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Epsom salt is an inorganic chemical compound. It is a salt of sulfuric acid and magnesium, i.e. magnesium sulfate. The name of the salt comes from the English city of Epsom, where it was first obtained – in the XNUMXth century. Other names for Epsom salt are bitter salt or English salt. The healing and caring properties of Epsom salt make it eagerly used for medical purposes and in cosmetology. Epsom salt is suitable for both external and internal use (can be taken orally). It also has applications in industry, agriculture and laboratories.
Properties and healing effects of epsom salt
Epsom salt it comes in the form of relatively large, white, odorless pieces. It looks like coarse-grained food salt. It dissolves well in water and gives it a salty-bitter taste. It contains magnesium, copper and sulfur. These micronutrients have a positive effect on the condition of the skin and hair, they also improve the work of many organs and physiological systems. The content of w epsom salts sulfur, which helps detoxify the body of heavy metals and remove toxic substances from it.
Epsom salt has anti-inflammatory, antifungal and analgesic properties. It also improves the condition of the skin, especially in the case of oily skin, prone to seborrhea and acne lesions. Epsom salt it is also applicable to hair problems – in the case of excessive brittleness and dandruff.
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties epsom salt it works as an antidote to rheumatic pains and arthritis. Due to the high content of magnesium epsom salt It also positively affects the nervous system and supports its functioning – a bath with the addition of this substance has a relaxing effect and helps to cope with stress and exhaustion.
Epsom salt It also repels insects and is suitable for cleaning some surfaces (it has disinfecting properties).
How to use Epsom salt?
Epsom salt most often it is used for bathing or for making warm compresses. Contained in an aqueous solution epsom salts micronutrients are absorbed through the skin, they can work up to 10 hours after leaving the bathtub.
Bath in epsom salts works best before sleeping. The high content of magnesium has a calming effect on the nervous system, relaxes and helps to get rid of stress, making night rest truly effective. Brine bath plus epsom salts It will also work well after exercise, because the micronutrients contained in it regenerate the muscles and remove fatigue.
Sulfur in this salt it works bactericidal, antifungal and cleanses the body of toxic heavy metals. Bath with additive epsom salts has a positive effect on the body in the case of bruises, swelling, skin inflammations and osteoarticular pains. The brine bath also improves the functioning of the circulatory system.
Epsom salt has a softening effect on callous epidermis, so it is worth using a bath with its addition or at least soaking your feet in brine in case of problems with calluses and hardened, cracking skin on the heels and hard cuticles, for example on the nails.
Epsom salt it is used in the cosmetic industry – acne skin prone to seborrhea is added to creams, lotions, shampoos and gels intended for the care of oily skin prone to seborrhea. Such cosmetics also cleanse the scalp and hair from residues of varnishes and other hair styling products.
Bath in epsom salts it also has slimming properties and accelerates the healing processes of skin and connective tissue damage, such as small wounds, bruises, bruises and swellings. It regenerates the joints and helps to relieve the feeling of heavy legs. It prevents muscle cramps. Epsom salt can also be used for this purpose in the form of compresses and compresses.
Baths in bitter epsom salts lower blood pressure, thus supporting the work of the circulatory system and reducing the risk of a heart attack.
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Precautions when using Epsom salt
Used orally epsom salt has a laxative effect, so be careful when consuming its solution. Ingestion of an excessive amount of solution epsom salts it can cause diarrhea and vomiting, by disrupting the functioning of the intestines and stomach. Epsom salts also should not be taken orally by patients with kidney problems.
It is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking herbal preparations, because the selection of an appropriate herbal preparation requires as much knowledge as in the case of a chemical preparation. It should be remembered that these types of preparations may interact with the medications taken, posing a threat to our health. Some herbal preparations can have a very strong effect, therefore all recommendations and restrictions provided by the manufacturer should be followed. Pregnant women and nursing mothers must exercise particular caution when using them.
Bath with additive epsom salts lowers blood pressure, which should be borne in mind by people with low blood pressure. Pregnant and lactating women should not consume this product.
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