Sodium bicarbonate (chemical formula NaHCO3), more commonly known as baking soda or bicarbonate of soda, is a naturally occurring substance in the human body.
In addition to its many well known uses for household and deodorizing purposes, baking soda has also been recommended for use in soaking baths and mouth rinses. It is helpful in removing poisons from the body and for chelating ionizing radiation. It has also been shown to kill off harmful bacteria by creating an alkaline environment. Taken orally or by injection, it has even been credited with treatingcancer and destroying tumors.
