra time. Gargling might help to break up irritation and mucus in the throat. I say this because my ears nose and mouth don't seem to be as closed off from on another as the average person. After adding peroxide in my ears, I immediately tasted it in my mouth (really in the back of my throat). It felt like I needed to belch, and when I did, all the stuff in my throat came up. It was weird for me but it does seem to break up and stop symptoms of colds.

Colds and Flu

Posted by Donna (Aspen, CO)
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I gargled with a capful of hydrogen peroxide mixed into 1/4 cup of water and also swished it around my mouth and the next morning my cold was gone.

Colds and Flu

Posted by Deirdre (Los Angeles)
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Yes, it works! I felt the usual symptoms of a cold last week - low energy, swollen lymphs, etc. and promptly added hydrogen peroxide to each ear for about a minute. I felt better immediately and never got the cold.

Colds and Flu

Posted by Ted (Thailand)

I have never ever recommended the use of Hydrogen peroxide in the ears. Yes H2O2 works very well, but not by the ear. It works best when taken internally. Especially when you also add a small amount of vinegar. (It becomes peracetic acid, which is great medicine against SARS - sars don't like acid). For me the most efficient way to get H2O2 into my system without doing dubious things such as IV is to slosh or spray 3% H2O2 on my arms, legs, feet, hands, neck, chest and back. It is much more efficient than putting them in your ears. Of course if you want to get rid of ear wax using H2O2 this is o.k. but not as a cold prevention. A cold prevention or viral outbreak would have been much more effective to use it via mouth wash and putting on skin. Simple reason: your body's skin have the largest areas for H2O2 absorption. H2O2 gets absorbed through the skin quite more efficiently than the intestinal tract, but intestinal tract is also important to take some H2O2 to clear up the pathogens. By the way, viruses also get absorbed through the skin this way to by actions of Langerhan's cells, which unfortunately goes directly to the lymph system and destroys your immune system just the same. To prevent tricky viruses, use H2O2 frequently on the skin. It prevents such from destroying your most prized possession of your body necessary to maintain health your immune system. My favorite way to rid of pathogens, at least no. 1 is to slosh my mouth (after brushing teeth WITHOUT fluoride) using 3% H2O2. I now do this every day. Foams just come shooting out, just to show you how much bacteria I have. I will not recommend anyone doing 3% just start with 0.5-1% H2O2 and once you get use to it you can work yourself up as best as you see fit. A majority of people are much more sensitive than me therefore please lean on the safe side. I am not totally successful in killing of pathogens with a clear rate of success, but H2O2 is the best I have seen so far.

Ulcers

Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 07/30/2016

D Tob, STOP!!! If it hurts, it's not for you, or at least not at these dosages!! If in the future you might want to try it again, stay at ONE drop a few days, if no pain, go to two drops for a few days etc. NOT EVERYONE can do the "protocol" as is. We are all different.

Also, after a few days of rest from any treatment, you might want to try any other Ulcers treatment. But start SLOW AND LOW!

Ulcers

Posted by Timh (Ky) on 07/30/2016 2042 posts

It is very important to be properly alkalized prior to H2O2 remedies.

To heal stomach ulcers, you may also consider acid reducing otc meds like Zantac, Tagamet, among others, in combination with 1-2 grms of Chlorella.

Circulation

Posted by David (Springfield, Mo)
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Alright, so I read about H2O2 therapy and decided to get some 35% food grade HP for general detox. My wife agreed to try it as well. Not one for small starts, I gave her and myself the full 25 drops diluted in water on an empty stomach. Very unpleasant for me, but much worse for her. She threw up after about 20 minutes and said it was the worst vomiting episode she had ever experienced. She then when back to bed and slept the rest of morning and was wiped out most of the day. Next day, I get her to take 5 drops in water and that proves stable for her. Again 5 drops 2x more that day. Day three, while we are out for breakfast she tells me that her feet are so hot they are tingling and are purple. Now I must explain why this is significant. My wife has suffered from very poor circulation since early teen years. This has presented in ice cold hand and feet at rest, even in summer. Winter nights will find her under many layers of bedding, with sweats, space heater running and sometimes a sock cap. Near the point of comedy, if it were not so miserable for her. I have tried her on cayenne and L-Arginine, which helped some, but was not a cure.

So three days after taking H2O2 for the first time, she found herself with hands and feet that were burning up and purplish red from some new found circulation. This condition proved painful and she started holding her hands under cold water occasionally and only wearing flip-flops as shoes were unbearable. This overheated condtion lasted around three weeks and then subsided. Now another three weeks have passed and her circulation appears to be very normal. She is now wearing light bed clothing and will kick the covers off in the night, which is very different. She says that her circulation problems appear to be over. She is no longer taking the peroxide as it was just too upsetting on her stomach overall.

