# How is Magnesium Sulfate (epsom salts) a homeopathic remedy?

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**Created:** [January 4, 2020, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-magnesium-sulfate-epsom-salts-a-homeopathic-remedy/845923 "2020-01-04T05:57:08Z")\
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> [@Sunny\_Daze](#):
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> How would one find a chiropracter like this? I have developing scoliosis.

PM me if you want with your city and I can ask if they know of a similar clinic in the area. FWIW my doctor was aware of and cool with my traction therapy. I am not the ultimate expert so ask around. My scoliosis caused secondary problems that were painful and alarming, but in the end it is amazing what is possible to cure these days. IMHO is is worth thousands of $$$ to nip it in the bud.

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**Post date:** [January 6, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-magnesium-sulfate-epsom-salts-a-homeopathic-remedy/845923/22 "2020-01-06T20:08:01Z")

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For what it’s worth, the veterinarian who treats my cats recommends immediate soaking of puncture wounds (i.e. cat or dog bites) in a concentrated solution of hot water (as hot as you can stand he says) and epsom salts, along with squeezing to extract as much blood as possible to flush any contamination out. More a home remedy than a homeopathic one.

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**Post date:** [January 6, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-magnesium-sulfate-epsom-salts-a-homeopathic-remedy/845923/23 "2020-01-06T21:34:33Z")

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I actually think the conflation of homeopathic with nontraditional medicine is intentional by the homeopathic people, as it makes homeopathy seem like it at least sometimes works. Maybe there is some genuine confusion, but they are talking advantage of it.

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