Old English carian, cearian be anxious, grieve; to feel concern or interest, from Proto-Germanic *karojanan (cf. Old High German charon to lament, Old Saxon karon to care, to sorrow), from the same source as care (n.).
Epsom salt is used as bath salts and for isolation tanks. Magnesium sulfate is the main preparation of intravenous magnesium. Internal uses include: Oral magnesium sulfate is commonly used as a saline laxative or osmotic purgative.
Epsom Salt also increases water in the intestines. Epsom Salt is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation. Not all external uses for Epsom Salt have been approved by the FDA. Epsom salt should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor. Epsom Salt may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.