why is boric acid not in medical use today?

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why is boric acid not in medical use today?

2006-09-13 23:02:28 · 4 answers · asked by purpleangel 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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because it sucks
Boron has some properties in common with arsenic

2006-09-13 23:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by dan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Medical Use Of Boric Acid

2017-01-15 08:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by millikin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Well - LOTS of things are a bit toxic. I think it is also true that drug companies have huge lobbies - and they don't WANT us to Doctor ourselves simply and inexpensively.

That said - don't use anything medicinal without research and care.

2006-09-15 17:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by Evelyn B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

because it's a bit toxic

2006-09-14 04:44:29 · answer #4 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