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Australia
Posted by Thera (Crookwell, Australia ) on 07/12/2023
Borax for weight loss and alkanising:
Can you take the powdered for that's on the supermarket shelves that you would ordinarily use for cleaning
Australia
Posted by Helen (Australia ) on 03/22/2022
How did you find the bare essentials Robert?
Australia
Posted by Art (California) on 03/11/2022 2325 posts
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Posted by PatD (Clifton, Qld) on 03/11/2022
Can any brand of Borax be used?
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Posted by Art (California) on 12/24/2021 2325 posts
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Posted by Lil (Melbourne) on 12/24/2021
Do you know if you can still get them from waste management firm you're referring to? Do you know the company name specifically?
Australia
Posted by Teena (Victoria) on 08/12/2021 233 posts
Blants is a godsend for their true health products, I feel very secure using their borax salts internally, and their Epsom salts are food grade too.
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Posted by Art (California) on 08/12/2021 2325 posts
Hi Garth,
The product you linked to is "Sodium Borate" and sodium borate is another name for Borax. Good luck with whatever you are using it for!
Art
Australia
Posted by Garth (Queensland) on 08/12/2021
Hi, I have just ordered
Natural Pure Borax 900g – Blants from www.blants.com.au
Is this the one I can take for Osteoarthritis by mixing with water (1 teaspoon Borax powder per litre of water as a solution and then a teaspoon or two per day in a drink). It says its Pure so I think 100% Borax without any other ingredients? Still a bit nervous on taking this internally...
Australia
Posted by Maz (Australia) on 10/27/2020
★★★★★
Borax can be bought at Bunnings.
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Posted by Just Mum (Sydney) on 10/25/2020
★★★★★
Blants sells a good quality Borax.
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Posted by Teena (Melbourne, Australia) on 01/01/2018 233 posts
Hi I have used internally the Harper's borax, found at coles and iga. Have to look very hard in the laundry aisle. I now buy from blants online in bulk, also their food grade Epsom salts and Himalayan salt and msm. Like many of you, I realised I should probably bulk up before the benefits are recognised mainstream and we will not be able to purchase. For ordering 40 kg interstate the delivery cost was very reasonable.
Australia
Posted by Old Ned (Oz) on 12/30/2017
I bought some Glitz Green fro Bunnings today (New Years Eve 2017) and the staff wanted to know what I was going to use it for. Mmmmm. Maybe it is time to stock up. I'd like to be able to get 20 Mules from U.S.A, or something from Turkey. China has a very bad reputation with exported things.
Hope this helps.
Australia
Posted by Michele (Australia Nsw) on 09/24/2017
I just noticed that Aldi have borax on special wednesday 27 september 2017
1kg for $4.99 not sure of ingredients
says limited stock
https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-wed-27-september/wednesday-detail-wk39/ps/p/borax-1kg/
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Posted by Sandra (Brisbane) on 08/23/2017
visit: australiawastemanagement.com.au
They sell borax and boric acid that has same uses
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Posted by Frances (Cabarlah, Qld.) on 06/27/2017
Most IGA's in Qld. have Harper's Powdered Borax, $5.50 for 500g. White round plastic container with red lid. I've bought in bulk from Blant's in NSW and is much cheaper even with delivery fee. I use it in bath as well as in Ted's remedy.
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Posted by Paldrin (Australia) on 06/26/2017
I also today looked for Borax in Bunnings, 1kg for nearly $10 now named GlitzGreen. It had similar info on it to the Bare Essentials. Both are made in China and could be through same distributor in Oz ie both say Pascoes in WA...Due to pollution issues and less regulation in China I do hope it is pure... Think I would prefer the stuff from Turkey?
As I have heard more about the BE brand I think I will use that orally anyway. Keep the GG brand for bath. Or look at Blants online. Sorta feel like I should stock up on it as they seem to regularly clamp down on it somehow.
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Posted by Paldrin (Australia) on 06/25/2017
Hi Everyone, thanks for the info on here.
I have been looking for Borax in Oz lately. Dr Klinghardt advised in his seminar in Sydney recently to dip your pinky finger in Borax each day and eat it (something he says an aussie naturopath got him onto). He also said to put in your laundry if you want to absorb through the skin. He said Boron supplements are not as good.
The lady at Woolworths checked on their system and said they are not carrying it at the moment (she said they had been before). I found it at Coles in laundry section hiding at the back of the shelf, the packer in the isle was asking me why so many people had been asking for it!
So the Coles one is the Bare Essentials brand. Hard to get it open! Says it comes from China so I hope that is ok. It says nothing about anything added or level of purity. But does not seems to have perfumes etc.
I had otherwise heard the Blant's website is a good place to go.