A sidenote, she has had significant constipation issues her whole life, and the weeks she was taking the HP, she became very regular, sometime having a BM 3x per day. Now that she has stopped the HP, she has started to become irregular again. Time will tell if the HP has cured her circulation issues, especially this winter. Will try to follow up this winter regarding. For me, it has been good. I have no major health issues, just overweight, which has a cure, but it is not HP unfortunately. (smile) I was extremely tired after taking HP the first few day and slept a lot. Now I am taking 25 drops once every other day. It is quite an energy booster and my allergies have been down significantly. Very impressed, and will continue to use it. Ted's comment that lecithin caps will ease the nausea has worked well for me, and I may get some benefit from the lecithin on weight loss as well.

Warnings

Posted by Robert (Ontario) on 03/16/2023

You did just about everything.....wrong. Do your research (Reading) and learn the proper, safe applications. To your good health.

Warnings

Posted by Alma (Baja California) on 06/02/2022

Hi, do you know if, with the spray method, you have to wait 3 hours after eating?

I've only done it as if I was ingesting it. And everything good, but had that question to see if I can mix the methods.

Thanks.

Warnings

Posted by Airzone (Hernando, Mississippi) on 10/15/2012

I have been to Doctors fore years with no good results. Hydrogen Peroxide food grade is strong anything can kill you if too much is used even FDA Drugs not to mention the side effects! Sure doctors don't want to lose Money, Myself I am not afraid to try things that does truly works when tring somthing you first have to take Baby steps to see what fits good luck to all and good health. I put full strength on my shins and add a little soap it at first it burned a little, now I can get it on my fingers it does not bother me any more guess I am immune to 35% H/P. Have Faith!

Warnings

Posted by Grace (Pdx) on 03/10/2016

My ND told me it is fine for me take food grade 3%hydrogen peroxide, and I can work my way to more drops. Start with one. For those of you who are concerned with safety, or are uncertain if it has stabilizers, then seriously consider other oxygen like cell food, liquid oxygen, or oxy blast, do your research. I would go with similar product that is specifically made for humans.

Warnings

Posted by Glyn (Queensland) on 08/15/2020

Can you show me the data and the testing done that shows hydrogen peroxide kills beneficial bacteria?

Checking for Stabilizers in H2O2

Posted by Sweeta (Austin, Tx) on 12/29/2011

I got some info about using hydrogen peroxide internally as a douche, however I did not research and for two days have been using a non measured dose of hp (the kind that was a dollar at the pharmacy) with distilled water. What is the damage that could be done?

Checking for Stabilizers in H2O2

Posted by Braveheart (Vancouver, Bc) on 05/28/2013

I used regular store hydrogen peroxide as a douche for a couple of nights when I had an infection and it was fine. Got rid of my infection. The only other think was to also put up vit. C 500mg not the chewable flavoured kind to restore the acidity and then a tablet of acidophilis to restore good bacteria. Gets rid of many vaginosis/yeast/stinky issues. I only did it about 3 times over a 2 year period but way better than taking antibiotics. Never tested for stabalizers or anything. I was fine. If you're bleeding and it is not your period time then you may have other issues, in my opinion, and you should go see your Dr. or try some nice soothing natural oils like conconut oil or olive oil up there to sooth the tissues.

Checking for Stabilizers in H2O2

Posted by Tiffany (Georgia) on 02/11/2015

To the person that says 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide has to be ordered online, you can shop your local health food stores for it....I manage an Herb Shop and we sell it!

Checking for Stabilizers in H2O2

Posted by Brandey (Panama City, Florida) on 03/14/2015

How close can the three a day doses be? Due to eating, I can take the 2nd and 3rd dose within 2 or 3 hours of each other in order to eat and sleep for my work schedule; Anyone?

H2O2 Side Effects

Posted by jake (chicago) on 02/20/2023

Thanks, Art for that contrary report on inhalation of hydrogen peroxide. Although I feel the hp inhaling I've been doing for about 2 weeks now, seems helping me - contributing I think to my starting to jog again, since at least the past 2 years, I think it prudent to not make errors of commission and will take my chances with other remedies without proven side effects, however slight.

Colds and Flu

Posted by Wendi T. (Carrollton ) on 01/12/2022

How much of the hydrogen peroxide a day? And for how long or is it every day

Colds and Flu

Posted by Leah (Manvel, TX) on 05/12/2022

Maybe you could've said, "thank you from the bottom of my feet ". Thank you for sharing this awesome remedy!

How Peroxide Works

Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 11/19/2020 533 posts

Hey again Joe!!

I have plantar warts that I experiment on but it just occurred to me that my mother had the same and we both cut them down with razor blades, basically our whole lives, but she would cut into them, like with a cone shape, I didn't, but I remember her saying that her feet never felt better than when she cut too deep and hit a blood vessel but, given the info on the page you shared, it makes perfect sense, doesn't it? Because nicking a blood vessel would trigger the hydrogen peroxide response! She didn't do it on purpose but when she did it accidentally, she always got a much better effect.

