Maximize Health with Magnesium Oil: Benefits & Uses

Magnesium Foot Soak

Posted by Richard (Menlo, Iowa) on 10/24/2010

I've been doing a foot soak for the last couple of days hoping to get some relief for muscle spasms. Can anyone give me and idea how long it takes to replenish a magnesium deficiency? Thanks Richard

Replied by Carly
(Seattle, Wa - Usa)
10/24/2010

Hi Richard -

The fastest way to up your magnesium is to take a supplement. Take a 400mg Magnesium Citrate every day. If you don't want to take a pill... You can always take a good dose of Milk of Magnesia (MOM) and back off from the dose when you have loose stools (diharreah) sorry, never could spell that word. ;-)

Aside from that, take a bath, and soak in a tub with the MG (follow directions on the pkg). Soaking your feet is all good, but if it isn't sufficient if you are having body cramping from lack of it. Another thing, make sure you are not depleting your potassium. Eat a bananna and drink a glass of tomato and / or orange juice every day. If you are low on any of the essential minerals / electrolytes it can really mess you up. It is hard to tell what is missing at times, which is why having a very well balanced diet with a lot of fruits and veggies is so very important. Good luck. Carly

Replied by Catherine
(Wellington, New Zealand)
11/29/2010

And don't forget you need B6 to utilize magnesium properly. So keep your B vitamins up there during any effort to revitalise health.

Replied by Roger
(Colorado Springs, Colorado)
11/16/2012

Carly from Seattle, you are missing transdermal magnesium and the whole point of transdermal. You mentioned that if you take too much orally that you will get diahrea. That does not happen with transdermal. And many people can never take enough orally to compensate for magnesium deficiency.

Replied by Anne
(Vancouver, CA)
05/16/2014

Richard, Dr. Marc Sircus recommends rubbing magnesium oil all over your body every day for about two months in order to heal chronic problems. For a case of muscle spasm, I would recommend rubbing the oil onto the site of the muscle spasm itself every morning and evening. Many people report immediate relief using this method, but it may take up to two months of continuous application to experience full therapeutic benefits.

Dr. Marc Sircus says to go ahead and reuse the magnesium water you use for footbaths. I don't worry about toxins being released from the skin outward to the water, if this is possible, because the magnesium oil counters such toxins anyway. I take a deep footbath in a regular dish bucket so that the water covers my ankles. The effect is transcendent and hard to describe. I guess the word would be heavenly.


Magnesium Foot Soak
Posted by Merryanne (Orange City, Florida, USA) on 09/30/2009 113 posts

I have been searching for the link to find out how to make Magnesium foot soak, merryanne

EC: You will need magnesium chloride flakes (sources posted at the top of the transdermal magnesium therapy page).

Add 1 cup of magnesium chloride flakes to 1 cup of boiling water. Allow to dissolve and cool slightly, then pour into a pyrex casserole dish (one that will fit both feet). You need just enough liquid to soak the bottom of your feet. It's not much at all. Soak feet for at least 20 minutes.

Good idea to have a damp towel next to you to wipe solution off feet before you walk around when finished!

See the feedback posts on this page for more info.


Magnesium Oil Application Tips

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Posted by Art (California ) on 08/24/2017 2313 posts
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Mag oil is great for the human body and it has many health benefits which have been mentioned often on EC by many posters over the years. Mag oil also has some downsides that are not mentioned often, but two important issues are the fact that higher percentage mag oil can have a burning or stinging effect for some people, especially when applied to the neck and shoulder area. This is unfortunate because mag oil is very good for helping to relax the muscles in those areas and is often used for that purpose. One way to minimize this bad effect is to add MSM to the mix when you make your mag oil solution from flakes. I like to use 5 grams per ounce of water for this purpose.

Another downside to mag oil is the fact that even though it is not an oil, it does "feel oily" and can stay feeling oily for hours after you apply it, especially as you increase the percentage of flakes in your mag oil solution. One way to help reduce this sticky oily feeling is by using vodka in place of distilled water to make your mag oil with. The vodka reduces the oily feeling and also lessens the time that you feel oily or sticky by a very significant amount.

So these are two ways to make it easier to use magnesium oil which could also help with regular application compliance which should be better for your overall health!

