What exactly is Epsom salt, and what are its effects? Today we'll provide a detailed introduction. Epsom salt is a widely distributed sulfate mineral, specifically a crystalline form refined from the sulfate mineral mirabilite. 【Alternative Names】Sodium sulfate, Epsom salt 【Foreign Name】Sodium Sulfate 【Properties and Meridians】Salty, bitter, cold. Enters the Stomach and Large Intestine meridians.Properties and Meridian Tropism: Salty, bitter, cold. Enters the Stomach and Large Intestine meridians.
Functions and Indications: Clears heat and promotes bowel movements; moistens dryness and softens hardness; clears fire and reduces swelling. Used for constipation due to real heat, dry and hard stools, abdominal pain from food stagnation, and intestinal abscesses with swelling and pain. Externally applied for mastitis and hemorrhoids with swelling and pain.
【Indications】1. For constipation and abnormal intestinal fermentation; may be combined with anthelmintics. Combined with activated charcoal, treats food or drug poisoning. 2. For obstructive jaundice and chronic cholecystitis. 3. For convulsions, eclampsia, uremia, tetanus, hypertensive encephalopathy, and acute renal hypertensive crisis.4. Also indicated for angina pectoris with frequent episodes unresponsive to other treatments; particularly effective in patients with hypertension. 5. Topical application as a warm compress to reduce inflammation and swelling.
【Dosage and Administration】6–15 g. Not for decoction; dissolve in medicinal liquid or boiling water before ingestion. For external use, apply appropriate amount as a poultice to affected area.
【Caution】Contraindicated in pregnant women.
【Storage】Store tightly sealed below 30°C to prevent deliquescence.
【Specifications】15–20g per dose. For constipation, use 3%–5% aqueous solution taken on an empty stomach in the morning.
That concludes our introduction to Epsom salt and its effects. We hope this information has provided you with a clear understanding. Finally, we sincerely wish you good health and happiness.