Magnesium sulfate, better known as Epsom salts, is a chemical compound made up of magnesium, oxygen and sulfur. Epsom salts chemical makeup is highly absorbent and draws toxins from whatever surface it encounters, including human skin, which makes it popular for use as a bath salt.
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Onions come from the "Allium" family of plants, with many species consisting of a bulb that grows underground with a vertical stem appearing above ground. A relative of garlic, most onions have a sharp, spicy flavor, although some are sweet and mild. They are used in dishes throughout the world and also medicinally.
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Turmeric is a plant from the ginger family native to South Asia and can be cultivated in warm, tropical climates with plenty of rainfall. The rhizomes, or stems of the plant are harvested, dried and usually pounded to a fine powder which reveals a yellow gold color.
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Herpes is an infectious disease spread by bodily fluids and skin-to-skin contact, with varying types. The more common types of herpes are genital and oral, with painful sores developing around infected areas.
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Preservatives are substances, natural or synthetic, that help keep foods fresh looking and tasting longer and prevent them from rotting or deteriorating too quickly. Synthetic or artificial preservatives are used in processed and packaged foods sold in grocery and convenient stores for longer shelf life.
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Electrolytes are substances, usually salts, acids or bases, that contain ions. These ions are electrically conductive and help receive and send messages throughout the body. Electrolytes can be lost by heavy exertion and sweating, vomiting, diarrhea and alcohol, all which can cause dehydration.
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Starch is a carbohydrate found in many foods. It is a white and tasteless substance that can be processed to make numerous products, some of which are sugars, thickeners for foods such as corn starch, and laundry starch. In potatoes, starch is abundant and makes for a good staple food.
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Constipation is classified as irregular or difficult bowel movements and can lead to a blocked colon due to impacted feces. Symptoms of constipation include discomfort in the lower abdomen, fatigue and inability to pass gas or stool.
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The nasal cavity is an empty space behind the nose and the eyes. Air that passes through the cavity is heated or cooled before passing through the rest of the respiratory system. The air is also cleansed by tiny hairs acting as filters that are present in the sinus cavity.
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Coconut oil is derived from the flesh of the coconut by extracting the oil from coconut milk or from the dry flesh that is shredded and compressed. Coconut oil is used for cooking, though it is one of the less popular oils for this, as well as for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.
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