Botanical Name :

Himalayan Salt

English Name :

Rock Salt

Tamil Name :

இந்துப்பு

Hindi Name :

संधा  नमक

Malayalam Name :

കല്ല് ഉപ്പു

Telugu Name :

రతి  ఉప్పు

Internal Benefits Of Induppu (Himalayan Rock Salt) :

Induppu or Rocksalt is a superior salt according to Ayurveda as it is the purest form of salt which is devoid of impurities and chemical components. The nutritional value of the rock salt is so high that they have different effects on the body.

It contains 84 out of the 92 trace elements required by the body including Calcium, Iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium and so on. It acts as a special agent to prevent from the increase of sodium level in the blood.

Rocksalt aids in the digestion which is prescribed as a laxative and also to treat digestive disorders like gastritis, nausea, ulcers, appetite and acidity.

It stabilizes the blood pressure, replenishes the electrolytes and improves metabolism. Thus it helps in weight loss and lowers the blood cholesterol. Rocksalt can provide relief in case of rheumatism, kidney and bladder stones.

It is beneficial for people suffering from respiratory problems and sinus. Gorgling with rocksalt helps to relieve throat pain, throat swelling, dry cough and tonsils. It is also used as a teeth whitener or mouth freshener.

External Benefits Of Induppu (Himalayan Rock Salt) :

Rocksalt can be used for your skin in many ways due to its cleansing and detoxifying properties. It helps to get rid of clogged pores on the face. It helps to relieve muscle cramps and inflammation on applying externally.

Usage:

Rocksalt can be used as a healthy substitute of common table salt for culinary purpose.