Epsom Salt Compress: A Simple Guide for Pain Relief & Healing

Magnesium sulfate is often referred to as Epsom salt. Epsom salt is used as a health remedy for sprains and bruises. It can also be used to get splinters out, or to aid in the healing of an insect bite. Many people soak in a tub with Epsom salt, but it can also be used in a compress.

Things You'll Need

• 2 cups hot water
• 2 cups Epsom salt
• Bowl
• Towel

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Instructions

• 1

  Pour the water into a bowl.

• 2

  Add the Epsom salt and mix the two ingredients together. You want the Epsom salt to dissolve in the water.

• 3

  Place a towel in the bowl and let it soak up the mixture.

• 4

  Wring the towel out and place it over the bruise or insect bite.

• 5

  Re-wet the compress every 10 minutes and reapply.