Epsom salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound made of magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄·7H₂O).
Uses and Benefits
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Bath soaks relax muscles, ease soreness, reduce inflammation.
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Foot soaks soothe tired feet, help with minor fungal issues.
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Laxative taken orally (in small, measured doses) to relieve occasional constipation.
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Gardening supplies magnesium and sulfur to plants.
Fun fact: Despite the name, it's not actually saltlike table salt it was first discovered in Epsom, England, and the name stuck.