Dear readers, do you know about black salt? Have you heard of her? If not, take a look at the health benefits of black salt. Black salt, and I immediately remember my grandmother, how she gave us colored eggs for Easter and put a salt shaker with black salt next to it. And for my dad, there is nothing tastier than taking a slice of black bread, pouring linseed oil on a saucer, dipping the bread in this butter and adding a little black salt to it.

I myself almost forgot about her. And not so long ago I was visiting a friend, and she asks me: “Do you want to try a salad with black salt?”. Here memories flooded, and I remembered that grandmother's house. And her taste is completely different. I asked my friend where she bought it. It turned out that both in Magnets and Auchan it is on sale. Immediately I bought it, and the topic of the article was born.

In everyday life, we are used to table salt. It is she who is the most popular in the whole world. Some of us try to do without salt at all. I am for our wisdom. With a lack of salt in the body, a person may feel lethargic and dizzy, depression or digestive problems may appear. An excess of salt can lead to high blood pressure, thirst, heart disease, kidney disease, eyes. General advice on salt intake: Consume no more than 5 g of salt daily.

And now we return to the topic of the article and talk about black salt. What it is, what it consists of and what are the benefits and harms of black salt.

Forgotten taste of black salt. Long history

It looks like black or dark gray salt crystals. She has a natural salty taste and a slightly specific aroma. For most of us, black salt is an exotic and unusual product. But for our ancestors, it was a traditional and familiar product. It has even been associated with the annual Easter festivities.

Why is black salt called Thursday salt?

Thursday black salt from Kostroma is its original name. This product was made by our ancestors for a long time. He could be found in almost every home. It was specially made on Holy Week, on Maundy Thursday. Therefore, this name has been preserved - Thursday salt. On the eve of Easter, according to legend, this salt had a special power. But the benefits of black salt, as we will see, are great at any other time.

Kostroma black salt has such a name because it was made there from time immemorial, and after that, when the recipe was lost, it was in the villages of the Kostroma region that the ability to prepare this traditional Russian product was preserved. And today one of the black salt production facilities is located in Kostroma.

Between Yaroslavl and Kostroma there is an amazing place, the village of Nekrasovskoye, where the salt museum is located. If you are in our area, maybe it will be possible to call there. The most luxurious sanatorium "Small Salts" is also located there. People with various diseases come for treatment. His specialization: diseases of the joint, spine, general improvement of the body. And in the museum you can touch the history, learn a lot of interesting things.

It is interesting to know the recipe for making black salt. She prepared like this. Rock salt was mixed with rye flour and then calcined in an oven. Thyme, oregano, and mint were often used in cooking. Another common ingredient in Thursday salt is cabbage leaves.

There are recipes for making black salt with leavened milk. There is also a recipe for oatmeal. For mixing with salt, before calcining, take ordinary rye bread, which is pre-soaked.

Ordinary salt with rye flour is wrapped in linen or placed in a birch bark box. This mixture is then placed in an oven. By tradition, birch logs are needed. The salt is calcined and turns black. Then it is crushed, and the Kostroma black salt is obtained.

The main advantage and benefit of black salt is in its isolation. So the product is enriched with a valuable element - calcium. After a similar heat treatment, the salt gets rid of harmful components - heavy metals. Burning off enriches ordinary table salt, as it were.

The Thursday salt contains calcium, potassium, magnesium, iodine, copper, selenium, zinc. It also contains carbon in the form of coal particles. This salt contains less sodium chloride and more calcium than sodium chloride.

In terms of calorie content, black salt has a zero index, so it can be recommended for various weight loss diets.

Useful properties of Thursday salt for our health and beauty

Calcined in an oven and enriched with ash from rye flour or bread, black salt acquires beneficial properties for our body. This was known for a long time, and the product was not only consecrated on Easter and served with Easter eggs, not only always had on the dinner table, but also treated with it.

Due to its high calcium content, quaternary salt is good for bones, teeth and muscles. Thanks to carbon, toxic compounds are eliminated from the body. Kostroma black salt has a good effect on digestion, brings it back to normal. It also has a beneficial effect on metabolism.

Black salt is a natural adsorbent that acts roughly like activated carbon. It is recommended for severe poisoning. Black salt cleanses the body well, relieves flatulence and constipation. It has a mild laxative effect.

