Sunday, November 25, 2012

Showy Primrose Pollen


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The pollen of Showy Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) (magnified 200x)

Borax

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Uses of Borax: (sodium borate)


* Anti-fungal
* Flux
* Fluoride detoxification
* Curing agent; for snake skin, taxidermy, salmon eggs for fishing
* To stop leaks in car radiators and engine blocks
* Treatment for thrush in horse hooves
* Improves "fit" for glazes and slips on ceramic ware
* Color fires/flames with a green tint
* Fire retardant 


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Borax_crystals.jpg