Uses of pink Himalayan salt

The Khewara mine is the second largest mine in the world located in Jhelum district, Punjab Pakistan, about 160 km from Islamabad city. It is a part of Himalayan mountain range. Himalayan salt is one of the pure salt which is being sold in Europeon, North American and in Australian countries. The history of the pink salt evolved as the result of natural evolution. Millions of years back crystallized sea salt beds deep inside Himalayan mountains, were covered by lava. This proved to be a shield and has protected this salt from dust and pollution, making Himalayan salt the purest pink salt form on earth .The pink colour of this salt is the witness of its purity and it is a proof that the quality of the salt is enriched with minerals and iron. Pink  Himalayan salt is free of impurities unlike the refined table salt .This pink salt is never treated with heat or processed in fact it is mined through the manual labour work and efforts of man power. Due to its natural composition it is rich source of iodine without any chemical alterations.

Himalayan Salt licks for horses

Himalayan salt benefits are just not limited for humans, horses also benefit from it immensely owing to its rich mineral composition. The discovery of Himalayan salt licks or Himalayan salt itself is sometimes attributed to Alexander the great but in reality it was the horses of his army that should be given credit. The horses of Alexander’s army must have been suffering from salt deficiency during his campaign of india so when they came across the salt reserves at Khewra they started licking the stones. This in turn led the army personnel to discover the salt after the ailing horses recovered. Since then Himalayan salt has been a staple in the region’s trade and was well known even in ancient Mughal period.

Coming back to himalayan salt benefit for horses, horses tend to suffer from salt deficiency during warm weather which makes them sweat. If this deficiency is not addressed it can cause eating disorders and may leave the animal prone to muscle incordination and long term damage.  To alleviate this condition most horse owner leave salt blocks tied to a string in the stable.

Himalayan salt licks made specifically for horses is rich in elements such as iron, potassium and magnesium which are vital for keeping the horse’s electrolyte system and general health in balance. Another advantage of Himalayan salt lick for horses is that its very hard in texture which makes it impossible for the horses to bite off chunks. Instead they lick on it making them last longer. If salt licks are not available where you are, you can also opt for Himalayan salt in thick or fine granule and mix them with the regular feed of the horse.

The best place to procure salt licks for your horse is online. Simply searching via a search engine will reveal a plethora of results including name and contact details of Himalayan salt lick vendors. 

Uncanny and unique benefits of Himalayan Salt

Health enthusiasts might be aware of the immense health benefits Himalayan salt has for health but there are certain unique uses and advantages that are not well known. I will attempt to jot down here some uncanny and unique benefits which the audience hasn’t come across before:

·     Himalayan salt actually slows down factors that lead to aging like skin erosion and keeping our vascular system healthy. It raises the alertness of the mind and helps remaining active.

          Himalayan salt is easily absorbed by the body as it’s composed of naturally existing ingredients. That makes it very beneficial for our digestive system and aids in absorption of nutrients.

·         Everyone has heard of drinking milk to have healthy bones but not known to all the calcium in Himalayan salt does the same job with the added benefit of reducing the incidence of rheumatism, arthritis and gout.

·     Salt and wound are only expected in the same sentence when it’s a proverb but Himalayan salt’s unique composition makes it ideal for treating severe insect bites, blisters and wounds. Mixing Himalayan salt in water and preparing a diluted brine solution and then washing the wounds with it helps with the healing process.

       Facial scrubs with Himalayan salt as active ingredient is extremely beneficial for rejuvenating the skin by removing dry and flaking skin which tarnishes the complexion. As an active ingredient in cream form Himalayan salt conditions, softens and hydrates the skin giving it a youthful glow.

        Deodorant bars made with Himalayan salt as key ingredient are free from abrasive chemicals and bestow benefits that a simple deodorant bar cant even come close to! Himalayan deodorant bar is antibacterial, doesn’t dry the skin up as most soaps do and leaves you with a pleasant refreshing feeling.

·         Last but not least cooking on a Himalayan salt block which has gained immense popularity negates the need to use salt for seasoning and bestows an exotic and delicious flavor to food prepared on it.

Amazing healing properties of Himalayan Salt

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Himalayan Salt”? Obviously the first thought is that it must be some alternative to the everyday common table salt but like the old proverb goes “it’s just the tip of the iceberg”. Apart from being a very healthy substitute for the sodium and chloride based chemically treated “white poison” we ingest, Himalayan salt also has amazing healing properties. In this article I will jot down some very potent yet little known uses of rock salt.