Epsom salt
Soak for soreness
Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate, a mineral compound used dissolved in bathwater to soothe sore muscles, or taken internally as a laxative.
Named for a town in England where the salt was first distilled from mineral springs.
Usually plural: Add two cups of Epsom salts to the bath.
- laxativePromotes intestinal evacuation
- sulfateAcidic salt compound
- bathWashing in water
- bath soakProlonged immersion for relaxation
- detox bathCleansing soak drawing impurities
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- bath salts
- Saltssodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, sodium carbonate
- magnesium compoundsmagnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium chloride, magnesium citrate, magnesium silicate
- bath productsbath salts, bath bombs, body wash, bubble bath, shower gel
- bath suppliessoap, shampoo, washcloth, towel, bath towel
- bathingbath, bathtub, bathe, wash, tub
type of salt/mineral compound
Epsom salttable salt
Common food seasoning
sea salt · sodium chloride · kosher salt · iodized salt · rock salt
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