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Baking Soda
An inexpensive alkaline household staple used topically for odor, itching, and minor skin irritation.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 67/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Sodium bicarbonate, a common kitchen and household powder.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Inexpensive and widely available
- Multiple simple household uses
- Gentle for occasional use
🥄 How to use it
Rub a little dry or dampened baking soda under the arms for odor, dab a paste onto canker sores or minor sores, or add a cup to a warm bath for itching and rash.
How much: A small pinch to a teaspoon per application, or about 1 cup in a full bath.
Why it works: Baking soda is alkaline, which can neutralize acids and disrupt the environment some odor- and itch-causing bacteria prefer.
⚠️ Cautions
- Avoid frequent baking soda baths if you are on a sodium-restricted diet or have high blood pressure or kidney disease.
- Do not apply to broken skin or open wounds.
- Keep canker-sore paste use brief; see a dentist if sores persist beyond 2 weeks.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
🕊️ A word of encouragement
Tend your body kindly, like a garden worth keeping. Growth and healing take time — and that's okay.
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