To create a mixture of vinegar and baking soda, follow these steps: Place 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda in a cup, then pour a small amount of white vinegar into the cup, finally add a moderate amount of warm water. Stir the mixture until the baking soda is completely dissolved, let it cool down before using.
Wondering what happens when white vinegar and baking soda are mixed together. (Photo: Shane Reynolds)
Note that you should use warm water at a temperature of about 50 – 60 degrees Celsius to ensure that the baking soda is completely dissolved in the vinegar solution.
What happens when white vinegar and baking soda are mixed together?
According to Sohu, the mixture of white vinegar and baking soda has some amazing benefits:
– Reducing blood alcohol concentration: When you feel dizzy and uncomfortable after drinking alcohol, a cup of the mixture of white vinegar and baking soda can help reduce discomfort and make you feel more sober due to the soothing effect of baking soda on the stomach.
– Treating bad breath: Just drink two cups of the mixture of white vinegar and baking soda every day, and after three days, you will see a noticeable difference.
– Healing mouth ulcers: The method is similar to treating bad breath mentioned above. Drink two cups of the mixture every day to quickly heal mouth ulcers.
The effects of white vinegar and baking soda
Both white vinegar and baking soda have many wonderful effects on health.
The effects of white vinegar on health
White vinegar can be used in conjunction with common foods for prevention and treatment. (Photo: The Spruce)
In his article in “Health & Life” newspaper, Mr. Hoang Khanh Toan, M.Sc., states that according to Eastern medicine, vinegar has a sour, bitter, and warm taste; it has the effects of digestion, dispersion, detoxification, sterilization, hemostasis; it can be used alone or in combination with common foods for prevention and treatment.
Calcium and potassium content in vinegar help regulate blood pressure. High blood pressure and cholesterol can be prevented thanks to pectin in vinegar.
Vinegar has the effect of supporting blood pressure reduction, so it is also useful in supporting the reduction of the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Scientific studies also show that the active ingredients in vinegar help prevent cancer and tumors, eliminate toxins, prevent the formation of nitrosamine, promote metabolism in the body, and enhance the immune system.
Vinegar is a high antioxidant substance, so it has the ability to fight aging and control free radicals in the body. It also has the ability to regulate blood sugar levels, which is very useful for people with diabetes.
The appropriate amount of vinegar can reduce the amount of lactic acid in the body, relax muscles, thereby reducing fatigue. Vinegar can stimulate gastric acid secretion and promote digestion.
Gargling with vinegar helps reduce sore throat. Vinegar mixed with a bit of honey is an effective herbal remedy for coughing.
The effects of baking soda
Baking soda has many benefits for the body. (Photo: Rewhitez)
According to the advice of Dr. Duong Ngoc Van, a specialist in Traditional Medicine, in his article on the website of Medlatec General Hospital, baking soda has a cooling property, has the ability to dissipate heat, so it is commonly used in cooking, baking, or making drinks. Here are the health benefits of baking soda:
– Beneficial to the lungs and respiratory system: In Traditional Medicine, baking soda is considered a medicinal substance with the effects of tonifying the middle Jiao, benefiting Qi and nourishing the lungs. People with bronchitis, sore throat, a dry cough with little phlegm, headache, and dizziness can use baking soda to soothe the throat and reduce discomfort.
– Cooling the body: Baking soda is a simple sugar that provides a lot of energy in the form of glucose, which has the effects of reducing tension, dissipating heat, and helping organs function better. Therefore, many nutritious foods such as bird’s nest, sweet soup, cooling soup, etc., use baking soda to add sweetness.
– Treating cough and sore throat: Baking soda mixed with lemon or kumquat is an effective Eastern Medicine remedy for coughing and sore throat. This mixture helps clean the mouth and throat, thereby soothing and reducing coughing.
– Strengthening kidneys and reproductive health: Men can mix baking soda with peas, then extract the water for drinking to improve sexual function.
Although both baking soda and vinegar have many good effects on health, they should not be overused.
Source: VTC news