Baking soda is a versatile material with many applications in everyday life.

• For the stomach: Half a teaspoon of baking soda in half a glass of water or orange or lemon juice fights acidity and heartburn.
• Eye wash: Frequent rinsing with water and baking soda is useful for eyelid inflammations and conjunctivitis. It also serves as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.
• Cavity prevention: Rinsing with water and baking soda (one teaspoon of baking soda in two cups of water) fights the bacteria that cause cavities, contributing to dental health.
• Freshens breath: A mouth rinse with one teaspoon of baking soda in half a glass of water helps neutralize odors.