Epsom Salts
July 15th, 2011 | Author: Pain
Through the years, it was discovered that Epsom salts had great value as a soak to aid in the alleviating of sore muscles. To make such a soak, add 2 cupfuls of Epsom salts to a tub of warm water. Here, it is important to mention, that anyone who has high blood pressure, diabetes, heart and kidney problems SHOULD NOT use this soak or any other form of Epsom salts. Having said that, those who are able, will find this bath-soak to be very soothing after any activity that leaves you with sore and inflamed muscles. Fifteen to twenty minutes in this soak will leave you quite refreshed. It is also very helpful after a very stressful day.
For tennis players, bowlers, golfers and especially runners who are prone to sore Achilles tendons, will find it extremely helpful by soaking a cloth in a solution of Epsom salts and wrapping it around the ankles. It reduces the inflammation and swelling and soothes the area. After placing the soaked cloth around the ankle, wrap some plastic wrap around it, and then another dry cloth around that. Keep on for about 30 minutes.
For problems of the feet such as, plantar fasciitis, corns, bunions and Morton’s neuroma, place a cupful of Epsom salts in a pan of warm water and soak for 20 minutes. Can be repeated 3 times daily. But remember, do not use if you have any of the conditions mentioned above. For psoriasis, add one cup of Epsom salts to warm (not hot) bath water and soak for 15 minutes. To this you can also add a tar solution and a light mineral oil. This soak will help remove scales and moisturize your skin. Just pat when finished and apply a good moisturizer to the damp skin.
If you have very oily hair make a mixture of ½ cup Epsom salts and ½ cup of shampoo for oily hair. Use a little of this mixture and apply to hair, and rub in well. Rinse out with cool water, then apply a mixture of lemon juice and water, leaving it on for about ten minutes, and then, give it a good rinsing. Your hair will be squeaky clean. Make a mixture of ½ cup Epsom salt and a ½ cup of fresh or bottled lemon juice added to about 2 quarts of distilled water, prepared a day before being used. The following day wet hair with this mixture, letting stay for about 15 minutes, then rinse well. This will remove all hairspray and mousse that has been built up in your hair from beauty salon visits or your own use.
For relieving pain and swelling from bumps, bruises, scrapes and insect bites-place a ½ cup of Epsom salts in a pan of water-add some ice cubes. Soak a washcloth in the water, wring it out and place over the injured area.
For problems with blackheads make a mixture of one teaspoon of Epsom salts and add to a ½ cup of boiling water. When completely dissolved, add 3 drops of iodine. Dip a cotton ball into the solution and apply to the blackhead. Repeat this procedure several times keeping the solution hot. Remove the blackhead carefully. Thoroughly wash face with soap and water, then wipe area with an alcohol astringent.
Epsom salts is an excellent cleaner to use on tile. When grim starts to build up in your shower, make the following solution. To one pint of dish detergent, add about one cup of Epsom salts. Brush this mixture over the dirty tile, brushing vigorously, then rinse clean. Your tile will shine as new.
Epsom salts is one of the products that gardeners have found to be very useful. It is said to be very useful in keeping Raccoons and Woodchucks out of your garden and destroying your plants. Sprinkle a few handfuls of the Epsom salts around the garden area and also the trash cans to keep these critters from them. When planting tomatoes, add ½ handful into the hole before planting. This is an excellent source of magnesium. When plants start to bloom sprinkle a little Epsom salt around the base. Can also be made into liquid spray to water the plants. To make the spray add 2 tablespoons of Epsom salts to one gallon of water. Helps prevent plant rot. Use as a lawn spray by dissolving one pound of Epsom in one gallon of water. Can also be used by placing Epsom salts in a spreader and spread over entire lawn. When planting roses, add a little Epsom salts around the base of the plant. The plants will thrive. You can probably find more uses for such a great product.