Black salt will be useful for people with heart disease, kidney problems, and abnormal (high) blood pressure. It has the ability to unload the liver. It is used as a means of preventing mineral deficiency.

Black salt improves appetite, sharpens vision. Mixed with natural honey, it treats sore gums very well. With its use, the body will not retain water as much as with sodium chloride. It is a dietary product because black salt contains no calories.

It is also a rejuvenating component of cosmetics. Black salt can be added to face masks. It has a smoothing and tightening effect on the skin. This salt is used as an adjunct to the treatment of eczema and skin rashes.

I suggest watching a video on the benefits of black salt. Here you can see how it looks.

Using black salt

Black salt is baked with rye flour or bread. This results in a crumbly product with fine grains. This salt, in contrast to the usual, dampness less.

Thursday salt is less salty than table salt. She may have a special smell, similar to the smell of egg yolks. When added to food, this smell will soon disappear.

Black salt can be added to all dishes instead of regular salt. It is better to add it to ready-made dishes after cooking, so that its mineral composition will be better preserved. She goes to salads, side dishes, soups. You can add it and baked goods instead of plain salt.

This salt can be used for washing, added to foot baths to improve the skin of the feet. It will also be useful in face and neck cosmetics.

There are Indian, Himalayan and Japanese black salt, which have their own characteristics and recipes. Our black salt from Kostroma is produced both ground and pressed. Store it in a closed container in a cool place.

You can buy black salt in spice shops or in such supermarket departments (I have already said that it is sold here in Magnets and Auchan), or you can order it on the Internet. It is inexpensive, about 60 rubles.

With the help of black salt, you can get rid of the bad habit of over-salted food. The main thing here is to get used to the taste and slightly peculiar smell and to show healthy persistence.

The harm of black salt

Speaking about the benefits and harms of black salt from Kostroma, we will see that this is a pure and harmless product for humans. There are no scientifically proven facts about the dangers of Thursday salt. It is important to consume it in moderation, but this applies to all known products.

If there is too much black salt, then the side effects will be the same as with excessive consumption of table salt. The pressure may rise, the vessels will become strained, and the heart and kidneys may malfunction. In case of an overdose of black salt, the liquid will stagnate in the body.

How to make quaternary salt at home

The easiest way to buy black salt is ready-made. But you can also cook it at home. Here are two recipes.

In the first recipe, for convenience, not rye flour is taken, but rye bread. You will need 150 g of rye bread, 150 g of table salt, 80 g of water, a teaspoon of coriander powder. Instead of the usual one, you can take crushed sea salt.

Remove the crust from the bread and chop it into small cubes. Place them in a saucepan and cover with water. When the bread is soaked, achieve a homogeneous mass. Add crushed salt to the pan. Add coriander or your favorite spice. Mix the mixture well and place in a mold. Send to the oven at a temperature of 250 `C. After 10 minutes, take out the mass and break it into pieces. Send to the oven again and stir until the parts turn black. In about 20-30 minutes, the bread will burn and you need to get it. Now it remains to grind it. Black salt is ready.

The second recipe differs in that instead of bread, kvass is used. It is also mixed with salt and sent to the oven until it turns black. The fired mass is crushed and screened through a sieve. Your black salt will remain in the sieve.

You can use the traditional old recipe with cabbage leaves. The outer leaves are taken, crushed and mixed with ordinary salt. Then the same mass goes into the oven or is calcined in a frying pan.

Black salt, the benefits and harms of which are not familiar to all people. Although the benefits are enormous. What is she so famous for?

Once I had to visit the Salt Museum. This museum is located on the Volga, between Yaroslavl and Kostroma. And dedicated to the history of Black Salt.

An erudite guide told us a lot of interesting things about black salt, which in ancient times in Russia was valued on a par with gold.

We learned all about the benefits and dangers of black salt, how it was obtained and why it is also called Thursday salt.

It is still prepared according to old Russian recipes and is sold in many stores. We bought it right at the kiosk on the territory of the museum.

What are the unique properties of black salt? The benefits and uncommon product made the most favorable impression on me. More precisely, there is no need to talk about harmful properties, because black salt simply does not have them. If you do not abuse it, then only health benefits can be obtained.

A little about the history of the creation of black salt

Our distant ancestors in Russia were religious people. In Orthodox culture, salt prepared in a special way and called black salt had a cult significance. She was credited with the amazing properties of healing from diseases, she protected a person from many ailments.

