Benefits of Himalayan Salt
Himalayan salt is extracted from near the Himalayas. The colour of this salt is pink. According to Ayurveda, pink Himalayan salt is considered much healthier than white or black salt. Himalayan salt is one of those rare elements that balances all three doshas. It is salty and slightly sweet in taste, cold in nature and light to digest. The taste of salt usually increases bile, but due to its cold nature, it helps in balancing bile. Due to the salty taste, it balances the air and helps in removing chest tightness by expelling mucus. Drinking Himalayan salt water provides many benefits to the body. Let us know in which health related problems this salt is effective and how to use it?
Himalayan salt is effective in these problems
Improves digestion: Himalayan salt is a great home remedy for digestive problems. Taking a pinch of Himalayan salt along with celery and asafoetida provides relief from flatulence, stomach pain, etc.
Boosts immunity: Regular consumption of Himalayan salt provides essential vitamins and minerals and boosts your immunity. It also strengthens bones and increases blood iron levels due to its iron content, hence useful in anemia.
Relieves muscle pain: Himalayan salt helps reduce muscle cramps. People experiencing muscle cramps can mix a teaspoon of rock salt in water and drink it to get relief within a few minutes.
Controls low blood pressure: Himalayan rock salt contains high amount of potassium which helps in controlling and maintaining blood pressure. Blood pressure can be balanced by mixing half a teaspoon of Himalayan salt in a glass of normal water and drinking it.
Relieves stress: Consuming a small amount of rock salt in soup or taking a bath by adding rock salt to warm water can relieve your stress and activate your brain. It calms you down and relaxes your body and mind and gives good sleep.
Relieves sore throat: Gargling with turmeric and salt water is a common home remedy for sore throat. It has decongestant properties that help relieve your blocked nose, cough and clear the nasal and throat cavity.
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