Health Benefits Of Sendha Namak (Rock Salt)!

Sendha Namak - Rock Salt - Food Facts
Sendha Namak (Rock Salt)
Sendha namak is the Indian name for Himalayan rock salt. It is a large-grained, coarse salt, also called halite or land salt, that's available in many grocery and health food stores. It dissolves readily in water. Here are some more key things to know about this delicious salt:
• Sendha namak is mined from underground deposits of dried lakes in the Punjab region of Pakistan. It is unrefined, non-iodized and contains no additional anti-caking agents. It can be white, pink, red, or even blue in color.
• It is lower in sodium than regular table salt and contains 94 trace minerals, as opposed to the three that are in common table salt. Since this salt is pure, it is used during religious fasts in India.
• It is used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is said to be good for the heart, beneficial for people with diabetes and to prevent osteoporosis. According to Ayurveda, this salt reduces depression and stress, prevents and treats muscle cramps, regulates blood pressure, aids digestion, and relieves skin problems and arthritis.
• In India, it is used in making chutneys, raita (yogurt sauces), chaats, snacks, and other dishes.
• This salt lowers the freezing point of water and can be used in ice cream machines.
• Research has shown that Sendha salt is more beneficial than other edible salts for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease.

Kala Namak (Black Salt)

Black salt, or Kala namak, is dark brown (almost black) but changes to a pinkish-grey powder when it's ground. It is also referred to as sanchal.
• It has a sulfurous smell—much like boiled eggs—from its natural sulphur content.
• Kala namak is rich in iron, which is why it is so dark in color.
• This salt is harvested from the natural salt mines in Northern India and Pakistan.
• Black salt is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine, and as a condiment in Indian cooking. It's added to chaat, chutneys, and even sprinkled on fruits and other Indian snacks before eating. It tastes great on cut vegetables, too.
• Black salt is low in sodium. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat indigestion, constipation, gas, and heartburn. It is also used to treat high blood pressure and anemia