Nalla vuppu

Indian Black salt which most of us use just for garnishing on salads and dishes has got the lot more meaning attached to it.

It’s often appreciated by strictly vegetarian people; it resembles the taste of eggs in tofu and other vegetarian dishes.

Before discussing the benefits, I’ll tell you why black salt is beneficial. Black salt also called as Kala namak in Hindi is a variety of Indian volcanic stone salt.

It consists of a unique sulfurous component which makes it quite useful. Due to the presence of iron and other minerals, the salt is pinkish gray in color.

Health Benefits Uses Of Black Salt

1.Use In Gastritis & Bloating

Black salt is used as an ingredient in many products like Hingwastak Churna which are used for stomach care, because it improves digestion without causing stomach irritation, without worsening gastritis.

Constipation can spoil your whole routine. Taking black salt as a regular part of diet solves that problem to some extent.

Vibandhaghna – relieves constipation, bloating.

2.Therapeutic Benefits

Himalayan Black salt is a cooling salt and loaded with therapeutic advantages. Apart from being laxative and also curing intestinal disorders, it helps improving eyesight.

This is because, unlike standard iodized salt, it doesn’t increase the sodium content of your blood.

As it contains high sulfur content, it can sometimes lower the gastric fire and cause weak digestion if taken in excess.

3.Black Salt Skin Benefits

Many of us have a disturbing experience with chemical soaps in daily routine. Also, problems like cracked feet, swollen feet, athlete’s foot and sprains make our day worse.

Add Indian black salt to the lukewarm water while bathing and the problem is solved. This natural salt bath will work as a healing agent on your skin and is a complete package with nature’s tint in it.

4.Black Salt Hair Benefits

Hair fall, receding hairline, and all the medical procedures are no less than a nightmare for anyone.

This might amaze you, but black salt works here too! It consists of many essential minerals; it strengthens and increases the natural hair growth.

It consists of many essential minerals; it strengthens and increases the natural hair growth.

In case you have dandruff problems or hair fall, take black salt with tomato juice at least once a day. It feels like taking a spa at a very expensive

It feels like taking a spa at a very expensive salon. Try this and I’ll be delighted to hear the positive outcomes.

5.Best Alternative To Sea Salt

Last but not the least Himalayan black salt is the best which can replace the commonly used iodized white salt which also contains harmful salts like potassium iodate and aluminum silicate.

This might surprise you, but white salt is banned in lots of countries. Top benefits of using black salt instead:

• Treats arthritis issues
• Paralysis troubles
• Cures high blood pressure problems
• Impotency issues

6.Joint Disorders

Joint disorders can be a real pain for the person affected and for the family as well. In case of joint disorders with stiffness, black salt can be beneficial, all you have to do is:

In case of joint disorders with stiffness, black salt can be beneficial, all you have to do is:

• Firstly apply the oil prescribed by the doctor
• After 10-15 minutes take black salt inside a cloth( about a cup of it)
• Pack it and heat it in a pan, keep checking its tolerance on the skin
• Apply this pack over the affected joint
• Reheating can be done
• Follow this for 4-5 minutes

This technique has benefited many. I hope it works for you too.

7.Use Of Black Salt In Obesity & High Cholesterol

Surprising right? But this is true because black salt has the dissolving and disintegrating effect, it is widely used in anti-obesity products like Lavana taila and anti-cholesterol products.

8.Black Salt For Weight Loss

There is a slight difference between the sodium content of white salt and black salt. Black salt contains less amount of sodium, so those of you who are looking for low salt alternatives for weight loss switch to black salt.

You may get a little uncomfortable with the smell initially, but it works wonders when used in soups and salads.

9.Cooking Benefits Of Black Salt

Most of us make use of kala namak for garnishing our salads, and some of us add it to soups but let me tell you black salt will soothe your tongue when employed in chutneys, yogurts as well as pickles. It is used extensively in making chat items.

It is used to spice up the cool summer drinks like Jal-jeera as its potency is cold. For example, Pani puri( Indian dish) who doesn’t love it? While making Pani Puri at home, ever tried adding Black Salt to pani (the green water used in it) if not then take this as a suggestion and the results will surely be tasty.

While making Pani Puri at home, ever tried adding Black Salt to pani (the green water used in it) if not then take this as a suggestion and the results will surely be tasty.