25/11/2020
Water has been used as a valuable therapeutic agent since time immemorial.In all major ancient civilisations,bathing was considered an important measure for the maintenance of health and prevention disease.A proper Epsom salt tub should be filled with about 135 litres of hot water at 40oC.One to 1 1/2 kg. of epsom salt should be dissolved in the water.The patient should drink a glass of cold water,cover the head and then lie down in the tub,completely immersing the trunk,thighs and legs for 15 to 20 minutes.The best time to take this bath is just before retiring to bed.This is useful in cases of sciatica,lumbago,rheumatism,diabetes,neuritis,cold and catarrh,kidney disorders and other Utica acid and skin infections.