- By Milla Ezman
- August 19, 2018
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- Edited by Jisselle Regis
Magnesium Oil
Recipe
Made with Herbal Hydrosol.
Printable labels included
What is magnesium oil?
Why it's best to use Magnesium Chloride and not Magnesium Sulfate to make it?
Magnesium oil is actually not an oil at all! It’s called an “oil” because of the oily feel of magnesium chloride mixed with water.
Magnesium chloride is not the same magnesium found in Epsom salt. Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. Magnesium chloride is better suited for transdermal absorption.
However, Epsom salts (the sulfates) are also very important, specifically for children with autism, because they usually are sulfate deficient.
Magnesium sulfate, commonly known as Epsom salts, is rapidly excreted through the kidneys and therefore dicult to assimilate. This would explain in part why the effects from Epsom salt baths do not last long and why you need more magnesium sulfate in a bath than magnesium chloride to get similar results. Magnesium chloride is easily assimilated and metabolized in the human body."
“For purposes of cellular detoxification and tissue purification, the most effective form of magnesium is magnesium chloride, which has a strong excretory effect on toxins and stagnant energies stuck in the tissues of the body, drawing them out through the pores of the skin. This is a powerful hydrotherapy that draws toxins from the tissues, replenishes the “vital fluid” of the cells and restores cellular magnesium to optimum levels.” – “Magnesium Chloride vs Magnesium Sulphate”
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes 8lb - Pure Genuine Zechstein Magnesium Chloride
Ultra Epsom Premium Epsom Salt, Medium grain. Magnesium sulfate - 50 lb Bag
What do we need magnesium for?
Magnesium is essential for:
- proper immune function;
- for controlling infectious bacteria and other unwanted microbes;
- proper function of nerve and brain cells;
- the metabolism of sugars and fats;
- detoxification;
- sleep;
- hormonal balance;
- skin health;
- joint & muscle function…
Research shows magnesium can help to ease stress, anxiety, muscle soreness, joint pain, constipation, migraines, headaches, PMS, asthma, eczema, psoriasis, and aid in promoting restful sleep.
It helps relieve restless legs syndrome, leg cramps and muscle spasms, helps with collagen production and increasing energy, and regulates bladder function.
Modern farming and food-processing methods, depleted magnesium out of almost all foods today, including fresh vegetables and water. Reports say that 80% of all Americans are deficient in this vital mineral. Thats why its important to consume high quality organic foods. It is also better if you can grow some of your own food.
Dietary sources of magnesium:
- whole, unrefined sea salt, especially the coarse grey variety harvested by hand along the Brittany coast of France, known as ‘Celtic sea salt’.
- Pumpkin seeds
- Spinach
- Swiss chard
- Kale
- Mustard Greens
- Sesame seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Quinoa
- Black & Navy beans
- Avocados
- Fatty Fish
- Brown rice
- Bananas
- Figs
- Dark chocolate
- Oats
Why Topical?
Skin is THE MOST EFFICIENT ORGAN FOR DETOXIFICATION.
Transdermal magnesium gets into the cells – where it is most needed – very quickly.
The most popular ways to supplement magnesium transdermally is a bath, a spray and a lotion. Body spray and massage are the most economical ways to do it. Just spray or massage the body with magnesium oil or lotion once a day after a bath or a shower.
Why with Herbal Hydrosol?
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Magnesium Oil Recipe
- 1/2 C. Ancient Minerals Magnesium chloride flakes
- 1/2 C. Herbal hydrosol, spring or distilled water
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Add the magnesium flakes into the warm water (or hydrosol) and stir well until completely mixed.
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Pour into a glass spray bottle.
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Spray magnesium oil on your arms, legs, and stomach daily. Avoid sensitive areas and mucous membranes. You may have tingling, slight itching or stinging during initial use. This should subside during the absorption process. After a while of applying magnesium oil daily, you likely won’t experience it anymore.
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Use the magnesium oil starting with 3-4 squirts a day and building up to as many as 10, roughly, (for children) to 20 (adults). Magnesium oil may act as a laxative, so the test to see how much you need to apply is to simply watch your bowel movements. If they become too loose, then reduce the dose.
- Some may experience more sensitivity - the magnesium oil is water-soluble and can be diluted with water to form a lower concentration for a lighter application. Start with a 1:1 ratio but the solution can be diluted even further.
- No rinsing is necessary unless your skin feels uncomfortable due to any natural salt residue.
or you can buy the one I already made with my homemade Wild Bergamot Hydrosol in my Shop:
Amber Glass Spray Bottles (2 Pack)
Free Printable labels
I used these Avery 2x4 Labels (#5163)
References:
“Salt” – Daniel Reid https://hps-online.com/foodprof14.htm
my secret section:
https://www.magnesiumoil.org.uk/magnesium-chloride-vs-magnesium-sulphate/
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