It was cooked only once a year, namely on Holy Week at night from Wednesday to Thursday. This was the last week of Lent, which precedes Easter. Hence the other name - Thursday salt.

During the celebration of Easter, it was placed on the festive table in special salt shakers. She was the same delicacy as Easter cakes, Easter, colored eggs.

In later times, until the beginning of the twentieth century, it was very common product. In every house, be it the house of a landowner or a peasant, there was always a salt shaker with black salt on the table. It is very tasty! And useful. In our time, the traditions of ancestors are being revived. Of course, no one today will wait a whole year for Maundy Thursday. It is prepared at any time of the year, although the recipe has been preserved since ancient times.

HOW DID OUR ANCESTORS PREPARE BLACK OR FOURTH SALT?

As the guide told us, the following recipe was popular in the Yaroslavl and Kostroma regions:

They took ordinary table salt, added rye flour, eggs, milk, medicinal herbs. Kneaded in the same way as kneading the dough.

Then they wrapped them in linen and put them in a birch bark box. They put it in the oven, right in the hot coals, and buried it for 12 hours.

During this time, flour and all organic elements burned out, salt crystals were charred. The result was a solid porous mass of black color, containing many useful elements - calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfur, iron, iodine, zinc, phosphorus and other minerals in the form of chlorides and sulfates.

Agree that salting food with such healthy salt is much more pleasant than ordinary white salt. It tastes very salty, with some imperceptible, but very subtle aftertaste.

Thereafter, the solid mass was crushed and thus obtained quaternary salt.

THE USE AND DAMAGE OF THURSDAY SALT

• If you constantly use it at the table, your intestines will gradually and gently cleanse. After all, such a salt is impregnated with carbon and acts like activated carbon. It helps to remove excess mucus, toxins, heavy metals, cholesterol.

• It heals inflammation of the mucous membranes and minor erosions.

• Digestion is improved. Stool becomes regular, heartburn and bloating disappear, intestinal microflora normalizes.

• Black salt contains less sodium, which is replaced by other macro- and microelements. This is very important for, since the liquid is not so much retained in the body and you do not need to take diuretics. Blood pressure readings are leveled, edema disappears, the heart and blood vessels work better.

• Can black salt harm your health? Only if you use it in excessive quantities. Add no more than half a teaspoon per day and then the extremely useful properties of Thursday salt will appear. Otherwise, fluid may retain in the body, and this will lead to kidney disease, edema, poor circulation and high blood pressure.

HOW TO USE FOURTH SALT?

It is as salty as white table salt. But regular salt is used during cooking. But if in a salad of fresh vegetables or vinaigrette there is a little lack of spice, then black salt is just right here. It's like the final touch that gives any dish a piquant taste.

Even if you just dissolve a crystal of such salt in your mouth for testing, the taste will hardly differ from the usual white one. We were convinced of this in the Salt Museum when we were given a try.

BLACK SALT FROM KOSTROMA

We asked the guide where you can buy this wonderful product. It turns out it's sold in health stores. But we didn’t have to look for it, because the Salt Museum sold beautiful salt shakers made of antique wood and black Thursday salt.

Today it is made in the Kostroma region according to old folk recipes, and the product is called “Black salt from Kostroma”.

A wonderful recipe has come down to us from time immemorial, and here it is - black salt! The benefits and harms of what we eat are always side by side. But with regard to black salt, we can confidently say that this is a very useful product. It can only harm those people who love salted food. And in small quantities it is one of the healthiest foods.

I modestly asked to sell me one package (I thought that 140 grams would be enough for the whole family). But my husband asked for 5 packs! I tell him: "Why so much!" He says: "Let's give it to our relatives."

When, having arrived home, I handed out this souvenir to people close to me, and even gave a whole lecture on black salt, everyone was delighted. A neighbor at the dacha even complained that in the old days people not only ate healthy food, but even their salt was useful.

That's it, dear friends! I advise you to use my advice and look for black Thursday salt in your city or regional center. You will not regret!

And I also want to wish you more travel, go to museums, listen to the stories of the guides. Learn something new every time. Enjoy life, because there is so much beauty in it!

And my very last wish! Of course, it's great to lie in the sun on vacation, swim in the warm sea somewhere in Egypt or the Canary Islands. But how much unexplored, interesting, beautiful one can get while traveling in our native country. Even an ordinary trip to a sanatorium not only heals our physical body, but also pleases the soul.

