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Epson salt for gargle is safe?
Is epson salt for gargle safe or no. Many of my friends says that it is helpful in many case. Does it harm to body if used if any way. And if used do any thing to cover up🙏🙏
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Epsom salt is not used for gargling purpose. Ideally rock salt is used for gargling purpose.
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In case Epsom salt is swallowed no harm is done. To be doubly safe drinking a glass of buttermilk or eating a ripe banana will help.
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Dr. Lakin Vira
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
It is safe to use.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Do just warm water gargle
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Indore
Epsom salt gargle is used in chronic halitosis,Normally for sore throats we use. Salt water gargle.Ingestion of Epsom salt have laxatives effect.It should be avoided in kidney patients
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