I do not know how many of you are aware that Sendha namak is the pure rock salt of India and is a little costlier than the normal salt because it is found in very less quantities in the Indian sub-continent. The commercial salt available is iodized where as the rock salt is pure from nature, is more granular, has less salty taste as you would have already noticed and is not chemically processed. It is rich in lot of minerals and if used in regular cooking as a substitute of common salt, it can control all the health problems posed by common salt like high blood pressure, puffiness in the body or the eyes, is cooling for the body, helpful in digestion, relieves gas and soothes heartburn and helps in weight loss.
Not only health but many beauty benefits can also be acquired from rock salt.
- Rock salt can be used as a body scrub. Since high in mineral content, it is a perfect substitute for spa standard products made at home.
- Drop a table spoon of rock salt in your bath every time and enjoy a relaxing bath. It also detoxifies your body externally as well as internally. Eases stress and body pains.
- Can be used as a teeth whitener or a mouth freshener. Also clears a sour throat if used for gargling.
- Can be used as a foot soak, foot scrub or a hand scrub too. It is not drying on the skin.
- Removes the yellowness under the nails and makes your nails shine beautifully.
- Use it to cleanse your skin at night. Mix a table spoon of rock salt with your cleanser or face wash and rub it gently into the skin. Make sure to remove make up before this routine.
In Pakistan, there is a salt range of Himalayas, called the ‘Himalayan Salt Range’, which has the purest form of rock salt in the whole world. It is sold as ‘Himalayan salt’ but it actually is just a rock salt too. The only specialty of this salt is that it is pure and does not need any kind of filtering. So, those who have easy access to Himalayan salt or Pakistan rock salt, make sure you use it regularly in your food and beauty routines.
Do not forget to differentiate between Epsom salt and Rock salt. They have different mineral contents and Epsom salt is the best for skin. If you have access to Epsom salt, you can use it for
- Removing product build up from your hair. Mix a cup of Epsom salt in your shampoo.
- Volumnize your hair. Mix equal parts of your conditioner and salt and apply it to your hair. Keep it on for 20-30 minutes and wash off.
- Removes excess oil from the hair. If you have oily hair, this is for you. Mix a cup of Epsom salt with your shampoo and leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing. The salt soaks up all the oil present in the hair.
You can read about more uses of Epsom salt here.
We have always heard that salt is not good for hair but it is not so. The common salt is not suitable because it has many chemicals in it where as naturally occurring salts are as good for hair as they are for other parts of your body.
Beautydiva says
Very nice post, informative as well as worth knowing 😀
Anonymous says
very useful information. By the way, what is the common name of epsom salt in india ?
Swati Murti says
no idea, sorry 🙂
Anonymous says
sendha namak
chang lee says
sendha namak is rock salt its totally different from epsom salt…
Anonymous says
Epsom salt is ” kala namak”.
Gautam says
Searched google, there it is showing sendha namak only and not Kala namak
dr s.s sethi says
Magnicium Sulphate is Epsom salt
Anonymous says
Very informative. I will change my salt to Sendha Namak immidiately.
Thanks
Swati Murti says
🙂
Asma Jabeen says
hey swati could you please tell me where can i buy sendha namak in hyderabad?
Anonymous says
Ratandeep supermarket, most kirana stores
Anonymous says
Can I use rock salt or epsom salt to check psoriasis on scalp and other parts of the body? If yes,what is the method of using?
Thanks and regards
Krishna
Swati Murti says
i think yes it will work but i can’t be too sure of the results!! you can simply mix a bit of salt with your shampoo and scrub your scalp gently with the mixture.
Anonymous says
where can i find epsom salt in Lahore?
Swati Murti says
sorry, i don’t reside in Lahore.
gugu says
sendha namak is rock salt or epsom salt? and by which are they available in Punjab?
Swati Murti says
it is rock salt and its called sendha namak only in punjab.
Arvind Garg says
Sendha Namak is not Epsom salt.
Swati Murti says
yes, it is rock salt.
Sarwat Hayat says
Where can i buy epsom edible salt in lahore?
Swati Murti says
sorry Sarwat, i have no idea! i live in Hyderabad, India 🙂
Rajesh M says
Where can i get epsom salt in Hyderabad.. And what it is called in local language.. I live near hitech city
Anonymous says
Near sai Baba temple @ padmarao Nagar herbal stores
Swati Murti says
well, i have no idea but you can check out at the above address which someone left.
Anjali dasi says
If Sendha Namak is only named that in Punjab, what is it named in the rest of India? Will that brand of sendha namak be available in other parts of India? I have got it in Delhi but now want it in Orissa
rajib says
U can buy any ayurbedic store near lingraj tample or adaspur.cuttack
Anjali dasi says
If it is only named Sendha Namak in Punjab then what is Rock salt named in the rest of India and how can it be found. I’ve bought Sendha Namak in Delhi but need it in Bhubanesvar now
Swati Murti says
well, you can find sendha namak in patanjali stores. donno what its called in local languages!!
Anonymous says
This salt is used during fasts..sometimes people call it Vrat wala namak.
nandini says
Epsom salt hindi name?
Rahul Kumar says
Very interesting article…can tell me where can i get Himalayan Salt in India
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chang lee says
there is no hindi name for epsom salt u can infact get it in most of the regular chemist shop its not very expensive cost u about 7 rupees for a 20g packet.. oh dont get mixed up with rock salt which is different from epsom salt, rock salt u can get it in any kaka grocery shops…
rishi says
what to say to chemist for buying epsom salt
Rajeev Jain says
I never knew it has so many benefits. I had been using it for past many years. Recently I have observed some improvement in my Lipid Profile. May be it is due joint effect of some diet changes. I am just Iinterested to know Is there any study on effect of rock salt on Lipid Profile.
Thanks for the nice article.
Rajeev Jain says
I never knew it has so many benefits. I had been using it for past many years. Recently I have observed some improvement in my Lipid Profile. May be it is due joint effect of some diet changes. I am just Iinterested to know Is there any study on effect of rock salt on Lipid Profile.
Thanks for the nice article.
Anonymous says
Hindi name of epsom salt
Sunil says
I am using sendha nama or rock salt from last two year in my all food. As i am very short temper person. due to sendha namak i become peace and calm person it work perfect for me.
Babita says
I used sendha namak but need a lot more to get the same taste. will it not cause problem because I am eating lot more salt now after switching to Sendha Namak.
RAMGOPALJAIN says
Thanks,Swati:I am too from Hyderabad & will be happy to interact with you re healthy diet.
Ramhari Gholve says
very good information.
my face have so much pimples. Now using this and seeing the good result.
thanks Swati.
Prachi says
Hi Ramhari, How are you using it on your skin. Please tell the procedure. I want to follow that. Thanks in advance.
anjali says
Can i add sendha namak in water for skin psoriasis treatment? is it safe or not?
Swati says
Hi Anjali. I am sorry. I have no idea about it. Please consult a doctor for a proper treatment for psoriasis.
sasikanth says
Madam, how can I get epsom salt in vijayawada
NETHRASRI says
wHAT IS EPSOM SALT IN TELUGU OR HINDI.WHERE CAN I GET IN HYDERABAD.AM VEXED OF SEARHING FOR IT