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Epsom salt baths are beneficial for treating any disease swellings, and skin inflammations. A long soak has the
that might cause or result from a magnesium defi- ability to reduce swelling and pain almost immedi-
ciency, especially chronic diseases like heart disease ately.
and arrhythmias, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue syn- To Benefit from an Epsom Salt Soak: To re-
drome, arthritis, and some mental illness.
ceive all of these benefits, soak in an Epsom salt bath
Detoxifying the Body: The dissolved sulfur in an for at least 40 minutes to 1 hour. Use two cups or more
Epsom salt bath helps the body flush out toxins. It of Epsom salt in a full bath tub of warm water. For a
pulls toxins and heavy metals out of the body. foot soak, add 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt per gallon
(4 Liters) of warm water. To aid the detoxifying pro-
Reduces Inflammation: A soak in Epsom salt cess, drink plenty of water before, during, and after the
also reduces inflammation and pain in sore muscles,
soak.

Listerine

Listerine is a combination of alcohol and essential oils Treat Itchy Skin: Listerine treats pain and itchy
that are good for killing bacteria and fungus on the skin caused by bug bites, bee stings, poison ivy, aller-
body. In addition to sanitizing the mouth and sweeten- gies, psoriasis, and acne. It sanitizes the area, reduces
ing the breath, it is useful for killing bacteria and fun- pain, and relieves the itch temporarily.
gus in wounds and on the skin.
Clean Blisters and Wounds: Clean wounds and
Medicinal Use. Get Rid of Lice: Listerine can blisters with Listerine to keep them from getting in-
be used to kill lice in the hair. Apply Listerine to the fected. The Listerine kills bacteria on the skin surface.
scalp and hair, soaking it well. Cover it with a disposa- Repeat several times daily to keep the wound clean.
ble shower cap and leave it on for 2 hours. Wash and
rinse like usual. Use a lice comb to remove the nits. Toe and Nail Fungus: Add a cup of Listerine to
your foot soak to treat nail fungus. Soak daily until the
Get Rid of Ticks: To get a tick to turn loose soak a fungus clears up completely.
cotton ball or pad with Listerine and use it to cover the
tick for 10 to 15 seconds. The tick will usually let go Other Uses. Kills Mold and Mildew: Listerine
quickly and can be removed with tweezers. also kills molds and mildew. Use it in a spray bottle to
kill small spots of mold and mildew. Spray the area
thoroughly and let it soak in.

Potassium

Permanganate

dermatitis, eczema, vaginal thrush, and vulvovagini-
Potassium permanganate is a chemical compound
with medicinal use for the cleaning of wounds, treat- tis.
ing skin conditions, and disinfecting water. It is a Apply a small amount on small wounds and soak
strong oxidizer, capable of starting fires when in con- larger areas in a very dilute solution. If necessary, a
tact with oxidizable materials. dilute potassium permanganate water bath can be
used. Compresses can also be used.
Medicinal Use. Skin Infections: Potassium
permanganate can irritate or even burn the skin when Wound Cleansing: Cleaning wounds with dilute
used in strong solutions. It must be carefully prepared concentrations of potassium permanganate kills bac-
into very dilute solutions before use. Only a small teria, funguses, and viruses. This prevents wound in-
amount is needed to provide relief from skin infec- fections.
tions including canker sores, ulcers, abscesses, acne,

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