In the ranks of assistants in the treatment of folk remedies, black salt from Kostroma occupies a special place. Its color is associated with ancient roots dating back to the time when salt was cooked in the oven.

By tradition, black salt was prepared once a year, on the night from Wednesday to Maundy Thursday. To do this, they took white salt, moistened it in water, then mixed it with soaked crumb of bread or kvass grounds, wrapped it in a damp cloth and put it in a hot oven for three to four hours. It was allowed to bury the bundle in uncooled coals. It was even possible to simply ignite the salt in a cast-iron pan. Then the blackened salt was taken out and pounded in a mortar, while reading prayers. And the last stage is the consecration of the finished product on the altar.

Interestingly, Easter eggs were only allowed to be eaten with this salt.

If the salt stocks ran out, it was allowed to prepare a new batch, but always on Thursday. Because of this time limit, black salt is often called Thursday salt.

It is interesting that special Sunday firewood was used in the manufacture of black salt. They were called that way because the hostess put one log per day every Sunday of Great Lent in a separate pile specially for this purpose.

Black salt itself has an unusual taste, but this did not stop the hostesses of those times from improving the recipe. They came up with the idea of ​​adding various fragrant herbs when igniting. - thyme, oregano, or mint. This gives the salt a spicy flavor and doubles the benefits.

The recipe for making a special seasoning is quite simple, so you can make it at home.... It is enough to mix the coarse white salt with the crumb of bread soaked in water, add the fragrant herbs and heat in a frying pan. But if you want to try real Thursday salt, made according to the same old Russian recipe, be aware that at present it is prepared in this way only in Kostroma.

The benefits of black Thursday salt

It is believed that salt is a real poison and it is dangerous to use it with food. Indeed, many studies have confirmed that too much chlorine in white salt has a negative effect on the functioning of the internal organs. However, black salt is the exact opposite of white. In addition to the low content of sodium chloride, due to the excess of which the mobility of the joints deteriorates, it also boasts the content of such beneficial trace elements as iodine, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and copper. Due to the consumption of this product, the following changes occur in the body:

• digestion improves, food is absorbed easier and faster;
• improves the water-salt balance in the body, which contributes to the successful loss of excess weight;
• metabolism is normalized;
• the body is cleansed of all toxins and toxins accumulated earlier.

In addition to the general positive effect, black salt has a healing effect. It is useful:

• hypertensive patients;
• people suffering from cardiovascular diseases;
• for inhalation for respiratory diseases;
• with indigestion, constipation;
• to improve the functioning of the kidneys and liver.

Also, since ancient times, this salt was appreciated for its ability to provide not only physical benefits, but also moral. It was believed that she, after carrying out Orthodox rituals over her, could resist evil forces. To protect the house from otherworldly threats, and the family from the evil eye and the tricks of the evil eye, a handful of salt consecrated in the church was placed in a tight little bag and hidden in a secluded place.

Other areas of application

Black salt can be useful not only as a seasoning for soup or buckwheat porridge:

If you are going to attend an event involving the use of alcoholic beverages, drink a glass of water with a teaspoon of black salt dissolved in it at home in advance. This will protect against the likelihood of poisoning.

Another unusual way to use Thursday salt is to add it to your bath water. Such a replacement for the usual bath salt will help you to relax faster and bring the nervous system back to normal. A nice bonus: if you suffer from dry skin, such a procedure will instantly get rid of this problem. It is also useful after playing sports or just a day full of physical activity, as it relaxes muscles well and tones them. Ladies' note: if you spent the whole day in high heels and in the evening you just don't feel your legs, make them a small relaxing bath with black salt. To do this, pour ten centimeters of warm water into a basin, dissolve a teaspoon of black salt in it and lower your legs for ten minutes.

Finally, black salt can be used as an ingredient in skin and hair masks. Its hard crystals have a massage and stimulating effect. Thus, black salt will help speed up hair growth or cleanse the skin of dead cells.

Harm and contraindications

She has only one contraindication: exceeding the consumption rate. To saturate the body with useful minerals and not harm it, use no more than 20 g per day in food. If the dose is exceeded, the following consequences are possible:

• water retention in the body;
• an increase in blood volume, which will lead to increased work of the heart and can cause heart failure;
• increased blood pressure;
• deterioration of kidney function.

