1kg Epsom Salts BP Grade (British Pharmaceutical) EU

About Epsom Salts

History

In 1618 a farmer at Epsom in England found his cows were unhappy drinking the water due to its bitter taste.  He noticed that the water healed scratches and rashes.  It didn't take long before local lore and word of mouth spread the word.  It was originally prepared from mineral water in Epsom England.  Today it is obtained from mostly from mining operations.

Recent studies have shown that Epsom Salts can be nebulised for severe asthma.  It is used intravenously for the treatment of severe asthma and as part of the treatment for pre-eclampsia for pregnant women, i.e. pregnancy induced hypertension. 

Soaking and Topical Use

Epsom Salts are made up mostly of magnesium and sulphates.  In our bodies magnesium performs many functions in our systems. 

As a result magnesium is considered to:

- Ease stress, improve sleep and concentration

- Support muscle and nerve function

- Regulate the body as a component of over 300 enzymes which control functions in the body

- Help prevent artery hardening and blood clots

- Make insulin more effective

- Reduce inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps

- Improve oxygen use

- Improved energy levels

Sulphates are considered to:

- Flush toxins and contaminants from the body

- Improve absorption of nutrients

- Help form joint proteins, brain tissue and mucin proteins

- Help prevent or ease migraine headaches

Other actions:

- Softens and exfoliates the skin

- Improved sense of well-being

Studies show that these substances are readily absorbed through the skin.  Thus bypassing digestive and absorbtion issues.

Dosage:

Compress

Use 40g of Epsom Salt litre of warm water for sore muscles, bug bites and splinter removal.

Soaking

Add 300g of Epsom Salt to warm water in a standard-sized bath. 

Add 600g of Epsom Salt for an oversized garden tub.

Bath soaks are popular and effective for easing muscle pain and fading bruises.  Use three times per week, soaking for at least quarter of an hour.

Foot bath

Add a 140g of Epsom Salt to a bowl of warm water as a popular soak for tired and aching feet.

Internal Use

Warning: Natural does not automatically mean safe.  All internal use should done with knowledge or professional guidance.  Please consult the necessary medical or specific expert or practitioner to ensure not only safe use, but effective use of natural products.

It has been used for centuries as a cleansing agent for the gut.  Due to all the implications of using any laxative we would strongly recommend consulting a holistic or medical practitioner before use.

There are numerous recipes for gall bladder or some call it a liver flush.  A number of them use Epsom Salts.  Once again we strongly recommend consulting a holistic or medical practitioner before use