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What can you use to soak sore muscles in when Epsom salt is unavailable?
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Is epsom salt same as salt peter?
No. Not even close. Salt peter (Potassium nitrate) is used to make explosives. Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is used to soak sore muscles and as a laxative. (Although the laxative use has declined over the years.)
Is Epsom salt good for you?
yes. but don't eat or drink it. example: if you slammed your finger in your car door, you would soak it in Epsom salt.
How long should your feet soak in epsom salt?
One should measure 1/8 cup Epsom salt into the soak water per each cup of soak water. One should soak his/her feet for as long as desired.
What are Epsom salts used for?
Epsom salt (or colloquially usually "epsom salts") is an old-fashioned name for magnesium sulfate heptahydrate.
Can you use epsom salt soak for fresh wound?
Yes. Epsom salts are not "salt" but actually magnesium sulfate. A moderate soak will help alleviate inflammation and help disinfect the wound. Follow the directions on the box.
Can table salt be used to soak away ache muscles?
Yes
Does Epsom Salt foot soak remove toxins from body?
Yes this home remedy really does work its like magic!!!!
There is dry scabes on the open wound of the horse can i cut it off?
You should soak it off with a warm water & epsom salt solution
Will green alcohol help with a swollen knee?
For swollen joints you need ice and maybe a lukewarm soak in a bath of epsom salt.
Will green alcohol help with swollen knees?
For swollen joints you need ice and maybe a lukewarm soak in a bath of epsom salt.
Why Epsom salt saturation point is different than table salt?
Epsom salt is MgSO4.7H2O, whereas table salt is NaCl [combined with iodine (IF it has been "Iodized," as some table salt can be purchased without the added iodine)].Normal table/cooking salt is Sodium Chloride or NaClEpsom salt is Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate or MgSO4.7H2OThey are both salts but with a different action. Epsom Salt is often used as an emetic and laxative.
Will table salt work in place of Epsom salt for a bath soak?
no you have to use epsom salt Edited by dbrown7080: "no you have to use epsom salt" Really?? Thats like saying that only 1 kind of spice will work on your food. There all kinds of things you can use in a bath and every one of them have advantages and disadvantages. Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) is good for sore joints or to relax. Sodium Chloride (table salt) would be good to help skin problems.
