Magna Poultice
Magna Poultice is intended to assist horses in the maintenance of normal
circulation within muscles and joints.
Apply topically (without rubbing). May be repeated within 24 hours, as indicated
Magnesium Sulfate (epsom salt)....................... 60%
Methyl Salicylate .................................................... q.s.
In a water soluble base
567g jar
Methyl salicylate is available over-the-counter for topical use as an antiinflammatory and analgesic agent. Methyl salicylate is used externally because of its irritating effect on gastrointestinal mucosa. It can either be synthesized or extracted from the leaves of Gaultheria procumbens (Ericaceae) and bark of Betula lenta (Betulaceae) Sweetman (2003). Methyl salicylate is rapidly hydrolyzed to salicylic acid, which has analgesic, antipyretic, and antiinflammatory effects. Methyl salicylate is used topically as a counter-irritant. When applied topically, sufficient methyl salicylate is absorbed to provide pain relief for those suffering with rheumatic conditions, painful muscles, or joints. Esterases in the skin rapidly hydrolyze salicylate esters to the active salicylic acid in both the epidermis and dermis.
Epsom salts create a concentration gradient, which draws fluid, pus, ect from a wound or swollen tissue.
Soaking in warm water with epsom salts may help relax muscles, reduce swelling and pain from arthritis, and relieve pain
