Fact Check: Borax Is NOT Safe, Effective Treatment For Parasites

Is ingesting Borax a reliable treatment for parasites that can yield "good results"? No, that's not true: Borax, which is often used as a cleaning product, can cause nausea and vomiting if ingested or inhaled. In higher doses, it can cause organ damage. It is banned as a food additive by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recommending the use of Borax to treat parasites is not supported by any medical or scientific practices, according to a professor in the infectious diseases division at Johns Hopkins Medicine.