Replace that white salt in your kitchen with black

Ayurveda calls Black Salt a cooling spice blessed with health benefits. This Indian volcanic stone salt is an excellent digestive aid, relieves intestinal gas, heartburn and more. Though black when solid, the rock becomes pinkish grey when powdered and is pungent to smell due to the sodium chloride and sulfur content in it. We bring before you the tremendous health benefits this salt has and why it must replace the white salt in your kitchen.

Checks cholesterol: Black salt prevents the chances of atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes by effectively reducing high cholesterol levels and regulating heart beat.
The salt has a dissolving and disintegrating effect.

Controls blood pressure: This natural salt has lower sodium content compared with regular table salt and is effective for those suffering from blood pressure. However, the consumption must be moderate as too much of it could lead to problems.

Aids respiration: The salt effectively reduces inflammation in the respiratory tract and slows the production of phlegm. This enables easy breathing, and giving relief from ailments like common cold, sinus, asthama, hay fever and other respiratory ailments. Just sprinkling a pinch of salt on the tongue is as effective as an inhaler. In the ancient days Ayurveda too encouraged inhaling of salt to clean the nose and throat areas.

Reduces joint pains, muscle spasms, cramps: The salt relaxes aching muscles –thanks to the sulphur content that alleviate aches; and de-toxes body. It clears issues like stiffness and is even effective on those suffering from paralysis. The salt has potassium and helps body to absorb it. Potassium is essential for the smooth functioning of muscles. First gently massage a pain relief oil or ointment on the stiff joint. Now, in a cloth, take a small bowl of black salt and tie a knot. Put a pan on the stove and heat it. Finally, take the salt filled cloth and heat it. Make sure it is not too hot and then place it on the joints.

Good for bone health: About a quarter of the total salt in the body is packed in the bones and keeps them strong. Due to lack of salt and water osteoporosis strikes. Black salt restores the bone health of the body.

Eases intestinal gas: There is a reason why experts use black salt in different types of churanas. The salt is prescribed to improve digestion, soothes intestinal irritation, bloating, constipation and more by regulating electrolytes or the gastrointestinal tract. Simply roasting the salt in a copper vessel and consuming it with warm water can treat intestinal gas. Also, plain black salt can be consumed with carom seed water for immediate relief.

Cures acidity: Black salt has an alkalizing effect on the body. It has high levels of mineral content in it and reverses high levels of acidity

Combats depression and mood swings: The two hormones serotonin and melatonin mood boosters and help get sound sleep. Black salt preserves these essential hormones and deals with stress.

Excellent laxative: Black salt is a powerful laxative. It extracts water from the body using the osmosis process and thus eases bowel movement and eliminates flatulence. Reversing constipation and allowing individuals to eliminate flatulence. It can also be used as a stool softener in constipation. Just add a spoonful of lemon juice and few shreds of ginger to black salt and drink it.

Manages diabetes: The sugar levels of the body are managed by insulin. Those with low insulin levels fulfil the need externally. But with black salt, this need is reduced.

Supports weight loss: The black salt helps create digestive juices which ensure that the food is digested quickly.

Heels skin: The result of using black salt on the skin is as good as using chemical peels, special soaps and going to exotic spas. It is also a natural disinfectant. Secondly, it is an excellent healing agent and removes dead skin, pampers cracked, swollen feet, athlete’s foot, warts and sprains without drying the skin. Just add a fistful of black salt to warm water. You may additionally add a little of baking soda for extra detoxification or soak feet in salt water to get rid yellow nails.

Boosts hair regrowth: For those suffering from receeding hairlines, black salt is the answer. The salt is blessed with essential minerals that strengthen and increase natural hair growth, tackles split ends and dandruff issues. You may add it to little tomato juice and apply for 15 minutes. Rinse with tap water.

Caution:
If the salt is taken in excess, it could lead to hypertension.