Epsom salt, named for a bitter saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England, is not actually salt but a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulphate. This traditional remedy serves a wide range of uses in the equine industry, it is an essential item in any tack box or first-aid kit for drawing out infections, relaxing muscles, and aiding digestion. Suitable for all-round veterinary use, this concentrated salt is a quality source of Magnesium also widely used as a laxative.
- Hoof Care & Poultices: Acts as a traditional drawing agent. It is regularly used in warm hoof baths to help draw out deep-seated foot abscesses or infections in horses and livestock.
- Muscle Recovery: Functions as a soothing muscle soak. When dissolved in warm water, it relaxes sore, tired muscles and relieves minor sprains or bruises.
- Equine Dietary Supplement: Can be fed as a daily supplement to help calm highly excitable or nervous horses, support muscular health, and reduce tremors.
- Grooming & Hygiene: Works as a natural coat degreaser to remove grease and build-up, leaving horses' coats clean and shiny.