Art

Replied by Mama To Many
(Tn)
08/25/2017

Thanks Art!

I just mixed up a batch as per your directions. I can't wait to try this out!

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Mama To Many
(Tn)
01/27/2018

Art, I really like the vodka version of magnesium oil. I don't use it as often as I should. But the trouble spot in my back was really aching and I used a magnesium oil evening and morning and it feels so much better. I do think the vodka makes it less uncomfortable. One deterrent for me is that my magnesium oil is in a cold bathroom and I don't want a cold spray in the winter! But perhaps with this success I will be better about grinning and bearing it.

Thanks for sharing this way to make it!

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Art
(California)
01/28/2018
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M to M,

Yes, the vodka does seem to be slightly more user friendly. I tried using the weaker EverClear that is available here in California and it works also, but I'm pretty certain that the stronger EverClear available in other states, may not work so well because the alcohol content is high and mag flakes may not dissolve well at that alcohol level.

I was thinking that since the the dried mag oil seems to reactivate with just water application, we may need to rethink how much we use and how often in order to achieve the dosage that we really want. It seems that if water keeps reactivating it, then we are not absorbing anywhere close to all that we apply initially. Apparently continued reactivation with water can help us to absorb more. I've read where some people apply and leave on for 20 minutes to a half hour and then shower off what is left on the skin, but perhaps this is allowing the majority of magnesium to be washed down the drain instead of being mostly absorbed. Probably not critical for someone who is just trying to help insure that they have adequate magnesium intake, but possibly very important for people who are actively trying to treat a health condition where actual magnesium dose could be critical. I imagine that applying lotion on top of mag oil may help to absorb more. I'm sure DMSO could be helpful for that purpose also, but then it is a more complicated process and cleanliness becomes more important. Ease of use is important in order to help maintain application compliance.

Perhaps something that can disrupt the skin barrier function like orange essential oil, might be enough to act as a transdermal penetrant enhancer for mag oil. Just thinking out loud.

Art

Sharon
(Sarawak, Malaysia)
10/13/2020

I have read that applying magnesium oil together with menthol increases the absorption, based on this paper:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340543559_The_permeability_of_magnesium_across_the_skin_is_enhanced_by_menthol_cream


Magnesium Oil Application Tips
Posted by Dg (Texarkana, Tx, Usa) on 04/30/2012
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I have read that mag sulphate is rapidly excreted by the kidneys whereas mag chloride hangs around much longer. Also, I learned that the chloride reserves of the body can be bolstered by preferentially using magnesium chloride.


Magnesium Oil Application Tips
Posted by Merryanne (Orange City, Florida, Usa) on 12/22/2010 113 posts
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When I apply MgCl oil to my body I follow with applying VCO also, and it feels very good, no itching or dryness, it really helps me relax, and rest good at night.


Magnesium Oil Application Tips
Posted by Hope (Sacramento, California) on 11/21/2010
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Yes, I have found that since drinking a liter of water with a 3mg capsule of boron chelate in it, throughout the day, I now have much less itching and stinging upon the application of magnesium oil. I have read that Boron aids in the proper metabolism of vitamins and minerals involved with bone development, such as calcium, copper, magnesium. It appears that because my body is now better able to assimilate the magnesium, the side effects no longer affect me.


Magnesium Oil Application Tips
Posted by Alain (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) on 11/10/2009
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Answer to Dr R.k.khatri about the transdermal use of Magnesium Sulfate (ES)

Any time one uses Epsom Salt in baths or as compressed is to use Magnesium Sulfate transdermally.

From http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org

Studies show these benefits from the major components of Epsom Salt may:

Magnesium:

* Ease stress and improves sleep and concentration
* Help muscles and nerves function properly
* Regulate activity of 325 enzymes
* Help prevent artery hardening and blood clots
* Make insulin more effective
* Reduce inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps
* Improve oxygen use

Sulfates:

* Flush toxins
* Improve absorption of nutrients
* Help form joint proteins, brain tissue and mucin proteins
* Help prevent or ease migraine headaches

Health usage tips
* For compresses: Use 2 cups of Epsom Salt per gallon of water for sore muscles, bug bites and splinter removal.
* For soaking: Add two cups of Epsom Salt to warm water in a standard-sized bathtub. Double the Epsom Salt for an oversized garden tub. Popular for easing muscle pain and fading bruises. Bathe three times weekly, soaking for at least 12 minutes.
* Foot bath: Add a cup of Epsom Salt to a tub of warm water as a popular balm for aching feet.
* Laxative: Consult the package directions for instructions.

