Navratri (Navaratri 2023) festival has started from Sunday, 15 October 2023. Navratri is in full swing across the country at this time. Everyone is immersed in the devotion of Mother Durga. During this time, people often fast and worship Mata Rani. During fasting, people often use rock salt instead of normal salt, but have you ever wondered why only rock salt is eaten during fasting. Let us know the benefits of this-
According to the information received, only rock salt is used during fasting. Because, it is pure. At the same time, the body needs more nutrients during fasting. In such a situation, rock salt plays an important role in fulfilling the nutritional needs of the body. Not only this, blood pressure is also controlled by the use of rock salt.
Rock salt is considered to have a cold effect. It is also very good for the eyes. Actually, the amount of iodine in rock salt is low, hence its consumption provides relief from the problem of high blood pressure and eye swelling.
According to Ayurveda, rock salt helps in digestion. It can help improve gut health, fight infections, diarrhea etc. Experts believe that, due to the lesser amount of sodium in it as compared to normal salt, rock salt can help in controlling the amount of sodium in the body.
Rock salt contains iron, zinc, nickel, manganese and other minerals, which are good for the body. Rock salt has another quality and that is that its consumption reduces weight. Actually, it helps in removing fat cells from the body and also controls the craving for food. Rock salt also maintains the pH level of the body.
Regularly including rock salt in your diet improves blood circulation in the body and also allows the removal of bad toxins from the body. It also helps in maintaining the balance of serotonin and melatonin hormones in the body, which also relieves stress and tension.