Video: Traditional Thursday Salt Preparation

This is what it is, salt that came from Ancient Russia. And the heart will heal, and the house will save from evil spirits. The main thing is to observe the measure, and then you will be happy.

Have you ever tried putting a pinch of black salt under your tongue to ward off nausea? Or maybe they used it as an additional tool in the treatment of their children? Adding black salt to salad or pasta can enhance the flavor and aroma of your dish. But did you know that there are many more lesser known benefits of black salt? This relative of table salt contains nutrients and minerals, making it an essential part of our kitchen shelf. We will talk about the health benefits and dangers of black salt in this article.

What is black salt?

Black salt contains:

• sodium chloride,
• sodium sulfate,
• sodium bisulfate,
• sodium sulfide,
• iron sulfide,
• hydrogen sulfide.

Other names - sanchal, intuppu, saindhav, Himalayan salt, Indian black salt, Thursday salt. The most common name is kala namak, which is derived from volcanic rock salt. Black salt is popular in India, Pakistan and other countries around the world for its taste and availability. This special variety has its origins in the Himalayan mountains. It is used in Indian cuisine in side dishes.

Due to the presence of iron and other minerals in kala namak, salt is pinkish-gray in color. It contains a unique component - hydrogen sulfide, which gives the dish a characteristic egg smell.

Besides adding flavor to food, black salt is popular for its health benefits. It also allows food to be stored longer. The health benefits of feces namak are countless, but they are all known only in words, since no deep scientific research has been carried out on feces namak. Indian salt is recommended for people with high blood pressure and for those on a low-salt diet. This is due to the fact that low sodium content does not increase the level of sodium in the blood. This substance also relieves heartburn and intestinal gas. In other words, it puts the entire digestive system in order.

There are other health benefits of black salt for skin, hair and health, which we will tell you about in this article. Let's take a closer look at them.

19 health benefits of black salt

1. Great alternative to sea salt

   In everyday life, salt is often used in various dishes. But, we all know about the risks associated with eating sea salt. These include paralysis, thyroid problems, impotence and high blood pressure. Fortunately, there is a great solution - black salt. Black salt gives the taste of regular table salt, but with fewer side effects. In addition, it also fights a host of ailments such as arthritis, high cholesterol and impotence problems. This is truly amazing!

2. Treats constipation and bloating

   You've probably heard that black salt is an essential part of churna (Ayurvedic powder) and homemade digestive pills. The benefits of black salt lie in its ability to relieve constipation, stomach irritation and many other stomach ailments. Therefore, it is prudent to include black salt in your diet to improve digestion.

3. Heals joints

   Using black salt will allow you to say goodbye to neck stiffness and joint pain. All you need to do is compress a glass of Himalayan black salt. It is necessary to heat it dry in a pan, but so that it does not burn out. Then pour into a bag and place on the affected area. Then reheat the salt and use twice a day for quick pain relief.

4. Helps with weight loss

   At the very beginning, we said that a large amount of salt can affect the gain of extra pounds of weight. But this risk can be avoided by replacing ordinary salt with black salt. It has been found to be very effective in the fight against excess weight. This is due to the dissolution and disintegrating action that is exerted on enzymes and lipids. For this reason, kala namak is an essential part of Ayurvedic products that promote weight loss.

5. Helps Treat Respiratory Problems

   Are you having trouble breathing, a stuffy nose and a sore throat? Why don't you try black salt? If you breathe over black salt, you can thus have a positive effect on many respiratory diseases, sinusitis, allergies and asthma. To this end, you need to put some black salt in your inhaler and use it twice a day to get better.

6. Treats intestinal gas problems

   Black salt can eliminate gastrointestinal problems. It improves digestion and reduces acid reflux. For instant relief from intestinal gas, simply try using black salt at home. You will need: 1 teaspoon of black salt, 1 glass of warm water. Put all this on low heat and keep until the color changes. Then dissolve a small amount of this mixture in warm water and drink. This will help get rid of intestinal gas.

7. Works as a great laxative

   Black salt is a powerful laxative. It is a popular ingredient in Ayurvedic remedies. You can make your own laxative by mixing black salt with lemon and ginger.

