Epsom Salt originally came from a fresh spring in Epsom, Surrey, England, where the water rises up through the layers of porous chalk and non porous London clay, which form the hills in a region known as the Epsom Downs.
The history of Epsom Salt started with its
discovery back in 1618 when a farmer in Epsom realized that his cows
weren’t too keen to drink the water on his farm because it tasted so
bitter. He also came to realise that this same bitter water also seemed
to have the power to speed the healing of scratches and skin ailments
such as rashes. Word spread slowly, and Epsom Salt was born. Epsom
became one of the first ever Spa towns, although in later years it was
overtaken by town...
