Pure Suhaga Borax Powder for Skin and Joints | GHC Store
What Is Suhaga Suhaga is the Urdu and Hindi name for Borax which is the mineral sodium tetraborate. It occurs naturally as evaporite deposits in dry lake beds and salt flats and has been mined and used across South Asia Central Asia and the Middle East for a very long time. The powder is white fine textured and almost odorless with a very mild slightly alkaline taste. In traditional Unani medicine Suhaga has been used both internally in very small controlled amounts for specific respiratory and digestive conditions and externally for skin care hair removal joint applications and oral health. GHC Store carries this in a 100gm pack in its pure powder form. Important Note Before Going Further Suhaga is a potent traditional ingredient and this needs to be said clearly before discussing uses. Internal use should only be done in very small amounts as directed by a qualified Unani or herbal practitioner. Taking too much internally can be harmful. Most of the everyday uses that people are familiar with are external applications where the risk profile is much lower. Anyone considering internal use should consult a knowledgeable practitioner first and stick carefully to the recommended amount. Traditional Uses Overview Suhaga has a wide range of traditional applications that span external skin and hair use oral health joint applications and respiratory support. The breadth of its traditional use is part of why it has stayed in Unani medicine collections for so long. It is one of those ingredients that practitioners reach for in several different formulations rather than just one. Benefits for Skin Externally Suhaga has mild antiseptic and cleansing properties that make it useful for certain skin conditions. Small amounts dissolved in water have been used to clean minor skin irritations and to support the healing of superficial skin issues. The alkaline nature of the solution helps neutralize acidic skin irritants and creates an environment that is less hospitable to certain bacteria. Some traditional preparations include Suhaga as part of face mask or skin treatment recipes where it acts as a mild exfoliant and cleanser. These applications use very diluted amounts dissolved in water rather than the powder applied directly to the skin. Benefits for Hair Removal This is one of the most well known traditional uses of Suhaga in Pakistani households. When mixed into certain preparations Suhaga acts as a depilatory agent that helps break down the protein structure of hair at the skin surface making removal easier and less abrasive than mechanical methods. Traditional hair removal pastes in this region have included Suhaga as an ingredient for generations and it remains a popular choice for people who prefer natural hair removal methods over chemical depilatory creams. The exact preparation varies from household to household and region to region but the principle of using Suhaga to weaken the hair structure before removal is consistent across most traditional formulations. Benefits for Joints External application of Suhaga dissolved in warm water has been used in traditional medicine for joint pain and inflammation. The solution is applied topically to painful joints as a warm compress or soaked cloth. The anti inflammatory properties of boron which is the active mineral component in borax are what make this application relevant. Boron has been studied in modern research for its role in joint health and inflammation management and traditional Suhaga applications for joints draw on that same property. People dealing with arthritis or general joint stiffness sometimes include Suhaga based external applications as part of a broader joint support routine alongside internal herbal support. Benefits for Cough and Throat In traditional Unani medicine Suhaga has been used in very small controlled amounts as part of preparations for stubborn cough and throat irritation. The traditional use involves extremely small amounts often a pinch mixed with honey and taken carefully under the guidance of a practitioner. The expectorant properties help loosen mucus and the mild antiseptic quality helps soothe irritated throat tissue. This particular use is one where the importance of using only the correct very small amount cannot be overstated. It is a traditional application that requires knowledge and care rather than casual self dosing. Benefits for Mouth Ulcers and Oral Health Diluted Suhaga solution has been used as a mouth rinse for mouth ulcers and oral irritation. The mild antiseptic properties help keep the affected area clean while the alkaline solution creates an environment that reduces the acidity that can make mouth ulcers more painful and slower to heal. This is an external rinse application rather than something swallowed. Benefits for Digestion In traditional Unani medicine Suhaga in very controlled small amounts has been included in preparations for indigestion and digestive discomfort. This is an internal use application that falls strictly in the category of traditional practitioner guided use rather than everyday self dosing. The principle is the mild alkaline action supporting digestion by neutralizing excess acidity in the stomach environment. How to Use Suhaga Powder For external hair removal applications Suhaga is traditionally mixed into a paste with other ingredients as part of a broader preparation. The specific recipe varies but the general principle is that a small amount of Suhaga is included in the mixture which then gets applied to the skin and removed along with the hair. For joint applications dissolving a small amount in warm water and using it as a warm compress on the affected joint is the traditional external method. The water should be warm not hot and the application time should be moderate. For oral rinse dissolving a very small pinch in a glass of warm water and using it as a rinse rather than swallowing is the appropriate method for mouth ulcer support. For any internal use please consult a qualified Unani practitioner first. This is not a recommendation to self dose internally without guidance. Storage Tips Keep in a sealed airtight container away from moisture and humidity. Borax powder can absorb moisture from the air which causes clumping and affects how evenly it dissolves when needed. A cool dry cupboard works well for keeping it in good condition over time. Why GHC Store GHC Store carries Suhaga in its pure sodium tetraborate form without mixing in any additional ingredients or fillers. The 100gm pack gives a practical amount for external use applications over an extended period. The purity matters here because the specific applications of Suhaga in traditional use depend on the ingredient being clean and unadulterated. Final Thoughts Suhaga is a traditional ingredient with a specific place in Unani medicine and household remedies that has stayed relevant because of how broadly useful it is across different external applications. For hair removal joint support skin care and oral health it offers a traditional natural option that many families have relied on for generations. The key with Suhaga is understanding which applications are external and safe with reasonable care and which require the guidance of a practitioner before attempting. Used appropriately and carefully it is one of those old household ingredients that keeps earning its place in the collection. That is pretty much it I guess. It always turns out a bit different depending on which application you are using it for and how the preparation is made but the core properties that traditional medicine has relied on for centuries remain consistent no matter what the specific use case is.