Kala Namak / کالانمک

Kala namak (Urdu / Hindi); literally “black salt” is a type of rock salt, a salty and pungent-smelling condiment used in South Asia. It is also known as “Himalayan black salt”, Sulemani namak. It is found mostly in the Himalayas of Pakistan. The condiment is composed largely of sodium chloride with several other components lending the salt its colour and smell. The raw material for producing kala namak was originally obtained from natural halite from mines in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan.

Benefits of Black Salt:

Black Salt is considered as a cooling spice in Ayurveda and is used as a laxative and digestive aid. It is also believed to relieve flatulence and heartburn and treats hysteria. Some of the health benefits are as follows.

Health Benefits:

• Best Alternative To Sea Salt
• Cures Constipation And Bloating
• Treats Joint Disorders
• Aids Weight Loss
• Helps Cure Respiratory Troubles
• Cures Intestinal Gas Problems
• Works As A Great Laxative
• Cures Heartburn
• Controls Cholesterol Levels
• Prevents Osteoporosis
• Relieves Muscle Spasms And Cramps
• Prevents Depression
• Controls Diabetes

Skin Benefits:

• Good For A Bath
• Works As A Great Cleanser

Benefits for Hair:

• Stops Hair fall
• Cures Dandruff

Uses of Black Salt:

• Digestion:

Black salt is used in digestive pills in ayurveda and in digestive ‘churans’ what we can call it.

• Joint pain relief:

All you need to is to put a cup of black salt in a cloth and make a poultice. Dry heat this poultice in a pan, without letting it burn. When it becomes hot enough, lightly press this bag over the affected area. Reheat it again and use it twice a day for quick relief.

• Weight loss:

It can be used in weight loss and has proven great results.  Add pinch or two in any drink you like.

• Respiratory:

Inhaling black salt has benefited many suffering from respiratory disorders – right from those having a common cold to people having sinus, allergies, or asthma. Just put some black salt in your inhaler and take it in twice a day to witness significant improvement.

• Intestinal gas:

• A copper vessel

• 1 teaspoon black salt

• 1 glass warm water

What You Need To Do?

Put black salt in the copper vessel on a low flame. Roast it till you witness a change in the color. Put out the flame and mix a small portion of this salt in warm water and drink it to get rid of intestinal gas.

• Depression:

Black salt can be helpful in treating several types of depression. It helps to preserve two hormones, melatonin and serotonin, which are essential for a peaceful and unhindered sleep. This natural and non expensive ingredient can do wonders for your health.