Medical Uses for Sea Salt

Switching from processed table salt to sea salt--thus lowering your sodium chloride intake while at the same time increasing your mineral intake--has been shown to have health benefits. This is due to the fact that some sea salt retains up to 64 minerals and is believed to be naturally ionized.

Clean Teeth, Healthy Gums

• Prepare one part sea salt to two parts baking soda for brushing to promote whiter teeth and healthier gums.

Sore Throats

• Prepare 8 oz of water with ½ tsp. of sea salt for gargling to sooth a sore throat. This will also aid in the healing of any mouth sores.

Remove Dry Skin

• Use sea salt as an abrasive to remove dry skin; the massaging motion will aid in circulation.

Relief of Stings and Bug Bites

• Utilize sea salt on a sting or bug bite to alleviate the pain.

Relief of Chronic Sinusitis

• Irrigate the sinus cavity by preparing a neti pot (a bulb syringe or plastic bottle will work as well) with a mixture of sea salt and water to rinse the siuns cavity. Dead Sea salt has been shown to be the most efficient. This will also help with relief from hay fever and the common cold

Hydration

• Add 1/8 tsp. of sea salt to 8 oz of drinking water on hot summer days to help decrease dehydration.