One of the earliest discoveries of magnesium sulfate, the scientific name of Epsom Salt, occurred back in Shakespeare's day in Epsom, England, which explains the first half of the name. The term "salt" probably refers to the specific chemical structure of the compound, although many people mistakenly assume it refers to the crystalline structure of Epsom Salt, which has an appearance similar to that of table salt.

While there are various ways of manufacturing and packaging Epsom Salt, chemically all Epsom Salt is the same. The Epsom salt you buy in a container at one grocery store or pharmacy is the same as what you would find at another grocery store or pharmacy. See similar questions...

Most drug stores sell it in convenient, consumer-sized packages. Look for it where you find aspirin, Tylenol or Ace bandages (because it's used as a treatment for muscle aches) or in the laxative section (magnesium sulfate is an effective, naturally occurring laxative). See similar questions...

Epsom Salt is an FDA-approved laxative. Consult the package for directions. It's always a good idea to consult your doctor before ingesting any over-the-counter medication, however. See similar questions...

Epsom Salt can be purchased at your local drugstore or home improvement center in 1-lb to 6-lb bags. Please contact either your drugstore or home improvement center to inquire about ordering larger quantities. See similar questions...

Several old jam or jelly recipes called for Epsom Salt to help the product gel, but this is NOT a recommended practice. Epsom Salt is a bitter, colorless or white crystalline salt which is a hydrated magnesium sulfate. Magnesium has the ability to form weak links with pectin in the presence of sugar and acid. See similar questions...

lt;Anthony suggests 1 tablespoon for 10 gallons, so I would go with about 3/4 of a teaspoon for 2 gallons.> I could use advice on everything from how to get a tank's pH level just right so my fish is most comfortable, lt;Sounds like a swim bladder disorder, very common with the wide bodied gold fish. Cannot always be cured, but it is worth a shot, checkout the link below for more info. Let us know if you have any further questions. See similar questions...

For commercial or industrial uses, contact one of the members of the Epsom Salt Industry Council, listed here. For amounts smaller than a truckload or skid, contact your local retailer to see if you can negotiate a discount price. See similar questions...

Magnesium and sulfates can be ingested from foods or mineral supplements, but both substances are readily absorbed through the skin. The benefits of magnesium and sulfates are explained under the benefits section of this site. Many doctors believe that autism is accompanied by bowel disorders that make it difficult to absorb nutrients and to purge the body of wastes. See similar questions...

Please consult with your local spa dealer to determine whether it is safe to add Epsom Salt to your hot tub or whirlpool. See similar questions...

The Epsom salt solution has many beneficial properties to the skin. We have no information on the effects of salt on hair. You thoroughly rinse the salt from your hair and body when you leave the tank. We have not found any way to keep hair dry while floating. Return to Top See similar questions...

NEPHROSIS: Just throw a small handfull in a bottle. Swirl it around every 5 minutes for an hour or so. Filter 'till its clear. Shromadon: Swim has experimented with different butane on his oil. The unrefined stuff produces harsh smoke however, when the butane is about half evaporated there will be some fluffy lookin' floaties in there. Swim scoopes 'em out with a spoon and the harshness is gone. Effects from LSA/LSH take longer to take effect than LSD...it takes from 1. See similar questions...

The answer to this depends on the patient's heart failure severity. The Recommended Dietary Allowance of sodium is 2400 milligrams, but patients with Class III-IV heart failure should limit their intake to 2000 milligrams or less. top See similar questions...

Epsom salts is the common name for magnesium sulfate which in adequate supply can produce bigger flowers and healthier plants. Both magnesium and sulfur are essential elements for plant growth. It has been suggested by garden writers, extension people, and rose enthusiasts that roses require higher than normal levels of magnesium seldom found in complete fertilizers. See similar questions...

Cover the bottom of a small glass jar with washed rock crystals and add enough filtered or artesian water so that you have three times the amount of water as crystals. The brine can be used after two hours, but allow 24 hours for it to reach a full saturation point of 26% in solution. Start with one drop per day and work up to a maximum of one teaspoon per day. Take in a glass of pure water on an empty stomach. The brine is very powerful so start slowly and find the proper amount for your body. See similar questions...

The differences are many. First, Epsom Salts are Magnesium Sulfate only, which is known for its' anti-inflammatory qualities. There are NO OTHER minerals in Epsom Salts. Second, to the best of our knowledge, Epsom Salts are lab created now, whereas the Dead Sea Salts we import (from the Israeli side of the Dead Sea which also borders Jordan) are naturally harvested and solar dried. See similar questions...

In spite of the name, Epsom salts has nothing to do with salt, but is magnesium sulfate. Magnesium is needed for green healthy plants as it aids in the production of chlorophyll. Most fertilizers contain little or no magnesium, therefore it is a good idea to sprinkle about ¼ to1/2 of a cup of Epsom salt around each full sized rose bush in the Spring. It is considered to be an aid in getting new basal breaks, which is another way of saying new canes growing up from the bud union. See similar questions...

Other names for Poland's Syndrome include Poland sequence, Poland anomaly, Poland syndactyly, absence of the pectoralis muscle with syndactyly, Pectoral dysplasia-dysdactyly. "Poland" may be seen as the possesive "Poland's" or simply "Poland", depending on the author. DISCLAIMER This site is for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice. See similar questions...

This started in late July 2003 when we became aware that our son, Sergeant Brian Horn with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, was still living under extremely harsh conditions. His unit parachuted into Northern Iraq on 26 March 2003 (Brian spent his birthday on that plane) and 5 months later was still sleeping on the ground. We never knew this, it wasn't told to us by Brian or any of his soldiers. See similar questions...

The Rialto is named for a marketplace in Venice in the vicinity of the Rialto bridge. As people gathered there to gossip and exchange ideas, so do we gather here. See similar questions...