8. Eliminates heartburn

   The alkaline composition of the Thursday salt brings the acid balance of the stomach back to normal, thereby eliminating heartburn. This salt is rich in minerals that result from exposure to high temperatures. Therefore, its use is highly advisable in the treatment of high acidity.

9. Controls cholesterol levels

   Eating black salt instead of regular salt can even stabilize fluctuations in cholesterol levels. In addition, kala namak ensures proper blood circulation throughout the body and lowers blood pressure.

10. Prevents osteoporosis

    Did you know that about a quarter of the total salt in the body is found in bones? In addition to calcium, salt is very important for bone strength. Osteoporosis is a disease in which our bodies begin to extract sodium from the bones, thus decreasing their strength. This condition can be prevented by drinking plenty of water along with a pinch of black salt.

11. Relieves muscle spasms and cramps

    Himalayan salt helps with painful muscle cramps. Potassium, as part of the feces namak, is essential for proper muscle function. Thus, replacing regular salt will help you get rid of muscle aches and cramps.

12. Fights depression

    Indian salt can be helpful in treating certain types of depression. This seasoning helps preserve two hormones (melatonin and serotonin) that are essential for restful sleep and peace of mind.

13. Controls diabetes

    Black salt is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels. If you want to say goodbye to diabetes, replace table salt with black.

14. Is an important element of Ayurvedic medicine

    According to Ayurveda, kala namak is a salt with therapeutic properties. In addition to the laxative effect and the treatment of intestinal disorders, it also improves vision. In Ayurveda, Indian salt is considered the most profitable salt grade. The reason for this is that kala namak does not increase the sodium content in the blood. The high sulfur content can relieve heartburn and improve digestion. The main thing is to use this salt in a balanced amount.

15. Good for babies

    You may not know this, but black salt is good for babies. It helps treat many ailments including indigestion and mucus clotting. Mothers are advised to regularly add a pinch of black salt to baby food to prevent digestive and stomach problems. You can also let your child suck on a few granules of salt or salt and honey to cure a cough.

16. Use in baths

    Try ditching unnatural soap and adding black salt to your bathtub. However, make sure the water is not too hot. In case your skin is sensitive and prone to irritation, kala namak will work as an excellent healing agent. Salt has a magical effect on cracks and epidermophytosis of the feet, leg swelling, warts, dislocations, and even acne on the body. In general, it will relieve you of pain and worries. In the meantime, you will enjoy a healthy and natural salt bath. After such a procedure, your body will feel completely renewed and healthy.

17. Works as an excellent detergent

    Adding a small amount of black salt to your cleanser or scrub can give your skin a radiant appearance. For best results, it is advisable to do this every night before bed. This will unclog clogged pores, remove unhealthy shine, and fight acne.

18. Stops hair loss

    If you suffer from receding hairline and are disappointed with the use of health supplements and hair tonics, try something natural next time. Since black salt contains many important minerals, it will help increase the natural growth of your hair. What's more, it strengthens hair and heals split ends. This will not only improve hair growth and make it thicker, but it will give it shine.

19. Relieves dandruff

    In case you suffer from dandruff or severe hair loss, it is recommended that you take black salt with tomato juice at least once a day. This alkaline acid mixture will eliminate dandruff and prevent further dandruff.

Uses of black salt for skin and health

There are various methods of using black salt to achieve flawless skin. Take a look at them:

You can make a cleaning solution with black salt at home. You will need: 1 cup black salt, wooden / ceramic spoons (avoid contact of the namak stool with metals), 1 glass jar, 2 glasses of distilled water. It is necessary to pour salt into a jar and fill it with distilled water. Let it brew overnight and check in the morning if all the salt has dissolved. Add more salt if necessary. The product is ready to use. Add one teaspoon of this solution to a glass of warm water and drink it every morning on an empty stomach. This will remove toxins from the body, cleanse the intestines and kidneys.

Why spend money on buying an expensive scrub in the store when you can make it at home and at a lower cost? Let's see how to make it at home. Ingredients: 4 cups black salt, 1 cup baking soda / salt, ½ teaspoon olive / coconut / jojoba oil, 10-12 drops of essential oil (your choice).

You need to mix all of the above components and your scrub is ready. The main thing is to select the amount of salt and soda in accordance with your skin type. If you have sensitive skin, it is worth reducing the proportion of salt and baking soda.

It is better to start the cleansing procedure with the feet. Apply to the body in vigorous circular motions, avoiding the genitals, nipples and other sensitive areas. Wash off with warm water and pat dry with a towel. Do not use soap after scrubbing.

