Epsom salt have been used by many different cultures for hundreds of years. They have a number of different beneficial properties and are used in gardening, household cleaning, and detoxifying the body. Not all external uses for magnesium sulfate have been approved by the FDA. Epsom salt should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Epsom salt is high in magnesium; the second most abundant element in humans. Magnesium helps to regulate over 325 enzymes and helps with numerous bodily functions. Most of us are deficient in magnesium (it’s estimated that upwards of 80% of the population are deficient!).
12 Top Uses For Epsom Salt
Anxiety
There is no better way to relax after a long day then to take an epsom salt bath. The magnesium helps to promote a good mood and relax those nerves.
Gardening
Epsom salt will help the plants in your garden grow to full fruition. Many people don’t know, but the salt is amazing in aiding fruits and vegetables in getting all of the nutrients they need and by adding a handful of Epsom salt to the base of the plants near the main stems, they will undoubtedly grow better and fuller.
Insect bites
Try mixing just enough water with epsom salt to create a scrubby paste. Place it on and around the bite area to relief the itch and some swelling.
Flush Toxins
Soaking in Epsom salts will also help your body to naturally remove dangerous toxins, as well as heavy metals, from the cells in your body. What a pleasant way to help your body detox!
Laxative
When you have occasional bouts of constipation, Epsom salt makes a gentle, yet completely natural laxative. Dissolve one teaspoon into a large glass of water.
Sunburns
Epsom salt has been known to aid in the relief of sunburn and has been used for this purpose for thousands of years. The anti-inflammatory properties that salt contains aids in the relief of burning and itching. Mix two tablespoons of Epsom salt with one cup of water in a spray bottle and then apply it to the burned skin.
Face Cleanser
Add a pinch or two of Epsom salt to your usual cleanser (yes, you can add it to your face cleansing oil) for an extra magnesium boost that will gently exfoliate at the same time.
Insecticide
Pests can destroy your lawn and plants so you want to do what you can to keep them at bay. There is no need to use expensive and chemical-filled commercial products when Epsom salt does the same job. Sprinkle this salt in areas where you want to eliminate insects and refresh it once a week to ensure it keeps working.
Blackheads
Mix together your favorite cleanser with a half teaspoon of Epsom salts to create a blackhead scrub. Use a cotton ball to gently scrub your skin, using a circular motion. Once you are done, rinse this away and apply your favorite moisturizer.
Relieves constipation
Add one teaspoon of Epsom salt to four ounces of water. Dissolve and drink the mixture in one sitting.
You should have a bowel movement between 30 minutes to six hours after drinking the mixture.
Poison Ivy Relief
A cold Epsom salt compress may help bring some relief to poison ivy sufferers by relieving irritation and swelling. Soak a cotton washcloth in an Epsom salt and water combination (2 tablespoons Epsom salt and 1 cup cold water) and apply to the affected area.
Watering Plants
If your houseplants are turning yellow, they may have a magnesium or sulfate deficiency. Epsom salt to the rescue! Try adding a teaspoon of Epsom salt per gallon of water and water as usual, and occasionally spray the leaves with the solution, to help them grow lusher and greener.
Reference: bestplants.com, brownandcoconut.com, laurenkelp.com
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Make that 11 since: Relieves constipation and Laxative are exactly the same, exactly. Still some good things to know.
Forgot excema rashes…mix in a bowl with minimal amount of water, just enough to get it mushy, then pile all over rash area, let dry. Use this if you don’t have a bath tub. Works with any kind of skin rash…same principle as with taking a staph infection out of infected fingers and toes. The hotter the water, the better, as hot as one can handle.