The Benefits Of Epsom Salts

The Benefits Of Epsom Salts

Epsom salt is an often-used ingredient used to soak and reduce minor aches and pains; helping to reduce inflammation and improve magnesium deficiency.

The most popular method is to dissolve Epsom salt in a bath and then bathing as it is safe, easy to set up, and is often inexpensive.

What is Epsom Salt? Epsom salt is not salt to be placed on food but is named due to its chemical structure and Epsom in the name is due to the location where it can be found in nature. Natural springs.
You can purchase Epsom Salts in most pharmacies and local stores.

Practical use: In water, the magnesium and sulfate breaks down and dissolves, and theoretically will absorb through the skin.

Magnesium importance: Magnesium is essential for the nervous system's transmission and conduction.

“The Mayo Clinic recommends adults use 2 cups of Epsom salt per gallon of warm water. More than that can make the water feel slippery. It may also be drying to your skin.

Lower concentrations you can try are:

  • 300 grams (1.5 cups) of Epsom salt to 1 gallon of water

  • 1 cup of Epsom salt to 1 gallon of water

  • 2 cups of Epsom salt added to your bathtub of water

Soak for at least 15 minutes. If you’re soaking in an Epsom salt bath for aches and pains, make sure not to use water that’s too hot. This might worsen instead of reducing swelling.”

Reference: https://www.healthline.com/health/epsom-salt-bath#bath

Some considerations would be if there is an open wound and or excessively dry skin may be irritated and should be avoided then.

Laura Hobson