When you think of Epsom salt, you probably think of muscle-relaxing baths and migraine relief. But while you might store this ...

Epsom salt contains magnesium, which all plants need for photosynthesis. Magnesium is rarely lacking in most soils so adding it to lawns is not useful. Only apply fertilizer after doing a soil ...

Epsom salt, chemically known as magnesium sulfate, is often touted as a beneficial supplement for tomato plants. The magnesium and sulfur found in Epsom salt are essential nutrients that support ...

A woman receives a massage with mineral salts. Epsom salt—a compound of magnesium and sulfates—has long been used as a treatment for giving your body the minerals it needs to function.

Epsom salt foot baths may benefit numerous conditions, though research is currently limited. Some people, such as those with diabetes, should avoid foot soaks. Epsom salt is a natural compound ...

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An Epsom salt bath has long been a favorite remedy for everyone from grandparents to Jessica Biel—the latter of whom says she soaked in 20 lbs of them ahead of last year’s Met Gala.