Unquestionably, salt (lavana) plays a significant part in our nutrition. It is crucial for preserving the pH balance in our bodies and aids in healthy digestion. Salt helps control blood pressure and water retention. Muscle cramps can frequently result from a lack of it. "According to Ayurveda, salt is recommended to enhance the flavour of food and facilitate better digestion. It has a special role in Ayurvedic powders like Lawang Bhaskar Churna, Hingwastak Churna, and Triphala." Manager of Clinical Operations and Coordination at Baidyanath, Dr Ashutosh Gautam.
Sendha Namak, a kind of rock salt, is also referred to as saindhava in Ayurveda. The Sindh region is thought to be where it first began. Samudra (dried sea salt), Romaka or Sambhara (derived from the lakes of Gujarat and the Sambhar lake of Rajasthan), Vida (ammonium salt typically derived by combining romaka salt and amla choorna), Souvarchala Lavana, and of course, Sendha Namak are five types of salts (panchalavana) that are beneficial for human health, according to Ayurveda.
Significance of sendha namak
For several reasons, Ayurveda prefers sendha namak to conventional table salt. Given that it is in its natural state, it is the purest variety of salt. On the other hand, table salt is produced through evaporation and is additionally iodized. Filtering and other treatments are used in its processing to remove impurities. On the other side, there are no environmental contaminants or chemical processing in Sendha Namak.
In contrast to other salts that are hot in strength, sendha namak possesses cooling qualities. It internally cools your body. Its low sodium and high potassium content aids in maintaining the body's electrolyte balance without raising blood pressure levels. When fasting during Navratri, emphasis is placed on eating light foods that have little impact on the digestive system.
Benefits of sendha namak
Because of its cooling qualities, Sendha Namak is beneficial for the eyes. It supports keeping your blood pressure levels stable. Iron, zinc, magnesium, and copper are just a few of the additional minerals it includes. Twice a year, right before the season changes, Navratri occurs. Thus, fasting during this time helps the body become stronger from within to resist the shift in weather. Avoid foods that are processed, take longer to digest, or are known to cause the body to heat up.