Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Yes, 2 t non-aluminum baking soda; so sorry Re: epsom salt ointment What is 2 t non-aluminum? Is that supposed to be 2 t non-aluminum baking soda? Lynn > Citrus Punch > > Here is a good recipe for Epson salt ointment: > > 1 cup epsom salts > 2 t non-aluminum > 1/2 cup boiling distilled water > 2 T glycerin > 1/4 cup almond, olive or sunflower oil > 1/2 cup favorite natural lotion or cream from HFS or 1/2 cup coconut butter > > optional: > > a few drops lavender or other essential oils > a T flaxseed oil > a T evening primrose oil > A T of MSM powder to boost sulfate levels > > This is like making a real mayonnaise; you need to blend at high speed and add the ingredients a little at a time. > > Boil water and add to Epsom salts and baking soda in blender, pulse til dissolved and not grainy (must be boiling). Add glycerin, then slowly add oils while blending to emulsify. Still blending, add lotion, cream or coconut butter a little at a time. Pour into a clean container, preferably ceramic or glass. > > You can store half in the refrig in jar and keep half at room temp, remember that salts, soda and herbal oils are good preservatives. Use after bath on clean skin before bedtime. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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