SU-PER Epsom Salts

For wet dressing, poultices and turbulators. An aid in the temporary relief of minor soreness and in drawing out swelling. May be used for wet dressing as a soak solution, and in poultices on horses legs and feet. To use, dissolve 2 cups per gallon of water.

SU-PER® Epsom Salts has been used by horsemen for generations as an aid in the temporary relief of minor soreness and in drawing out swelling. It’s most often used in soaks to help with muscle and nerve function,
especially after exercise or competition. Epsom salts can help manage inflammation caused by overexertion.

Although it’s been used since the 17th century, there still is no clear indication of exactly how Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) works. Some have said it absorbs through the skin to soothe sore muscles and restore
magnesium imbalances that cause muscle tension; others state that the ionic charge of the minerals in an epsom salt soak help draw out inflammation and toxins. All that is known for sure is that Epsom salt is a staple in tack rooms around the world for good reason.

In addition to using directly in a soak, you can soak cold water bandages in an epsom salts solution for use when soaking isn’t an option. SU-PER® Epsom Salts may also be used as a thick paste to place on bug bites or hoof abscesses (just add a bit of water), or in poultices to increase the drawing ability.