It Aids Muscle Function: Iron is also extremely important for improved muscle health. It aids in the production of myoglobin (a muscle protein) that carries oxygen from haemoglobin and stores it in the muscle cells (7). It thereby helps in the contraction of muscles.
Borax is also the main ingredient in a less-toxic homemade weed and grass killer that controls ground ivy and creeping charlie. Dissolve 10 ounces of the powder in 4 ounces of lukewarm water in a large bucket. After the borax dissolves completely, add 2 1/2 gallons of warm water and stir thoroughly.
The natural herbicide that resulted from his research (made from corn gluten meal) is now patented, and is licensed for use in turf and home gardens as an alternative to weed and feed products. Corn gluten meal is a powdery byproduct of the corn milling process. Used for years as a supplement in hog feed, this natural protein is very effective for lawns and gardens as a plant food as well as a weed supressor. As a plant food, corn gluten has a N-P-K ratio of 9-1-0, or 10% nitrogen by weight.