Epsom salt

EPSOM salts, or properly known as magnesium sulfate, derives its name
from the town of Epsom in Surrey, England.

In Epsom, the salt was distilled from the springs that arise where the
porous chalk of the North Downs meets non-porous London clay.

As such, the salts are made up of a naturally occurring mineral found in water.

The inexpensive and versatile salts used for a number of different
applications around the home are easily obtained at any pharmacy or
supermarket.

Many of the applications have to do with expediting healing, as well
as improving the quality of the skin and helping with basic grooming.

Epsom salt has been traditionally used as bath salts and is used as a
means of relieving stress at the end of a stressful day.

Two cups of Epsom salts in a tub of hot water can help to soothe tired
nerves and restore a sense of well being.

In modern times, the salts, which look like fine clear crystals with a
bitter taste, are diluted in water and consumed in liver detox
programmes.


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