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Sendha Namak Health Benefits: Learn how rock salt makes your digestion, immunity and muscles strong. Rich in Ayurvedic properties, this salt is not only a taste, but also gives health.
Highlights
- Rock salt improves digestion and increases appetite.
- It helps to increase metabolism and strengthen the immune system.
- Rock salt is useful in joint pain and sore throat.
Location of rock salt in Ayurveda, no less than medicine
Dr. Pragya Saxena, Ayurveda doctor, tells that rock salt is placed in the category of “Deepan-Pachan” drugs in Ayurveda. It not only improves digestion but also increases hunger. Its intake balances the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which gives relief in problems like gas, indigestion and constipation.
Rock salt helps in increasing metabolism, which keeps weight under control. Apart from this, it also makes the body’s immune system strong. It helps in maintaining physical balance by balanceing Vata and Pitta Dosha.
Joint pain and relief in muscle tightness
Rock salt is extremely useful for those who are troubled by joint pain or muscle spasms. It is used in many second methods in Ayurveda. Rician salt is considered effective in reducing inflammation and relieving pain.
According to the advice of doctors, gargling by adding rock salt in lukewarm water provides relief in sore throat, tonsils and other respiratory infections. Its natural anti-inflammatory properties reduce the throat as well as reduce infection.
Caution is also important, consume limited quantity
Although rock salt is healthy, Ayurveda experts warn not to use it too much. It is not right to change the table salt completely. A balanced use of rock salt will be beneficial for your health.
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