What Is Boric Acid? Benefits for Vaginal Health and pH Balance
Boric acid is a white, odourless powder. It’s a form of the element Boron, which is widely found in nature – in our water and soil, and consequently in many foods we eat.
Due to its weak acidity, boric acid can help gently balance the pH of the vagina, restoring it to it’s optimum levels. In technical terms, it has a bacteriostatic and fungistatic action, so it makes the vagina slightly more acidic while disrupting the fungal cell membrane.
Boric acid should never be taken orally (as it’s toxic when ingested) but it’s been used for over 100 years to treat vaginal issues, and studies have shown it to be very safe when inserted as a Boric Acid vaginal suppository.
Does boric acid work for BV and thrush? What does the data say?
This little wonder product is both antifungal and antibacterial and it’s a solution women all over the world swear by.
Unfortunately, like many alternative medicines and therapies, official research and conventional medical advice has been a little slow to catch up.
But exciting things are happening, and the medical community is really starting to take notice.
In fact, right now, researchers all over the world are running multiple long-term studies into the effectiveness of boric acid with incredibly promising results. One current study predicts boric acid will be effective in treating BV in an astounding 77-88% of cases!
So, while we wait for the studies to be published and doctors to catch up, we’re relying on what we know and what we’ve experienced: conventional antibiotic treatments for thrush and BV can offer little relief and make the problem worse. Boric acid is safe to use, with few adverse effects. And boric acid has provided relief to women (including us!) for over 100 years. It’s tried, tested, and comes with little-to-no risk.
And if you need any more convincing, check out our glowing reviews from our community of confident, beautiful women.
Is boric acid safe to use?
Multiple studies have found boric acid is safe to use with few adverse effects when used as a vaginal suppository.
Side effects are rare and minor, but they can include:
- Watery discharge
- Reddening of the skin
- A burning sensation.
Boric acid is a long-standing, natural, tried and tested remedy for common vaginal infections like BV and thrush.
With few side effects and a whole lot of benefits, it might just be the solution you’ve been seeking to restore your vaginal flora, alleviate odour and find your perfect balance.
