Epsom salt Vs Andrews liver salt: Difference between Epsom salts and Andrews Liver salts..
Some persons are confused about the true identity and composition of Andrews liver salt and epsom salts. I decided to do the article about this knotty topic for educational purposes.
Did you know that Epsom salt isn’t actually a salt? It’s a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Studies have shown that magnesium and sulfate are both readily absorbed through the skin, making Epsom salt baths and easy and ideal way to enjoy the amazing health benefits. 🛁
Epsom salt is a popular remedy for many ailments. People use it to ease health problems, such as muscle soreness and stress. It’s also affordable, easy to use, and harmless when used appropriately. Epsom salt was first discovered in the town of Epsom in Surrey , England..that is where it got its name from.
BENEFITS OF EPSOM SALT
✅Cleans The Skin
✅Improved Heart Condition
✅Boost Blood Circulation
✅Moisturizes The Body
✅Retains Hydration
✅Restores Elasticity
✅Regulates Heart Beats
✅Helps to lower blood pressure
👉 Epsom salt is used in the relief of pains from Fibromyagia
👉Used in the treatment of insomnia
👉Epsom salt is used as laxative in the treatment of constipation.
Epsom salt bathwater or scrub can soften rough, dry skin, and exfoliate dead skin cells. It also soothe and smoothen skin affected by skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis. Epsom salt helps relax muscles and relieve pain.
Despite its name, Epsom salt is a completely different compound than table salt and even Andrews liver salt. It was most likely termed “salt” because of its chemical structure.
It has an appearance similar to table salt and is often dissolved in baths, which is why you may also know it as “bath salt.” While it looks similar to table salt, its taste is distinctly different. Epsom salt is quite bitter and unpalatable.
Some people still consume it by dissolving the salt in water and drinking it. However, due to its taste, you probably don’t want to add it to food.
Epsom salt is NOT an antacid or a medically recommended laxative .it has no effervescent property when compared to Andrews liver salt.
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Andrews liver salt is a very old drug that is used as antacid and laxative ….Andrews liver salt is used to treat mild stomach complaints like bloating, indigestion and heartburns from stomach ulcer and GERD. ANDREWS LIVER SALT COMES IN POWDER, and because it has an effervescent property when mixed with water, it is used to remove trapped wind in the stomach.
Composition of Andrews liver salt.
The powder contains sugar;
an antacid, sodium bicarbonate (22.6% w/w);
citric acid (to provide effervescence) (19.5% w/w);
and a laxative, magnesium sulphate (17.4% w/w).
Andrews liver salt is somewhat similar to Eno’s salts and Kruschen salts, and a mild form of Epsom salts which is just magnesium sulphate.
Summary: There is a huge difference between Epsom salt and Andrews liver salt though but contain magnesium sulphate…..I have highlighted them here in this article.
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