Used in agriculture as a fertilizer to correct magnesium deficiency in soil, promoting healthy plant growth and chlorophyll production. Commonly applied in horticulture for tomatoes, peppers, and roses. In medicine, it serves as a treatment for magnesium deficiency, seizures in pregnancy (eclampsia), and acute asthma attacks. Also used as a soaking agent for minor skin irritations, sprains, and muscle soreness due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Industrially, it functions as a drying agent and is used in the manufacture of textiles, paper, and brewing.