If you search for Magnesium Sulfate Paste you will see it is made with glycerin and Epsom Salt It is used as an agent for dehydrating (drawing) boils, carbuncles, and abscesses. ( http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-boils.htm)

Look at these addresses for other ways to use externally Epsom Salts:
http://www.steadyhealth.com/Magnesium_Sulphate_Paste__Ointment_For_Boils_carbuncles_t57784.html

http://bathsaltdeal.com/epsom-salt-detox-and-reduce-stress

http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1511167#i


http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_to_make_a_magnesium_sulphate_paste

Search also the web for Epsom Salt H2O2 baths

Good Luck

Alain


Magnesium Oil Applications Tips

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Posted by Denise (California) on 05/05/2023

After application of magnesium spray or lotion, how long does it take before your body feels the most pain relief of achy muscles and so forth? Not how long it takes to absorb, but how long before your body feels The Best as a result of using it.

Thank you, Denise

Replied by Art
(California)
05/05/2023
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Editor's Choice Denise,

My experience with using topical mag oil is that it requires application on an as needed basis in order to obtain the pain relief aspect of mag oil. Same for muscle cramps, apply as needed. I do not find the relief that mag oil offers to be cumulative. Like most topical pain relievers, reapplication is needed in order to maintain the effect. The relief is usually felt within 5 to 15 minutes in most people. I have seen in one or two cases where it took longer, but the effect is usually felt in 15 minutes or less. When used for muscle cramps, the relief is usually felt in 5 minutes or less. Sometimes combining topical magnesium with oral magnesium offers a slightly better effect, but the topical mag oil offers the highest local tissue concentration and best pain relief and muscle relaxation when compared to any oral magnesium product. Max pain relief from mag oil is usually felt within 20 minutes. If that does not offer enough pain relief, something stronger is needed such as Stopain topical pain reliever.

One thing that I have noticed is that, when the effects start to wear off, I have a spray bottle of water which I can spray on the area where I applied the mag oil and rub it in a little and it reactivates the residual magnesium on the skin and works as if I had applied another application of mag oil again. This would be important for people with sensitive skin because mag oil can be mildly irritating for sensitive skin. I don't use it myself, but I understand that a little lotion can be substituted for the water spray application.

For those with more sensitive skin applying a little lotion right after applying the mag oil can also make it less irritating. Mag lotion does the same, but doesn't allow you to alter the ratio of lotion to magnesium.

Art


Magnesium Oil Applications Tips
Posted by Mama To Many (Tn) on 05/12/2018
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I make my own magnesium oil. I have used vodka and magnesium flakes, as I believe Art has recommended, to make it and it does feel less sticky. I use it on my lower back or shoulders for tight muscles, pain, nerve pain, etc.

However, in the colder months I found that I was hesitant to use it because I didn't like spraying something cold onto my back; that makes me tense up. When it is cold I have found that spraying the oil into my palm and then applying it makes it much more tolerable. It is easier to apply it to my back this way anyway. I follow up with a homemade Tiger Balm type salve and this prevents it from making my skin itchy and I think contributes to pain relief.

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Sindy
(Ft. Myers, Fl)
05/13/2018
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Home made Tiger balm?? Please share. Thank you.

Replied by Art
(California)
05/13/2018
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M to M,

Funny you should mention that about the cold spray. I keep another bottle of mag oil that has a flip top on it so when it is cold I can just drizzle some into my hands and rub my hands together and then apply to the affected area. It also allows me to apply more very quickly. It is also useful when it is difficult to spray certain areas of the body or your hands have too much of the oil on them effectively pump the spray bottle.

Art

Replied by Mama To Many
(Tn)
05/14/2018

Sure, Sindy,

Here you go!

First, I make an infusion of herbs in oil to make a mullein-lobelia oil.

