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What is/are the uses of Epsom salt?

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Pharmaceutical use
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Agricultural use
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used as a brewing salt
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Used as a desiccant
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The correct options are
A Pharmaceutical use
B Agricultural use
C used as a brewing salt
D Used as a desiccant
Epsom salt – actually magnesium sulfate – helps seeds germinate, makes plants grow bushier, produces more flowers, increases chlorophyll production and deters pests, such as slugs and voles. It also provides vital nutrients to supplement your regular fertilizer.

Epsom salt is a popular remedy for many ailments.

People use it to ease health problems, such as muscle soreness and stress. It's also affordable, easy to use, and harmless when used appropriately

Epsom is used to add sulfate and magnesium ions to brewing water.

Drie-Rite is a brand of Anhydrous Calcium Sulfate commonly used as a Desiccant.

Epsom salt has all the above mentioned uses.

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