Epsom salt, named for a bitter saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England, is not actually salt but a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Long known as a natural remedy for a number of ailments, Epsom salt has numerous health benefits:
• Eases stress and relaxes the body
• Relieves pain and muscle cramps
• Helps muscles and nerves function properly
• Helps prevent hardening of arteries and blood clots
• Eliminates toxins from the body
