magnesium sulphate

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Magnesium sulphate is a chemical compound containing Magnesium 
Sulphur & Oxygen with the formula MgSO4. It has a tendency to absorb 
water from the atmosphere, so it is often found in hydrated form i.e. 
MgSO4. 7H2O. Magnesium Heptahydrate, also known as Epsom Salt is the 
most commonly available form of Magnesium sulphate. It is an important 
raw material used in Pharmaceuticals.

Magnesium Sulphate has a variety of uses, both in anhydrous 
(powder / flakes) form as well as hydrated form. The product is used in 
pharmaceutical industries as a purgative and has a wide market in 
pharmaceutical industries in different parts of the country. Some of the key 
medicinal values of Magnesium sulphate or Epsom salt are as under :
When used orally, it acts as a laxative. It helps the removal of undigested 
food present in the large intestine and by stimulating bowel movement, it 
acts as a remedy for constipation.
Magnesium Sulphate when administered in the veins or muscles of 
pregnant women, helps to delay premature labor and thereby prevent a 
premature birth.
Magnesium Sulphate is also used to treat severe attacks of Asthma. 
Epsom salts dissolved in water and applied on the joints can give relief to 
joint pains of arthritic patients.
It acts as a cosmetic agent and is easily absorbed in to the skin. Thus it 
helps in cleanings, soothing inflammations like boils and preventing 
wrinkling of the skin.
Epsom salt is also good for many hair related problems. When applied 
with shampoo, it absorbs the excess oil from oily hair, and adds glow and 
bounce to the hair. A warm mixture of Hair conditioner and Epsom salt, 
when used on hair is said to give it a shine. 
In Agriculture & gardening, it is used to correct Magnesium 
deficiency. Magnesium Sulphate is used in bath salts, particularly in 
flotation therapy, where high concentrations raise the bath waters specific 
gravity, effectively making the body more buoyant. Anhydrous Magnesium 
Sulphate is commonly used as a desiccant in organic synthesis due to its 
affinity to water.