Epsom salts
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a bitter colorless or white crystalline salt MgSO4·7H2O that is a hydrated magnesium sulfate with cathartic properties
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Instead, Smith advises patients to use two cups of Epsom salts, which break down into magnesium particles that get absorbed into the body, relieving muscle cramping and speeding up recovery.
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Laura Scholz, Outside, 16 Nov. 2025
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“Epsom salts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Epsom%20salts. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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