THE SALT-RUB | AdventAI

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Mar 13, 1901

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 27, No. 11.

THE SALT-RUB.

Various sanitariums and private hospitals are using the “salt-rub,” and it is becoming so popular that some Turkish-bath establishments are advertising it as a special attraction. It is just as good for well people as for sick ones, is the most refreshing of all the baths and rubs ever invented, only excepting a dip in the sea itself, is very strengthening, and can be taken at home easily. Put a few pounds of coarse salt—the coarsest you can get, sea-salt by preference—in an earthen jar, and pour enough water on it to produce a sort of slush, but not enough to dissolve the salt. This should be taken up in handfuls and rubbed briskly over the entire person. It is better to have it rubbed on by another person, but any one in ordinary health can do it for herself or himself very satisfactorily. This being done, the next thing is a thorough douching of clear water, preferably cold, and a brisk rubbing with a dry towel. The effect of elation, freshness, and renewed life is felt immediately, and the satiny texture of the skin and increased clearness and brightness of the complexion, swell the testimony in favor of the salt-rub. For young children it is best to drain off the salt and add two tablespoonfuls of pure bay rum to a basinful of this salt water. Apply with a soft flannel, and dry with a soft Turkish towel. Care should be taken that there is not too much salt in the water, as it may irritate the tender skins of some children.—Anon.