I have heard in Europe it is extremely difficult to get, bigpharma/ EU has got it shut down.
Best wishes.
Australia
Posted by Bob (Australia) on 06/07/2017
you can buy it at coles 500gm for 350
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Posted by Steven (Byford Perth Australia) on 04/15/2017
Bunnings has a brand of borax and the datasheet and information on its seems to inidcate it to be ok. Its called glitz green borax, anyone used that yet?
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Posted by Emma (Brisbane, Queensland) on 03/25/2017
Which IGA store was that, Lily?
I can`t seem to find borax anywhere?
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Posted by Lyn Smith (Nsw. Australia) on 01/29/2017
Bunnings now have Borax. 1 kg -$5.50
Australia
Posted by Frances (Cabarlah, Qld.) on 06/19/2016
Cher, Harper's powdered Borax is available at IGA (at least in Qld.) about $5 for 500g. I now buy it in bulk from Blants Wellbeing and Lifestyle, Earlwood, NSW. I take it according to Ted's protocol, 1/8th tsp. in a litre of water, 4 days a week. I believe there are two deposit sources in the world, one in China and one in Turkey. Hope this helps.
Australia
Posted by Cher (Gold Coast, Queensland) on 06/18/2016
I'm wondering if the labeled Borax available here in Australia as a multi-purpose cleaner, stain remover & deodoriser is safe to ingest? It is made by "Bare Essentials", developed with "shannon lush" and marketed by Pascoe's, 13 Casino St, Welshpool, Western Australia 6106 - www.pascoes.com.au.
The label states it contains 990g/kg Borax and comes in a 500g container.
Is there anyone living in Australia, who has posted on this website that knows of, or has used, this particular product internally.
I would be most grateful for any responses.
Thanks, Cher
Australia
Posted by Frances (Cabarlah, Qld.) on 12/07/2015
Hi, You can buy Harper's powdered borax at IGA; I did until I discovered I could get a 20kg. bag from Blants wellbeing and lifestyle, much cheaper even with freight. They are closed over Christmas New Year.
Australia
Posted by Ros (Adelaide, Australia) on 03/22/2015
In Australia, we have packages of borax in the clothes washing aisle. Not a large selection. Don't get the scented one.
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Posted by Suseeq (Sydney, Australia) on 04/03/2014
Emanuel , try IGA that's where I bought mine
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Posted by Emanuel (Melbourne, AU) on 04/03/2014
Hi guys, I search to find good quality Borax which is safe to take. I find only Glitz Green by Bunnings Melbourne from Pascoes 100% made in china. I don't trust this Product... Have you a tip where can I find borax in Melbourne. Kind regards emanuel
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Posted by Merrin From Mundaring (Western Australia ) on 03/20/2014
Bare Essentials Borax 500g is available from Coles supermarkets in Australia. You'll find it in the cleaning aisle. I add a tiny bit to a drink every now and then.
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Posted by Jolole (Tasmania, Australia) on 01/28/2014
I bought Borax today at Bunnings in the cleaning section. Borax hasn't been available for number of years but it might enjoy a comeback. According to the label it is imported from china, contains 100% borax and has no further additives.
Australia
Posted by Ashok (Melbourne) on 01/27/2014
Hi I bought it from coles in the clean aisle!
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Posted by Anon (Victoria, Australia) on 12/16/2013
Borax / pure from Turkey can be purchased on ebay australia, good price, fast delivery
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Posted by Stacy (Victoria Australia) on 07/26/2013
Hi... Great website.... I was hoping you coud tell me where to buy borax in australia... Many thanks, Stacy
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Posted by Eddy (Perth, Western Australia) on 12/14/2012
I think Borax has been removed (banned?) from normal retails sales in Australia.
I was able to get a 25kg bag from an agricultural supplier ('Landmark') as it is used on farms for various purposes including as a fertilizer supplement. When they asked me what I used it for I just said to control ants (it clogs their digestive system and kills them very effectively).
They gave me an MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheet) which was very informative and I paid $28 for the bag.
No probs. The product was "Actibor 11", and it is over 99.9% pure borax decahydrate (11% Boron). There is also "Actibor 15" which is the Pentahydrate version (15% Boron).
This is the product. It is made in Malaysia: www.activemicrofert.com.my/products_agriculture_actibor11.html
Australia
Posted by Jolole (Beaconsfield, Tasmania) on 09/20/2012
Hi fellow Earthclinic readers. I would like to follow up on some older (2009-2010) entries about availability of Borax in Australia. I live in Tasmania and have searched IGA, Woolworth, Bunnings and some hardware store and no luck. Some staff knew exactly what I wanted but stores no longer sell. This could be because of Tasmania's isolation, could also be across the board in Australia. The only source I finally found was at a waste management firm in Melbourne that sells it for A$ 4 per kilo. I just ordered 2 kg and was told that product is pure and has no added chemicals or fillers, but could not obtain a chemical analysis. Does anyone know about or use this product? At present day what is the availability elsewhere in Australia. I am regularly in Melbourne and have friends in Adelaide, so if there is a better source could you pls let me know. Blessings of health to all readers.
