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Record 1 2003-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmacy
  • Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
DEF

... a bitter colorless or white crystalline salt with cathartic qualities.

CONT

With eastern, acid soils, epsom salts, magnesium sulfate, can be added to promote healthier growth of plants such as tomatoes. Due to the acid nature of these soils, magnesium is unavailable to plants and gardeners benefit from fertilizing with epsom salts.

OBS

Used as a cathartic and to reduce inflammation. Most commonly used as the therapeutic agent in a hot bath.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pharmacie
  • Fumure et amélioration du sol

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Farmacia
  • Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
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