Salt is an indispensable product in our diet. Once a white loose mass was worth its weight in gold and was considered a sign of well-being. In addition to cooking, the crystalline substance was used for magical and ritual purposes, and was used as a purification from evil spirits. Saline solutions are still actively used in alternative, traditional and Ayurvedic medicine.
Himalayan salt, which is considered the most natural and environmentally friendly on the planet, has high therapeutic activity. In terms of healing power, it surpasses many medications. The beneficial properties of Himalayan salt are due to the absence of harmful impurities. The natural mineral is also called halite, which means “sea salt” in Greek.
Crystalline substance has an ancient history of origin. According to scientific data, the mineral is more than 200 million years old. It originated in the process of geological impact, as a result of which continents formed, which gradually shifted, forming the Himalayan mountains.
Sea salt of the ancient seas settled on the ridge, combined with a fiery liquid admixture (magma) and calcareous substances. Thanks to this, a pink mineral, unique in composition, appeared, known for miraculous properties. Until now, its extraction is carried out manually on the Himalayan ridge. There are other varieties of crystalline substance: red-orange, black.
What is Himalayan salt
The healing properties are characterized by a wide therapeutic purpose. The peculiarity of the product is that it is not subjected to refining, purification and heating. Therefore, all valuable components and organic compounds are completely preserved in it. The product is supplied to the world market in several versions: in the form of large pieces, crystals and powder.
The mineral is attractive not only with its rich pink color, but also with high biological digestibility. In addition, sodium chloride in the product is much less than in sodium chloride. This is a great alternative to harmful white crystals. It can be seasoned with any dishes without fear for health.
Pink Himalayan salt and its beneficial properties
Almost the entire periodic table is present in the composition of natural substances. During the study, experts identified about two hundred chemical elements, some of which are in the human body. High iron content - this element gives the mineral a characteristic color. The composition is rich in magnesium, selenium, sulfur, calcium, potassium, phosphorus.
The following substances were also found in the compounds of the mineral: aluminum, radium, plutonium, lead, gold, titanium, and uranium. Similar components are absent in food. The presence of unique organic elements makes the product medicinal. No wonder the great commander of Macedon actively exported tons of "magic" crystals for the royal nobility.
Effects on the body
Halite can be used in food for people suffering from swelling due to fluid retention in the tissues. Unlike table salt, pink salt normalizes the water balance and does not provoke negative phenomena. Official science has established that the beneficial properties of Himalayan salt are characterized by a comprehensive ability to eliminate digestive disorders.
Practice has proven cleansing, diuretic and laxative qualities. In a dosed amount (not more than a teaspoon per day), the mineral is indicated with weakened immunity. It removes heavy metals, toxins and toxins from the body. Favorably affects the state of cardiac work. It improves blood circulation, relaxes muscle tissue and the nervous system.
It perfectly treats pathologies of the spine, joints, as well as rheumatoid diseases and gout. In complex therapy prescribed for genitourinary infections, inflammation, gynecological diseases. Used by mineral practitioners to treat endocrine diseases.
The pink substance restores metabolic processes, normalizes high blood pressure. It has the anti-inflammatory effect of Himalayan salt. Useful properties have a wide range of effects. With the help of inhalation, you can quickly get rid of colds, sore throats. Used in the fight against dermatological and bronchopulmonary diseases.
A new design solution: baths and baths made from a healing mineral
Halite is not only used in cooking and medicine, the material has proven itself in the construction industry. Laying salt chips, tiles or pebbles is considered a fashionable solution in the interior of a sauna or bathhouse. High light transmission of such panels is proven. In addition, Himalayan salt has high durability and strength.
Useful properties in the bath are explained by the antiseptic effect of the mineral. In fact, it is a natural oxygen purifier from a scattering of beautiful minerals. When heated, halite releases negative ions into the atmosphere, which have a therapeutic effect on internal organs. Salt vapor has a beneficial effect on the respiratory, nervous and immune systems.
For living quarters, a decorative lamp made of Himalayan salt is suitable. The useful properties of a light device are no less. The therapeutic effect is achieved by a similar action. Such devices eliminate unpleasant odors, clean the air of bacteria, neutralize positive ions (radiation) from household utensils.
Pink crystal lamps will bring a touch of positive to the interior, make the air cleaner, and relieve negative energy. Lamps help eliminate insomnia, relieve signs of irritation and nervous strain. Light radiation from the device stabilizes the psycho-emotional state.
To preserve youth and beauty of the body
The beneficial properties of Himalayan salt were appreciated by the cosmetology industry. It can be safely said that natural halite detoxifies the body and has a rejuvenating effect on epithelial cells. Almost all modern beauty salons carry out procedures using this crystalline material as masks, scrubs, bathtubs and peels.
Pink salt is very popular all over the world. Cosmetics for body and face care are made from it. Preparations effectively cleanse the skin of impurities, remove dead cells, tone and accelerate the regenerative process. Masks and lotions based on halite nourish, enrich with the necessary vitamins, relieve inflammation. After cosmetic manipulations, the skin looks more fresh, toned, the color and structure are leveled.
Vitamin mask
It is not necessary to visit expensive salons at all, the necessary procedures can be carried out independently. In winter, when our skin needs nutrition, it requires maximum care. There is a proven recipe that helps restore velvety and smoothness.
It is enough to combine 20 grams of heavy cream with 40 ml of strawberry puree and pink salt (1/2 teaspoon). Put the gruel in a thick layer on the surface of the face, hold for 10 minutes and rinse with cool water. Then apply a moisturizing emulsion or cream.
For mature skin
After 35 years, regeneration begins to slow down, wrinkles appear, the skin loses elasticity. The following mask will help prevent the extinction process: mix 15 ml of kefir, 5 g of liquid honey, 20 g of cottage cheese, crystals of mountain salt in the amount of a dessert spoon. Apply smooth movements to the face and neckline. After 15 minutes, rinse off.
Anti-cellulite body scrub
The beneficial properties of Himalayan salt are better than any expensive cellulite cream. For maximum effect, halite in an amount of 100 grams is mixed with rice bran oil and noble laurel (20 g each), polysorbate (5 g), ground kelp (15 g), lemon and orange essential oils (30 drops each) are also added. Rub the mixture into a wet body. You can do wraps and baths.
Precautionary measures
Despite the useful properties of pink Himalayan salt, it is still contraindicated in certain diseases. These include:
- malignant and benign tumors;
- tuberculosis;
- thrombophlebitis;
- dermatitis: weeping eczema, pemphigus;
- renal failure.
Halite-based procedures are prohibited during pregnancy.