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The Untold Health Benefits of Herbal Black Salt (Kala Namak): A Scientific Overview
Published Mar 8, 2024 · DOI · Sharadendu Bali, Asfia Khan
Current Research in Complementary & Alternative Medicine
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Abstract
Herbal Black Salt, also known as Kala Namak, is a traditional South Asian and Ayurvedic culinary and medicinal ingredient. Distinctive for its pungent aroma and varying color shades, ranging from dark violet to pink, it is manufactured using Himalayan or other natural rock salt through a special kiln-firing process incorporating Ayurvedic herbs. While Himalayan pink salt has been well-researched, studies on black salt are sparse. Notably, Kala Namak has a lower sodium content than common table salt and is rich in essential minerals such as iron, calcium
Herbal Black Salt (Kala Namak) has a lower sodium content than common table salt and is rich in essential minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium, offering potential health benefits.
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