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Posted by L.h (Adelaide, South Australia) on 07/18/2011
Coles sell "Bare Essentials" Borax. Found the safety data sheet on their website (pascoes.com.Au)it says it is not classified as a dangerous good according to the ADG code. The ingredient is Disodium Tetraborate Decahydrate 100%. Is this a safe one to ingest?
Australia
Posted by Philip (Melbourne, Vic Australia) on 09/30/2010
I use Sigma Borax powder 250 gram tube (blue/white label) which I obtain from the local chemist. It costs about $9.00.
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Posted by Robert (Sydney, Nsw, Australia) on 08/07/2010
Hi All, I have been getting ready for taking Borax in Australia. First I was thinking of getting it from USA but delivery is over $60. I then followed your comments and got it from Bunnings. The problem is that Hovex Borax from Bunning has only 980g/kg of Borax the rest is other staff like deodorants etc. I then went to Woollies and got it as Bare Essentials Borax small container. Both products are made by Pascoes. I knew Hovex Borax has 98% of Borax and other chemicals which I would not like to drink but I did not know what Bare Essentials had so I asked the company to send me the Material Safety Data Sheet. I learned that Borax Bare Essentials is Chemical Formula:B4-O7. 2Na. 10H2-OChemical name/ingredient DISODIUM TETRABORATE DECAHYDRATE 100%. I then asked for Material Safety Data Sheet from the most popular Borax taken by most people in USA 20 MULE Team Borax and compared the ingredients etc. Chemical Formula:Na2B4O7·10H2O. Chemical name/synonyms:Sodium tetraborate decahydrate, disodium tetraborate decahydrate, borax decahydrate, Borax 10 Mol 99%. I was not terribly good at chemistry but it looks to me the same. I can only tell you this: Borax Bare Essentials is even better because contains 100% of Borax and 20 MULE has 99% of Borax and 1% of something they did not describe. Please be careful, after my experience with colonics with Myrrh I learned that taking things easy is important. I am also impatient due to the years of suffering but this time I took my time and it paid off. Good luck, I am drinking my first liter of water with borax today. After drinking lemon and BS for 3 weeks I also noticed that my skin is cleaner- less oil coming out etc. I think I will get there with this Candida.
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Posted by Lily (Brisbane, Australia) on 06/07/2010
I get my borax from IGA the independant store, it was in a round plastic tub in the laundry aisle32 and is 99% borax, I have used it and it hasn't killed me. I'm wondering if the other 1% is just fillers, dust, and whatever comes with the borax when they abstract it. Hope this helps. Lily.
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Posted by Ranni (Brisbane, Qld) on 01/26/2010
Borax is also available in Woolworths in Australia in the cleaners/disinfectant aisle. 500g tub for $4.00
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Posted by Tweeksta (Perth, Western Australia) on 08/17/2009
i qouted the price for the borax wrong. it is actually a bit over $5.
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Posted by Tweeksta (Perth, Western Australia) on 08/12/2009
hi tracey bunnings sells 1kg tubs of Hovex Borax in the laundry aisle where the cleaning products are 4 arnd $11. i jus stumbled across it 2 weeks ago at my local iga supermarket next to the bleach products. it costs abt same price as bunnings & so saves me having to go out of my way 2 get it next time
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Posted by Victoria (Gold Coast, Australia) on 08/05/2009
Hi Tracey, You can actually buy Borax from Bunnings or any other hardware store. I have just started with both topical and internal treatment, and can already feel it working.
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Posted by Linda (York County, Maine) on 06/08/2009
Hi Tracey, 20 Mule Team borax is what is sold in my part of 'the States'.....another post here stated the gentleman ordered it online; I find it in the grocery store in the detergent aisle.
Australia
Posted by Tracey (Rockhampton, Australia) on 06/08/2009
I have been reading about Rosecea and specifically Ted's Borax remedy and have been trowling the website. I have been suffering from this ailment since 1998 and have been using a steroid cream this whole time which doesn't cure but controls. Ted Thank you so much for you research and information as I have tried many different meaures over the years with only limited success and this is the first real sign of hope.
My question has been asked before by a Melbourne person but could not find the answer - as I live in Australia, what is the brand of BORAX/BORON that I purchase to safely use in your preparations. I am keen to start your remedy and eagerly await your reply.
Thank you again for a wonderful site...I too have recently started to reduce my flouride intact so will read more haevily on this topic. TS
