Epsom Salts

[Remolacha]

I've heard about soaking sore toes and such in Epsom salts, but never done it. I know you dissolve the salts in warm water, but can anyone tell me the ratio? Thanks

[JohnF]

About 1 cup per gallon will do.

 

It's amazing stuff... I once used it super-staturated (stir until no more will dissolve) to replace the liquid in a lava lamp!

[Houndtime]

You can use it to fertilize your plants, too!

[XTRAWLD]

Its something like 8 cups water to 1 cup of salts for a human bath. If you are doing it for soaking greyhound toes, I grab a healthy fistfull and put it in a bucket, or a tablespoon or 2 for a yogurt size container.

 

If you put your hand in it and test it, and your hand starts pulsing/throbbing, it's too much. But honestly, I don't think its too concerning just to eyeball an amount. A pinch however certainly won't be enough for a yogurt container.

Edited March 6, 2017 by XTRAWLD

[greysmom]

I use two heaping tablespoons for about a cup of hot water.

 

If you're soaking toes it's often easier to soak a wash cloth in the epsom salt water, then wrap around the foot, then cover the foot with a plastic bad (like a ziploc) and use a rubber band to secure. You can do this while they are laying down and more comfortable and they don't have to stand still.

[NeylasMom]

I just followed the instructions on the container. It ended up being something like 1/8th of a cup to a cup of water I think?

 

I did it when Z was laying down. Gallon size Ziploc bag with the liquid. Propped his foot up on a folded towel and then pulled the bag over his foot. I would sort of loosely cinch it with my hand around his ankle so the water got trapped in a smaller area the foot was in and then I'd hang out for 10 minutes. It was hugely helpful for us. Twice a day, let it air dry, then we used Trypzyme and applied padding, wrapped it and covered it with a baby sock.