Anyway, I've been experimenting on mine for years and I can get rid of them but I don't. I let them come back so I can experiment on them - anyway, I sprayed 3% hydrogen peroxide on a gauze pad and held it on there a few minutes and soaked a q-tip and wet it down real good before I put my sock and shoe back on and forgot about it. Until today and it's smaller AND softer. So I reapplied and will see what happens but the information you've shared pretty much changes everything - at least, for ME, in my quest to make it all as simple as possible by experimenting. It's like getting a brand new toy!! So, thanks again, Joe!! AND Earth Clinic, of COURSE!! Here, you gave me this awesome surprise present and I didn't get you ANYthing!! ROFL!!
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How Peroxide Works

Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 11/20/2020 533 posts

Update on hydrogen peroxide I put on my plantar warts on left foot, two days in a row and this is my third day.

I just soaked a pad and put it on the warts for probably not even 2 minutes, day before yesterday, yesterday and just now but it's almost gone already!

I'm getting too old for this particular experiment and my daughter's becoming concerned about being unsteady on my feet so I'm going to try one more thing - aspirin first, on my other foot, aspirin paste first then the peroxide to see what happens but then I'm just going to finish them off.

It also occurs to me that the peroxide's effectiveness with the inhalation method may be for the same reason. As in, the lungs aren't bleeding which is what triggers production of the hydrogen peroxide that tells the brain to send help and, so, if you inhale it, it's there and, theoretically, that would trigger the brain to send help despite the absence of an injury and actually tackle the issue, whatever it might be. Pure speculation, obviously, but it sure makes me wonder...

Broad Benefits

Posted by Rachel (Ga) on 04/25/2022

To the person with teeth problems, I used a great grade of clove oil on mine and had no trouble for several months now.

Broad Benefits

Posted by Jan-Willem (Canada ) on 05/24/2024

You're using too much peroxide. Stop it for a while so your mouth can heal.

Dilution

Posted by Alan (Hebden Bridge ) on 10/25/2017
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H2O2 safety :

It has to be food grade H2O2. The bottle I bought is 12%, this has to be diluted down to a maximum of 3% . I am starting with 6 drops of the 12%, 3 times daily in half a pint of water, this is way under 3%, 3% is for mouthwash and external use .. I hope no one ever puts 12% H2O2 in their ear undiluted.

H2O2 Side Effects

Posted by Timh (Ky) on 05/26/2015 2042 posts

C: Yes, there are some conditions that can be aggravated by H2O2 therapy.

First up on beginning H2O2 is making sure the body is properly alkalized. Acidic conditions cause hypoxia and visa-versa, so always be sure to properly alkalize.

Here a list come-to-mind of conditions that have the potential for bad reaction (hydroxyl radicals etc): Heavy Metals are not removed or detoxed by Hydrogen Peroxide and can produce toxic free radicals if coming into contact, so always do proper H.M. cleanses prior to Oxygen therapy.

Another condition would be a fairly common one of Aldehyde poisoning as a byproduct of candida or fungal infections. I don't have a degree in biochemistry but this combination looks not good. Another but somewhat rare condition is Mallonic Acid poisoning as a byproduct of tapeworm disease, could be reactive to H2O2.

It seems plausible that H2O2 therapy could be used in small amounts long-term, otherwise it would be indicated in increasing amounts (up to 25 drops 3% 2x per day) in acute cases like infections or cancer.

There are also other products that provide additional oxygen delivery like MMS and CellFood. Ozone is superior to H2O2 in many respects but has several shortcomings like instability and difficult administration. Also, adding alkaline rich Sodium Chlorite drops to a beverage naturally increases oxygen within the body.

Immune Support, Multiple Symptoms

Posted by Jim (Frostburg) on 07/09/2016

Not to disagree in any way with Linda's posting about her own rare diagnosis, I'll just mention that, for so many others out there with swollen lymph nodes, this is a common effect of having a food allergy. As possible remedy, try dropping wheat from your diet for a week. If no change, the next week try dropping dairy.

Immune Support, Multiple Symptoms

Posted by Tracie (Mi) on 03/01/2018

Hello,

Ingesting the h2o2 breaks down some of the radicals in it. Try 1% in vaporizing at night and keep inhaling it with a fine mist nebulizer. This may have a better effect for you than ingesting it. Detox in a bath with h2o2 in it. It will absorb through your skin.

You can also do a regimen of drops a couple of times a day in your ears.

Immune Support, Multiple Symptoms

Posted by Tara (Eustis, FL) on 05/26/2022

Taking 1000mg of Vitamin C daily has helped people overcome those side effects. Also putting your drops in high concentrated Aloe Vera water and drinking it help your body better absorb the oxygen.