How to Use Salt Water to Induce Vomiting

On the unfortunate occasion of ingesting some form of liquid that is poisonous, sometimes the best thing one can do to quickly save yourself from the adverse affects is to induce vomiting. Inducing vomiting is not always an easy task and should only be performed if it is completely necessary.

Things You'll Need

• Warm water
• Salt

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Instructions

• 1

  Fill a glass with warm tap water.

• 2

  Stir 4 tbsp of table salt into the glass.

• 3

  Allow the salt to completely dissolve.

• 4

  Close your eyes, pinch your nose and drink the salt water.

• 5

  Wait. Sometimes the simple act of consuming can induce vomiting, but sometimes you must wait, and you will most likely feel some discomfort. Be prepared.