Epsom salt (MgSO4ยท7H2O) is a form of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4). It cold be used as a soil amendment (to increase either/both the magnesium or sulfur content of the soil), but there are cheaper forms of magnesium sulfate available. read more
Epsom Salt vs. Magnesium Chloride. Magnesium Salts (technically called Magnesium Chloride), is the compound you find in all Magnesium supplements and it has a different molecular structure than Epsom Salts. The molecular structure of Magnesium Chloride is much more easily absorbed into the body than that of Epsom Salt. read more
Both magnesium sulfate and magnesium chloride (as bath flakes) are recommended for use in the bath and are said to be readily absorbed through the skin. Although Epsom salts have historically been used for a long time, the use (and effects) of magnesium chloride as bath flakes is not as well known. read more