How Do You Use Epsom Salt As A Laxative?
Epsom salt is a very useful and handy product to have around your home. It is commonly used to soothe pain from minor injuries, such as sprains and bruises. You do this by using Epsom salt in water as a first-aid soak. But you can also use Epsom salt as a colon cleanser or saline laxative for relief of sporadic constipation. Here’s how. (Although Epsom salt is effective as a laxative, you should only use this remedy on occasion, or when absolutely necessary.) Pour 8 oz. of drinking water into a glass. The directions on the box will tell you to dissolve the doses into half a glass of water, but 8 oz. is an amount that works. For people 12 years of age or older, measure 1 to 2 tsp. of Epsom salt into the glass. For those ages 6 to 12, use less (approximately 1/2 to 1 tsp.). Squirt some lemon juice into the water to flavor the mixture (as much as it takes to make it drinkable for you). Stir the mixture until the ingredients have completely dissolved. Drink all of the mixture, then wait ne