I put dry mullein leaf and lobelia leaf, equal parts into a mason jar to the half way mark. Then I add olive oil to cover, and a bit beyond. Then I add some castor oil since it is amazing for pain relief. I add about 3-4 Tablespoons.

I let this rest for 2 weeks. Then I strain out the plant material. I keep squares of old bedsheets for this purpose. I throw out the plant material and I am left with a lovely infused oil.

Then I heat the 12 ounces (I use a kitchen scale) of the infused oil and add the following:

3 Tablespoons beeswax pastilles

and melt that in.

I remove from the heat and add:

1 teaspoon eucalyptus essential oil

1 teaspoon peppermint essential oil

1 tablespoon menthol crystals

Then I pour into small jars or tins.

I originally began making this many years ago for my daughter for her wheezing.

It is helpful to many types of coughs and can be massaged into the chest or back.

But then, over the years, I have found it helps with many, many problems.

It can be massaged into any area of pain. It helps swollen lymph nodes. A friend's mom loves it for everything - pain relief, bug bites, etc.

It is kind of strong. My son who is allergic to mullein cannot use this. For him, I have just use a combination of olive oil and castor oil without infusing it with herbs then melt in the other ingredients. This still works well for many of the same things.

Menthol is something I have only used lately. I have used the non-menthol version for mastitis in people and goats with great success. I don't think I would use menthol in it if I were using it for mastitis.

Mountain Rose Herbs is my favorite source for all of the ingredients I use in my salves, except for olive oil which I get at Costco.

Enjoy!

~Mama to Many~


Magnesium Side Effects

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Posted by Moises (New York, Ny) on 06/12/2012

Topical use of magnesium is effective for me in reducing and eliminating nighttime muscle cramps, predominantly in my legs. Unfortunately, I get diarrhea from all but the tiniest of doses. I also get diarrhea from Epsom Salt baths.

I know that diarrhea from oral ingestion of magnesium is well documented. I do not see much written, however, about diarrhea from transdermal application.


Magnesium Side Effects
Posted by Amberdim6 (Yakima, Wa) on 06/20/2011

I seem to have all the signs of a magnesium deficiency, migraines, cold hands and feet, muscle spasms and cramps, irregular hearbeat, kidney pain, anxiety attacks, etc. I try to use magnisium oil but if I put more than one drop on my feet I get very bad side effects, my pulse races out of control, I get all sweaty, my whole body throbs. I can't believe that I am overdosing on so little an amount, is there any reason for this? I don't eat dairy products so is my calcium ratio out of balance. If anyone has some insight on what might be causing this and anything I can do to figure this out, I would greatly appreciate it.

Replied by Tish
(Candia, Nh Usa)
06/30/2011

All the symptoms you describe are Lyme disease. You need a Western Blot blood test submitted to IGenX lab in Palo Alto, California. You also need a CD57 blood test to test your immune system. The norm is 200. My immune system tested at below 20 so it is also a confirmation of severe illness. You need to find a Lyme literate doctor.

Your severe reaction to the magnesium might be because it was helping your system attack the Lyme and other possible co-infections. Good luck!

Replied by Ali
(Wales, Uk)
06/01/2012

Any intense reaction to any vitamin, mineral or trace element is very likely due to severe deficiency. The worse the deficiency the stronger the reaction in my experience.

If you don't react then you probably don't need the element.....


Muscle Cramps

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Posted by Cass71 (Oklahoma City, OK) on 10/19/2021
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Magnesium oil is something I can't do without. I have a tendency to get cramps in my calves, also my feet sometimes. A spray of oil right on the area that's cramping and like magic it eases! I spray some on aching back and neck muscles too. Inexpensive and invaluable as a supplement.


Muscle Cramps
Posted by Auroragirl (Nowhereville, PA) on 05/25/2008
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If you have menstrual cramps, charley horses, eye twitches or any other kind of muscle cramps or just general aches and pains, try epsom salts baths. Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) is an excellent source of magnesium, much more bio-available and less expensive than supplements. You can soak in it in the tub, or make a spray from 4oz by weight of epsom salts dissolved in 32 fluid oz of distilled water. Put the epsom salt/water mix in a spray bottle and spray it on after your shower (rub it in like lotion all over). This is a home made version of "magnesium oil" (magnesium chloride), only made with epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) instead. Magnesium from epsom salts is very well absorbed throught the skin and doesn't loosen the bowels like oral magnesium supplements do. If you want to use magnesium chloride to make homemade "magnesium oil", get some unscented magnesium chloride bath salts and proceed as for "magnesium oil" made from epsom salts. Since I started using epsom salts, my skin is no longer dry...due, I think, to the sulfer content of epsom salts. If you feel up-tight, tense, anxious, nervous, crampy, etc., take an epsom salt soak. Exercise, and stress of all kinds, depleats magnesium, which is why an epsom salt soak after a work out or a stressful day is so good for you.


