Sodium bicarbonate is a chemical compound [NaHCO3]. It is a salt composed of sodium ions; it is a white solid that is crystalline but looks like a fine powder.
Baking soda is an ingredient that is very famous for baking and cooking. Many of the people use this powder for DIY housecleaner, because soda is cheap at cost and it is very effective.
Baking soda is completely safe & free from harmful chemicals.
Let’s see what are the 7 benefits of using Baking Soda:
1 Treats Stomach Discomforts
Getting pain in upper abdomen is also called upset stomach. It is caused due to over production of stomach pain. Baking soda can be used in many ways for upset stomach, let’s see what they are:
- It maintains the PH balance of body to get proper working of digestive system.
- It breaks down the fat present in the food which you take for your easy digestion.
- Take 1 teaspoon of baking soda and mix in 1 glass of water, and drink immediately to soothe discomfort and stomach issue.
2 Natural Shampoo
By using baking soda we can make our hair free from grease and dandruff.
Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to shampoo and apply it to your hair and sit for 5 mints to work it.
Try this homemade remedy for your hair.
3 Soothes Sunburns
Most of the people spend their time outside, working in the sunlight may cause sunburn. However the sunrays can cause some serious damage. If it is not treated on time, it may cause peeling or blistering skin.
Baking soda is one of the best homemade remedy for this problem, let’s see what they are;
- Add some baking soda to the water before going to bath and soak it to soothe sunburn.
- After bathing do not use towel, let it dry by itself , this will heal the damage skin.
4 Soothes Bee Stings
When honey bee insect bites on your body it may cause strings. So to treat this problem we can prepare a best medicine at home without any cost. Let’s see what it is;
- When insect bites it may cause some pain and itching, to reduce the pain and swelling from your body, follow some tips;
- Add baking soda with water and make paste.
- Apply the paste at the wound place.
- Repeat the same procedure until you fell its better and good.
5 Natural Deodorant
- Mix baking soda with water to prepare paste.
- Apply the paste at the armpits to fight against smell and prevent sweating.
6 Feet Health
Many of us have plagued with white, cracked heels that are embarrassing and sometimes even painful.
This problem is solved only by baking soda; baking soda helps to exfoliate the skin and keep it smooth. Add some baking powder to the foot bath and soak your feet to soothe the skin and treat fungal infections.
7 Treats Splinters
Add some baking soda to the water and keep your feet in the water to treat splinters and make your skin smooth.