Taking baking soda for colds is a tried and tested household remedy that has been around since time immemorial. Many people use the white powder not only for baking or to fight stains, but also as a remedy to relieve discomfort and prevent illness.
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1 What is baking soda actually?
Baking soda is often mistakenly referred to as baking powder, but these terms should not be confused. Baking soda or sodium hydrogen carbonate is a white powder that is just one of the ingredients of baking powder. Popular names also include baking soda, baking soda, sodium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate. Sodium and hydrogen carbonate are in turn components of baking soda. Baking soda breaks down into its components when it is dissolved in water.
2 How can baking soda help against colds?
The ancient Romans and Greeks already used baking soda as a remedy. Even today, the white powder is still used to help with colds and flu. This is mainly due to its alkaline pH value. Baking soda can neutralize acids, which helps the body to fight infections. Baking soda also has an antiseptic effect and can help to keep bacteria and viruses under control during infections, e.g. gargling with bicarbonate of soda is said to relieve sore throats. Anyone suffering from a cold or flu often feels weak. In this case, strengthening the body with baking soda is recommended. Simply take a glass of water with half a teaspoon of baking soda every few hours for a few days.
In addition to colds, baking soda is also often used to prevent hyperacidity of the body, for sore muscles and many other complaints and illnesses.
3 Which baking soda is best?
Baking soda is available in supermarkets and drugstores at very reasonable prices. Such products are suitable for cleaning or removing stains. For baking and as a remedy, however, it must be really pure and additive-free baking soda - such as the baking soda vital powder from Casida. It is free from additives and impresses with its proven quality, high purity and good compatibility. Thanks to its food quality, it is safe and versatile to use.
4. sources & further links
- Smarticular Verlag: 2018 "The baking soda handbook. A remedy for almost everything: More than 250 applications for the environmentally friendly all-rounder in the household, kitchen, bathroom and garden" ISBN 978-3-946658-16-0
Important note / disclaimer: As pharmacists, we share our pharmaceutical expertise and wealth of naturopathic experience in the Casida guide. An individual diagnosis and consultation is necessary in every case. Therefore, this offer cannot replace medical advice. It is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is not a substitute for medication or other treatments prescribed by a doctor.
