# Will salt hurt surgery wounds in bath rituals?

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**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [September 29, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/will-salt-hurt-surgery-wounds-in-bath-rituals/4297 "2020-09-29T22:00:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![sandra3](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/sandra3/32/56867_2.png) [@sandra3](https://forum.spells8.com/u/sandra3)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/will-salt-hurt-surgery-wounds-in-bath-rituals/4297/1 "2020-09-29T22:00:12Z")

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can I do a bath ritual without salt?

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**Author:** ![Limeberry](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/limeberry/32/3297_2.png) [@Limeberry](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Limeberry)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/will-salt-hurt-surgery-wounds-in-bath-rituals/4297/2 "2020-09-29T22:21:54Z")

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Of course!  
Try this one ❤ super gentle and lovely 🥰

> [@Chamomile and Eucalyptus Healing Bath bathtub](https://forum.spells8.com/t/chamomile-and-eucalyptus-healing-bath/4022):
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> Inspired by today’s chamomile tea ritual and the sprig of eucalyptus I had in a vase in my room from an old flower arrangement… Chamomile tea – Love, Purification, Sleep, Cleansing, Peace, Tranquility coffeeEucalyptus leaves – Protection, Healing, Purification, Reconciliation herbWhite candle – Healing, Protection, Baths candle So I brewed a giant pot of strong chamomile tea and let it cool to a comfortably warm temperature with the tea bags still in. Ran the b…

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**Author:** ![sandra3](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/sandra3/32/56867_2.png) [@sandra3](https://forum.spells8.com/u/sandra3)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/will-salt-hurt-surgery-wounds-in-bath-rituals/4297/3 "2020-09-29T23:02:41Z")

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thank you I’ll try that. what a great idea

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**Author:** ![Francisco](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/francisco/32/352_2.png) [@Francisco](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Francisco)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/will-salt-hurt-surgery-wounds-in-bath-rituals/4297/4 "2020-09-30T00:57:03Z")

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Just to be safe, I recommend asking this to your physician! 👩‍⚕️

Something I found [online](https://www.leaf.tv/5327436/should-i-soak-open-wounds-in-epsom-salt/) about open wounds says:

> The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that wounds be kept dry to facilitate healing. A brief wetting, such as in the shower, is acceptable, but prolonged soaking should be avoided.

Wishing you a fast healing! 🙏

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**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2020, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/will-salt-hurt-surgery-wounds-in-bath-rituals/4297/5 "2020-09-30T06:50:58Z")

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Like @LimeBerry said, you can absolutely do a bath ritual without salt! 👍 However, if it’s for **small wounds** (light scrapes, cuts, bruises, and sore muscles) certain kinds of salt are associated with healing 🧂

- Sea salt has traditional uses for healing minor injuries and can help to both clean and speed up recovery time
- Epsom salt is sold at most pharmacies and drug stores. It is commonly used to ease pain from sore muscles.

However, if you are recovering from a more serious injury (especially if it is an open wound)- then I agree with Francisco and second the importance of double-checking with your doctor before immersing the wound in water of any kind!

Good luck, and wishing you a speedy recovery, Sandra! ❤