Himalayan Salt

1. Loss of Appetite
Himalayan salt reduces loss of appetite by improving digestion due to its Deepan (appetizer) property. It also helps to promote the Pachan Agni (digestive fire).
Tip:
Take dried Ginger pieces with Himalayan salt before meals twice a day.

2. Indigestion and Gas
Most of the Ayurvedic formulations for digestive disorders contain Himalayan salt (Sendha namak) as it removes indigestion and controls gas. This is due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties.
Tip:
Add Himalayan salt in your daily diet as per your taste.

3. Obesity
Himalayan salt helps manage obesity by burning fat and by improving the metabolism. This is due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties.
Tip:
Add Himalayan salt in your daily diet as per your taste.

4. Throat infection
Himalayan salt (Sendha namak) gives relief in case of sore throat, soothes the throat in dry cough, reduces inflammation and swelling of the throat due to its Kapha and Pitta balancing properties.
Tip:
a. Take 1-2 pinch of Himalayan salt.
b. Mix it with warm water.
c. Gargle with this water once or twice a day.

1. Himalayan Salt in cooking
Use it as common salt for cooking in day to day life[2].

2. Himalayan Salt with Ginger
a. Take dried Ginger pieces with Himalayan Salt (Sendha namak) before meals twice a day.
b. It can also be used to control high blood pressure and manage digestive problems[8].

1. Dry skin
Himalayan salt is good for cleansing the skin and managing clogged pores and give a glowing skin due to its Laghu (light) and Snigdha (oily) property.
Tips:
a. Wash your face with plain water and do not dry.
b. Take a small amount of salt in your hand and gently massage the face.
c. Wash with plain water and pat dry.

2. Dead skin
Himalayan salt also acts as a good body scrubber. It helps in the removal of dead skin and control dull, rough and aging of skin due to its Laghu (light) and Snigdha (oily) property.
Tips:
a. Wet your skin and take a small amount of Himalayan salt in your hand.
b. Gently massage the skin.
c. Rinse the skin and pat dry.

3. Asthma
Himalayan salt (Sendha namak) helps to dissolve sputum due to its Kapha balancing property.
Tips:
a. In case of asthma and difficulty in breathing, massage the back and chest with Himalayan salt mixed with mustard oil at night before sleeping.
b. Himalayan salt can also be used for gargling to reduce throat infections and common cold twice a day.


4. Joint stiffness
Himalayan salt is also widely used in Ayurvedic oil preparation as it helps in balancing Vata dosha and gives relief from pain and stiffness in the joints.
Tips:
a. Take Himalayan salt based Ayurvedic oil.
b. Massage gently on the affected area.
c. Repeat this twice a day.

5. Edema
Himalayan salt helps manage edema in the feet due to its Pitta and Kapha balancing properties.
Tips:
a. Soak your feet in a bucket of warm water with added.
b. Himalayan salt for 10-15 minutes.
c. Repeat this once or twice a day.

6. Hair loss
Himalayan salt helps control hair fall by removing dirt and dryness due to its Snigdha (oily) and Vata balancing properties.
Tips:
a. Mix Himalayan salt with your shampoo and wash your hair with it.
b. Rinse with cold water and use it twice a week.

1. Himalayan Salt in bathing water
a. Add ½-1 teaspoon of Himalayan salt in a bucket full of water.
b. Take bath with this water to relieve the symptoms of dermatitis and allergic conditions of the skin[5].

2. Himalayan Salt for fomentation
a. Add ½-1 teaspoon of this salt in hot water.
b. Use this water for fomentation (warm compress) to manage swelling and pain on the affected area.
c. For better results use this remedy twice a day.

3. Himalayan salt tooth powder
a. Take ½-1 teaspoon of Himalayan salt.
b. Add 1 teaspoon of Triphala powder.
c. Also add ½ teaspoon of Mustard oil and mix all the ingredients well.
d. Use 1-2 pinch of the mixture at a time and massage over teeth and gums.
e. Rinse with water.
f. This remedy is useful to manage swollen and painful gums.