What is Hot bath with Epsom salts and essential oils?
Category: Lifestyle Modifications
Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) are made up of a naturally occurring mineral that is found in water magnesium sulfate. An essential oil is any concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle and joint pain | 22 | 9 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 8 | 3 | |
| Anxious mood | 3 | 1 | |
| Insomnia | 2 | 2 | |
| Muscle aches | 2 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 6 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hot bath with Epsom salts and essential oils
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Drowsiness | 2 | |
| Jarisch-Herxeimer reaction | 1 | |
| Sweating increased | 1 |
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