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Definition of “Epsom salts”

Epsom salts

functioning as singular or plural a medicinal preparation of hydrated magnesium sulphate, used as a purgative

C18: named after Epsom, where they occur naturally in the water

AN injection of Epsom salts can more than halve the risk of a potentially fatal illness in pregnant women, a survey revealed yesterday.

Sun, News of the World (2002)

Adding plain salt or Epsom salts to the water also helps relieve aches and pains.

Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)

Hugh was undergoing a liver cleanse, which, Morning explained, confined his intake to nothing but apple juice and Epsom salts.

Salley Vickers MR GOLIGHTLY'S HOLIDAY (2003)

It does such a good job that I would treat all newly sown seeds with the Epsom salts and water as soon as they are sown.

Courier, Sunday Mail (2005)

Live for a week or two on nothing but milk and oranges, with an occasional dose of Epsom salts.

Eric Newby A BOOK OF LANDS AND PEOPLES (2003)

Poison ivy: If you don't have Epsom salts , fill a hot bath and throw in a dozen tablets of Alka-Seltzer.

Maxim (2005)

The biggest downside is a morning dose of Epsom salts and a breakfast of water, various supplements and a stale roll.

Times, Sunday Times (2002)

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