Epsom salts
noun[plural]
(alsoepsom salts)uk/ˌep.səm ˈsɒlts/us/ˌep.səm ˈsɑːlts/(alsoEpsom salt,epsom salt[U])apowderthat consists ofcrystals(=small,regularshapedpieces)of thechemicalmagnesiumsulphate, used inbathstohelpmusclepain, and also as alaxative(= asubstancethathelpspeoplepasssolidwaste):
Aftergameshesoakshissoremusclesinhotbathsof Epsomsalts.
Cansoakingin Epsomsalthelprelievefungalconditionslike athlete'sfoot?
Eachdaystartswith aglassof Epsomsaltsinwarmwatertocleansethesystem.
Compare
bath salts
- Isatsoakingmytenderanklein abucketofwaterand Epsomsalts.
- Homemadetofuis oftencurdledusing epsomsalts, that is,magnesiumsulphate.
- There is nobenefitinsoakingfeetin Epsomsaltcomparedtoregulartablesalt.
- Hisbookincludesseveralenemarecipeswithingredientsincludinggarlic, Epsomsalt,coffee, andyogurt.
Medicines & drugs
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- anti-depression
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- coke
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- cortisol
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- tamoxifen
- tea tree
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