- What are Epsom salts for?
- The benefits of Epsom salts
- How to use
- Contraindications: when not to be used
- Epsom salts: where to buy them
They are often known as "English salts", although in reality, they are minerals derived from epsomite, i.e. magnesium sulfate. We are talking about the Epsom salts, which have numerous properties useful for the purification of the body. Let's find out what these salts are used for, what their benefits are and where to buy them (even with an eye to prices).
What are the Epsom salts used for?
The salts of Epsom are called so because they are discovered at the springs of Epsom (in Great Britain, in the area of Surrey), within the evaporation deposits. In reality, they have nothing to do with sodium, since it is magnesium sulfate, which is rich in uses. However, their appearance is very similar to that of common salt, white in large grains, but their use ranges in various areas.
The first use, the one of excellence, is against constipation or, in general, to purify the body from a mild toxin poisoning (liver washing). It can also be used to get rid of gallstones or liver stones, or to reduce bruising and swelling, or even to get rid of small splinters finished inside the skin. They also have excellent relaxing qualities and are often used for the beauty of the person, for regenerating foot baths or scrubs exfoliating really effective.
The benefits of Epsom salts
There are many benefits of Epsom salts on the body. The Epsom Salt Industry Council in the UK has developed a list of all the benefits of using these special salts. A simple evening bath with Epsom salts dissolved in the water helps, for example:
- to absorb insulin (with great benefit for diabetics);
- to relax muscles and alleviate pain;
- to fix and maintain stable levels of calcium in the blood;
- to promote the production of serotonin, for better rest and mood;
- to regulate the heartbeat;
- to promote the production of certain proteins;
- to relieve headaches and headaches.
Other benefits are to be attributed to the care of the skin and hair, to volumize the latter or soften the epidermis of the feet and the whole body, or even to eliminate the annoyances caused by insect bites or to have plants and garden products healthy and excellent to eat.
How to use
For the bath or a reinvigorating footbath, the salts can be dissolved directly in hot water. To deflate the hematomas or soothe the pain, the salts should be dissolved in cold water with which to soak the gauze. For indoor use, however, the dosage should always be decided by the doctor, and you should avoid the do-it-yourself. For the beauty of your hair, you can add a tablespoon of salts to your conditioner and create a pack to keep up for about twenty minutes before shampooing.
For greasy hair, the salts added to the shampoo release the sebum. For the face: half a teaspoon of salts mixed with the usual detergent will help detoxify the skin, while to obtain excellent nourishing masks you can, for example, mix half a tablespoon of Epsom salts with mayonnaise and grated carrots. For plants and garden products: water and Epsom salts can be added to the watering or sprayed directly on the leaves.
Contraindications: when not to be used
Epsom salts should always be used under medical supervision, as their extremely purifying effect could cause considerable imbalances in the body if ingested in the wrong quantities. However, they are not recommended for children and the elderly or for those suffering from kidney disease.
Epsom salts: where to buy them
Epsom salts (or English salts) can be purchased at pharmacies, farmers' supply stores (due to their wide use in the countryside), or online on websites such as Amazon. Their price is around 10 euros per kilo for salts for outdoor use, and 30 euros per kilo for salts for indoor use.