Muscle Pain

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Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 05/05/2016
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I have had a lot of muscle pain this week. I have been working in the garden using muscles that I guess I don't use that much. I also have a spot in my back that troubles me often, I think it is a muscle that gets "off" because of my scoliosis.

This morning after working in the garden I was wondering how I was going to do what I needed to do all day in pain. I decided to give magnesium oil a try. I have used it a couple of times but never on specific trouble spots, just as an effort to get magnesium into my system. So I sprayed the oil wherever I hurt. I only left it on 10 minutes and took a shower. Many hours later I realize that I am NOT in pain and haven't been all day!

I take 400-500 mg of magnesium every night and am maxed out on what I can do orally. I am thinking that magnesium oil in a spray may be a better option when your muscles need magnesium. It makes sense, the magnesium is going right where it is needed in the muscles.

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Janet
(In)
05/06/2016

Dear Momma to Many...I think that topical magnesium is the very best. It has been the savior of my bones and connective tissue. I cannot hardly take magnesium due to intestinal surgery.

I put it on my shins at night. As my feet do not allow as much distribution for some reason. Sometimes during the day too but that nighttime dose is essential. I also rub into my chest.

I know you do many things and know so much but I will mention some additional helps that we use here. We solved my husband's spinal stenosis. Falls he has had at work and just general body exaustion. He works hard 7 days 12 hrs on cement climbing ladders and into small compartments.

My aspirin is collagen I blend it with butter in coffee but have seen others use tea. If I cannot use my blender I stir it in...sometimes I add mct or coconut oil. To my husband's go to work coffee I add the same plus 2 Hyaluronic acid 2 caps opened . I treat his back with some of Ted's recipe of ha made with these capsules. They are affordable online at the source I use I wish I could post their name. We buy almost all supps we can from them and have for 10 years. I found them by googling dry vitamin a. E. D. Etc. You buy one you get 2 free. Anyway ...

Last week my daughter was in an accident and in terrible pain. I mixed up mag oil, ha, your comfrey tincture and dmso. I put it in a old roll on deodorant bottle and we alternate mag oil and the roller mix throughout the day. She had 2 dislocations and a pin in and her heel is broken. Really the direct application is more helpful for her pain than her pain meds. We cannot get to the site directly but find that treating her toes and her skin where her cast ends does the job. The Dr. Has told us repeatedly she will face crippling arthritis and problems and will not be able to continue at her job. That is the fight we are in now. But I have much faith in these body saving remedies.

Blessings to you. Janet

Replied by Mama To Many
(Tennessee)
05/07/2016

Dear Janet,

Thank you for taking time to share your own experience with magnesium oil. Also, the information you shared about Hyaluronic Acid. I will look into that and collagen! There is always something new to learn about.

So glad you are able to help your daughter with your applications of magnesium, comfrey and dmso. That is great! I, too am confident you will help her to come out of this all much better off than the doctor's dire warnings.

Blessings to you, too! :)

~Mama to Many~


Muscle Pain
Posted by Andyjames (London) on 02/09/2014
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I have just discovered the benefits that magnesium oil has for the body. I was intrigued of how something absorbed transdermally could have such healing properties. I always thought that for anything to work in the body, it had to be taken orally or intravenously.

How wrong could someone be? Over the last few weeks I've been using magnesium oil every day, every night after I shower, after work and gym. Muscle soreness goes away quicker now, which means quicker muscle recovery, but the best thing I've noticed is how 'easier' my joints feel...and how much better I've been sleeping.

I have heard of many people making their own magnesium oil, but from what I can tell, you need to be careful when mixing it yourself because it can irritate the skin. Andy



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