Re: OT: uses for peroxide
I still use Dr. Tichenors for cat scratches, that stuff is the best.
Marketed as mouth wash, but great for cuts and such.
On 9/4/06, Judy Browning <judylee@lewiston.com> wrote:
>
> Spot on Kitty. It is still used medically but diluted at least 1:1 more
> often 1:3 with water or saline ( .09% salt solution) for wound care. If
> you
> want to use it in your mouth, just a splash in a glass of water please. It
> is very drying to healthy cells and can slow wound healing or actually
> cause
> sores on mucus membranes, such as in the mouth, nose, other orifices. This
> is very reactive stuff, so not exactly harmless.
> Betadine is OK to use on intact skin, but a lot of people develop an
> allergy
> with repeated exposure. If you use it, wash it off completely.
> Scrubbing with soap& water is best. Water cleans, soap improves wetting by
> water and friction kills germs. Antibacterial soap is no more effective
> than
> plain soap.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 10:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] OT: uses for peroxide
>
>
> > This just in:
> > Hydrogen Peroxide is being eliminated from first aid kits. It is no
> > longer used for cleaning wounds because it kills healthy cells along
> with
> > the bacteria. Soap and water is recommended.
> >
> > Kitty
> > neIN, Zone 5
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "pdickson" <pdickson@sbcglobal.net>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 12:01 PM
> > Subject: [CHAT] OT: uses for peroxide
> >
> >
> >> I thought this was very interesting... so I wanted to share it
> with
> >> all of you...
> >> I hope you are having a wonderful Labor Day.... I am loving this
> >> rain!!!!!!!
> >> Tricia
> >> Uses for Peroxide (Safer and Healthier than Bleach)
> >>
> >>
> >> I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little ole
> >> bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store.
> What
> >> does bleach cost? Have you ever smelled bleach in a doctor's office?
> >> NO!!! Why? Because it smells, and it is not healthy! Ask the nurses who
> >> work in the doctor's offices, and ask them if they use bleach at home.
> >> They are wiser and know better! Did you also know bleach was invented
> >> in the late 40's? It's chlorine,And it was used to kill our troops.
> >> Peroxide was invented during WWI in the 20's. It was used to save and
> >> help cleanse the needs of our troops and hospitals. Please think about
> >> this.
> >>
> >> 1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the
> >> bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out.
> >> (I do it when I bathe.) No more canker sores and your teeth will be
> >> whiter without
> >> expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.
> >>
> >> 2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them
> >> free of germs.
> >>
> >> 3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs
> >> and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you
> >> wipe, or spray it on the counters.
> >>
> >> 4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on
> it
> >> to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
> >>
> >> 5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50
> >> mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes)
> every night
> >> and let dry.
> >>
> >> 6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten
> >> minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would
> not
> >> heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in peroxide.
> >>
> >> 7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water
> >> and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic
> >> system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.
> >>
> >> 8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50
> >> mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and
> help
> >> to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose
> >> into a tissue.
> >>
> >> 9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist
> >> right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for
> >> ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.
> >>
> >> 10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray
> >> the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through.
> >> You will not have the peroxide-burnt blonde hair like the hair dye
> >> packages but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, or
> >> dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually, so it's not a drastic change.
> >>
> >> 11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils,
> >> fungus, or other skin infections.
> >>
> >> 12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a
> load
> >> of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on
> clothing,
> >> pour it directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub
> >> it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
> >>
> >> 13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing,
> which
> >> is why I love it so much for this.
> >>
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
zone 8A
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