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PostPosted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:53 am
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Epson Salt or Magnesium Sulfate MG SO 4 * 7H2O

Laxative : ADULTS and children 12 YRS or OLDER 1/2 glass of water 1 to 2 teaspoons, CHILDREN 6 yrs to 12 yrs 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in 1/2 glass of water

Fertilizer : Sprinkle weekly on vegetables, houseplants or flowers.

Slug Prevention : Sprinkle around garden to prevent slugs

Makes Insulin more effective : This salt also increases the effectiveness of Insulin, helping to lower the risk or severity of Diabetes.

Splinters : Soak in Epsom salt, it will draw out the splinter.



DO NOT USE ON :
Sage : Do not apply! This herb is one of the few plants that doesn't like Epsom Salt.

There are alot more uses but I wanted to state some un usual ones
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:53 pm
I make bath salts with them, but they are good to add to a bath when you have sore muscles. If you have a scrape or surface injury, soaking the affected area will help prevent infections and ease bruising.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:45 pm
We use it in the garden good stuff


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