Himalayan Salt
- An Introduction Ancient, beautiful, and mysterious

Himalayan salt is one of the most valued elements on Earth.

• Hails from the valleys and rivers which lie deep within the Himalaya Mountain Range.
• It has been coveted for centuries due to its beauty,rich mineral content, and versatilitY

Himalayan salt is incredibly unique in appearance, texture, history, and usage.

• This amazing salt carries a vast array of benefits both when used in the bath and when used in food.
• It softens the skin, soothes aches and pains, and contains up to 84 minerals that balance and detoxify the body.

Himalayan salt is the one of the purest, most natural salts in the world.

Between 30 and 50 million years old, the Himalaya Mountain Range is located in Asia and is home to mountains with the highest elevation in the world, including Mount Everest. The highest peak reaches 26,000 feet.

The colossal mountain range stretches across 1700 miles and 6 countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, India, China, and Bhutan - the largest portions of the range in Nepal and Bhutan. Within the Himalayas you will find many rivers flowing between the mountains, including the Ganga, Brahma, and Indus, the largest river in the mountain range. In addition to rivers, there are many lakes beautiful lakes, mostly the product of glacial activity.

Within these rivers and lakes that cover the majestic mountain range, you will find an ancient treasure that people for generations have coveted: Himalayan salt. Millions of years ago, water within the Himalayan mountain range evaporated under the hot sun and left pure, beautiful crystals of salt behind. The salt formed when the earth was pristine and free of toxins, and today, each grain of salt remains untainted and clean.

For centuries, Himalayan salt has been valued for its purity and its beauty, and has long been a staple within the communities which reside in the area.Also known as “King Salt”, salt of the Himalayas has been traded, bought, and sold as a precious commodity. People from around the world have travelled to Nepal with one goal in mind: to buy precious Himalayan salt and use it in their cooking and in their baths and beauty treatments.

Inside a Grain of Himalayan Salt

For one thing, it’s beautiful: it often has a pinkish or light reddish tint, and under a microscope, the crystals within the salt form gorgeously perfect geometric patterns. Large shards of salt crystals are often marketed as decorative items and you’ve probably seen them in the form of table lamps (think large pinkish crystals with light shining from the center).

Himalayan salt, when left raw and in its natural state, is rich in nutrients and minerals. Since many of these elements found within each grain of salt naturally occur within us and in the environment, they are easily absorbed and utilized on a cellular level,. This is why Himalayan salt is popular both as a food and as a bath salt - as salt goes, it is incredibly healthy and carries a variety of benefits.

Himalayan salt reportedly contains upwards of 84 different minerals, including Iron, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium. These elements can be absorbed through our skin or orally in the form of table salt and are all beneficial. Iron aids in the transport of oxygen to our cells and gives our blood its red color. It also improves the body’s immunity, encourages deep sleep, and boosts our overall energy level.

• Copper is a naturally abundant mineral in our bodies, and has many benefits including the protection of our cardiovascular, skeletal, and nervous systems.

• Potassium is central to a healthy heart, and it’s important to have a healthy amount of potassium in the diet - particularly if you exercise.

• Magnesium is an often overlooked mineral and close to 90% of us don’t get enough of it - if you don’t have enough of it in your diet, you may experience symptoms such as appetite loss, lack of energy, headaches, and even depression. It keeps the heart healthy, and aids in the absorption of other vital nutrients.

• Calcium is essential for healthy, strong bones and teeth and adequate consumption is crucial to protect against osteoporosis.

It’s no wonder Himalayan salt is so popular. It’s versatile, beautiful, and healthy. So now that you know a bit more about Himalayan salt - it’s rich history, the makeup of each crystal - it’s time to learn about how you can use it at home. And this is where it gets interesting! You can eat it for dinner, and soak in it before bedtime. Talk about versatile, right? Well, keep reading!