Peroxide Vs. Epsom Salt

Alternative medicine practitioners, physical therapists and some doctors advise the use of hydrogen peroxide and epsom salt for various physical ailments. For instance, hydrogen peroxide and epsom salt can be used for treating muscle aches and pain; the patient does not have to ingest medication. Epsom salt and peroxide are alternatives to chemical medications that often have negative side effects.

Epsom Salt

Epsom salt is unrelated to table salt and is not used to flavor food. Epsom salt has natural homeopathic uses such as the ability to soften and soothe dry skin. Soaking in a hot bath with epsom salts softens skin and relaxes sore muscles; athletes and dancers use epsom salt to soak and relax their muscles after frequent use. When ingested under the direction of a doctor or nutritionist, epsom salt is a natural laxative.

Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide has a variety of uses. Hydrogen peroxide is used to improve the health of garden plants and lawn and used by hair stylists and beauticians to bleach hair and to lighten it for coloring. However, hydrogen peroxide can damage hair instead of simply lightening it if left in hair for too long. Medically, hydrogen peroxide is used in emphysema patients to improve lung capacity and breathing. Peroxide also helps diabetics' bodies process glucose.

Combined

Epsom salt is used to relax and heal sore muscles. However, epsom salt is even more beneficial when combined with hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide effectively oxygenates your skin, cleaning wounds and detoxifying your body while also helping relax muscles. Epsom salt penetrates deep into the body to intensify the muscle relaxation and relieve pain. Create your own hot bath for muscle relief by mixing 4 cups of epsom salt with 32 oz. of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide in the bath.

Other Options

When using hydrogen peroxide and epsom salt mixed in hot water for a bath or muscle soak, the result is useful but has no appealing scent. Using herbs, flowers and essential oils with their own natural healing properties in your hydrogen peroxide and epsom salt bath provides your body with even more benefits. The scent of plants such as lavender can relax a stressed mind; ginger helps clear congested sinuses.