In Ayurveda, rock salt or Himalayan salt is considered as the healthiest salt. In addition to the above, it is
used to regulate blood sugar, balance hormones, and increase digestion.

Regular rinsing of the mouth with pink Himalayan saltwater helps to remove harmful bacteria from the
gums. Himalayan salt, a soft salt collected from the Punjab region of Pakistan, is light pink in colour.

In terms of chemical composition, Himalayan salt like table salt, contains 98% sodium chloride.

Himalayan salt is different from table salt as it contains the minerals, potassium, magnesium, and
calcium. It is these minerals that make the fine salt pink in colour.

Ingredients in rock salt speed up the metabolism and help maintain the pH of the body. Rock salt or
Himalayan salt is considered as an Ayurvedic remedy that can be used in teeth whitening.

Many toothpastes today claim to contain salt. It is a known fact that salt has been used for healthy teeth
since ancient times and it has also been used for dental treatment back in the day.

Rinsing the mouth with warm saltwater is used in our homes even today to reduce gum infections and
inflammation because of the natural antiseptic properties of salt.

In ancient times, toothpaste contained salt as a main ingredient, which can be used to reduce the stains
on the teeth and to get healthy white teeth.

Oral disinfection is the most important factor for dental health.

Himalayan salt is used in Indian dental practices and, according to ancient Indian Ayurvedic textbooks,
Himalayan salt is further used to treat colds and coughs.

In addition to the above, it can be used to regulate blood sugar, balance hormones, and increase
digestion.

Regular rinsing of the mouth with pink Himalayan saltwater helps to remove harmful bacteria from the
gums.

As rock salt is rarely found in Sri Lanka, you can try Lever ayush Rock Salt Whitening Toothpaste to have
whiter teeth and healthy gums at home.