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In the 18th-century, this delightful market town was known for the famous Salts which took their name from the town – Epsom Salts, prior to this the town had become noted as a Spa town and visitors have been flocking here since the 17th-century for the medicinal properties contained in the waters.

What is epsom salt anyway?

According to Epsom and Ewell History Explorer, “tradition has it that the healing powers of the waters were discovered about 1618 when Henry Wicker was looking after animals on Epsom Common on a summer day during a water shortage.

He found a trickle of water in the hollow hoof print of a cow. He dug a small hole before taking the animals home for the night. Upon returning the next day he found the hole that he had made was full and running over with clear water.

But his cattle, however thirsty, would not drink from it because of its mineral taste. Wicker tried the water himself and was the first person in history to experience the effects of Epsom salts and he set about promoting the waters as a medicine.”

This bag is a VALUE! One issue that is an ongoing problem in my area (I live in a well populated suburb in a major city) Epsom salt, even store brands is more often than not SOLD OUT. Because of the size of the bags they eat up the small shelf space stores have for them and when people pick up more than one package they run out quickly. Amazon to the rescue.