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Epsom salts

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Name: Epsom salts

Other Names: Magnesium sulfate, bitter salts

Description: Epsom salt is scientifically known as Magnesium sulfate is a chemical compound containing magnesium and sulfate, with the formula MgSO4. Magnesium sulfate paste has been used as an agent for drawing boils and carbuncles. For instance Magnoplasm is a dehydrated mixture of magnesium sulphate and glycerol used for treatment of abscesses, boils and carbuncles. Magnoplasm can be used cold or warmed for easier spreading. Epsom of salts is the first-line antidysrhythmic agent for Torsades de pointes in cardiac arrest under the 2005 ECC guidelines. Recent studies have shown that magnesium sulfate can be nebulized to reduce the symptoms of acute asthma attacks. Intravenous magnesium sulfate may be able to prevent cerebral palsy in preterm babies. Magnesium sulfate can also delay labor in the case of premature labor, to delay Preterm birth. Users of Epsom Salts in the gel form can be used for reduction of pain associated with fybromyalgia and osteoporosis. It has been shown that both magnesium and sulphate are absorbed through the skin when bathing in 1% solution of Epsom salts. Epsom salts can be used to treat pre-eclampsia in pregnant women. Epsom of salts solution has also been used to remove blemishes and acne when applied in poultice form. Soaking in a bath with added Epsom salts can soothe muscle aches and pains and help improve rough patches in the skin. Epsom salts should not be ingested or used in an enema if you have pre-existing stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea. During pregnancy consult your doctors before using Epsom salts. Do not ingest Epsom salts to relieve constipation or use them in an enema unless you are directed to do so by a qualified physician.

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Specific Conditions Treated: Edema

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Conditions Treated: Urology

Specific Conditions Treated: Cystitis

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Specific Conditions Treated: Colitis

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