Warnings, harm and contraindications

There are not many risks associated with using black salt. However, it is worth looking at the possible caveats. Do not take more black salt than is required as it can cause hypertension due to its high sodium content. Try limiting the amount of condiment you consume. Also, avoid being in a salt water bath for a long time, as all moisture can escape from the body, making the skin sluggish and unattractive.

Expert answers to readers' questions

• What is the chemical composition of black salt?

Black salt is mainly composed of sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, magnesia, ferrous sulfate, greigite, and ferric oxide. The sodium content in this salt is lower than table or sea salt (36% compared to 39% in table salt). On the other hand, kala namak has more potassium, calcium and magnesium than table salt.

• Should you prefer black salt or table salt?

The answer to this question depends on the situation. Table salt contains a significant percentage of iodine, which is practically absent in black salt. So, if you suffer from thyroid conditions that are associated with iodine deficiency, it is better to switch to table salt. However, black salt is rich in essential trace minerals that are very beneficial to your health and are less risky.

• How to use black salt in cooking?

To get the most out of black salt, mix it with table salt in a 1: 1 ratio and then use it in your meals.

Now you know what benefits black salt has. Use this wonderful natural product and experience the benefits. Be healthy!

Black Thursday salt: what

its benefits and harms?

Before Easter in the villages, from time immemorial, our ancestors prepared black salt, which in Orthodoxy was called Thursday. It is a spice related to Orthodox cuisine and an absolutely ecologically pure product.

It got its name because the real product is prepared on Maundy Thursday, before Easter Sunday. It is recommended to consecrate Thursday salt in the temple, and read prayers during preparation.

In Russia, it was believed that such salt has protective qualities and serves as a talisman for the house and the people living in it, strengthens health and heals from diseases.

The benefits of Thursday salt

After quite a long scientific research, scientists have concluded that Thursday salt has a very low content of heavy metals and the product contains a very small amount of chlorine, which makes us thirsty, after salty food, we drink excess water that is not excreted from the body and as a result edema occurs.

It has been scientifically proven that black quaternary salt does not contain those elements that are harmful to our health. At the same time, it contains useful microelements in much larger quantities, these are: iodine, copper, potassium, magnesium, calcium, selenium - they are necessary for the normal functioning of the body.

Thursday salt treatment

It is also useful for the treatment of hypertension, heart, kidney, osteochondrosis. Treatment with Thursday black salt perfectly helps to normalize digestion, treats diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; helps to get rid of excess weight, does not contain extra calories and is useful for dietary nutrition; used to treat acne and eczema as an adjunct; Quaternary salt is beneficial for strengthening bones, teeth, hair and skin health.

People who have eaten this spice say that they cannot imagine their usual diet without Thursday salt, as it improves the taste of food, helps to reveal the full flavor potential of favorite dishes. Try it and you will love the taste of this wonderful condiment!

The harm of Thursday salt

This seasoning does not have any harm compared to regular salt. However, it is worth knowing that quaternary salt is beneficial when consumed in moderation. Abuse can harm the body, however, this applies to any product if consumed too much and without control.

How to make quaternary salt at home?

Ingredients:

Borodino bread - 5 kilograms; rock salt - 1 kilogram.

Preparation:

Pre-soak the bread in water and mix with salt. We transfer the resulting mass to a cast-iron pan and put in an oven heated to 250 degrees. We keep in the oven until the bread turns black. Then we take the pan out of the oven, let the mass cool. After that, grind the bread with the mineral into powder and sift through a sieve.

Thursday salt is ready!

Where can you add and how to use quaternary salt? It can be added to all culinary dishes where we put regular salt. It is ideal for meat, fish dishes, goes well with herbal sauces, vegetable and fruit salads. Such black salt will be useful in vegetable and tomato juices.

However, it should be borne in mind that the addition of Thursday salt to culinary dishes should be dosed, this is due to its specific smell and the fact that it is not recommended to abuse even healthy products.

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Conclusion: It is worth noting that after cooking the salt, it is highly desirable to consecrate it in the church, especially on Easter. Then the beneficial properties of Thursday salt will be fully revealed - it will become a real Thursday salt, will be a talisman and protection of the house, will help heal diseases and protect the family from the evil eye. Be healthy!