This botanical profile is part of the Star Naturals Herbal Library.
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium chloridum
Historical / Folk Use
Magnesium chloride is a naturally occurring mineral salt found in seawater and mineral deposits. Mineral-rich salts have long been used in bathing and topical preparations across many cultures. When dissolved in water, magnesium chloride forms a concentrated mineral solution that has been incorporated into sprays, soaks, and other topical body care preparations.
Energetics
Traditionally described as:
• Cooling, mineral-rich, stabilizing
• Relaxing to tension
• Restorative in tone
• Grounding and calming
• Softening to tissues
• Balancing and supportive
How Star Naturals
uses this botanical
Magnesium chloride flakes are dissolved to create the mineral-rich base of our topical magnesium spray. Applied to the skin, the solution provides a refreshing mineral application that complements evening routines or moments of rest after movement.
Found in these Star Naturals formulations:
Research & Resources
The research summaries below highlight findings from scientific studies on compounds found in this botanical.
They are provided for educational purposes and do not represent claims about the effects of Star Naturals products.
Study 1:
A small pilot study evaluated topical magnesium chloride spray in individuals with low magnesium levels. The research observed improvements in magnesium levels and reports of reduced muscle cramping in this small clinical population.
Study 2:
A review of randomized clinical trials evaluated magnesium use across several pain-related contexts. The research observed associations with reduced pain intensity in some studies, though results were mixed.