a bowl of salt and a bottle of oil on a wooden table.

During a knowledge exchange between a Buddhist spiritual guide and his apprentice, we explore the wide-ranging benefits of sodium bicarbonate based on the principles of ancient Ayurvedic medicine, practiced for millennia. The master begins by revealing that sodium bicarbonate, usually associated with cooking to make cakes, has an even wider range of surprising medicinal applications, capable of not only preventing, but also curing. In addition to promoting health and well-being, the master highlights that sodium bicarbonate is an effective ally in reducing canker sores, explaining that its alkaline properties neutralize oral acids, thus relieving the irritation caused by these painful lesions. He references a 1973 study that showed that sodium bicarbonate mouthwashes, combined with good oral hygiene, reduced canker sores in 70% of patients. The master teaches you how to prepare a simple home remedy, mixing baking soda with water to form a paste and applying it to the cold sore, highlighting that rinsing your