Tag: Saindhava lavana

Valued for centuries in Ayurveda, saindhava lavana is a type of natural rock salt, formed from the evaporation of ancient seas or lakes, leaving behind a mineral-rich sodium chloride crystal.

According to ancient Ayurvedic texts, *saindhava lavana*, or sendha namak, is considered the best of all salts for daily consumption due to its purity and balancing properties. Known in English as rock salt, this unrefined mineral is a staple in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine.

According to ancient Ayurvedic texts like the Charaka and Sushruta Samhitas, salt is a vital taste (rasa) essential for life and digestion. This tradition distinguishes what are the five types of lavana, or salt, each with its own unique properties and therapeutic effects on the body's doshas.

Sendha namak, also known as rock salt, is a type of salt formed when saltwater from ancient seas and lakes evaporates, leaving behind crystalline sodium chloride deposits. Unlike common table salt, it is minimally processed and treasured in various traditions for its unique mineral composition.