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A SaltSalt or a sodium chloride *(NaCl)* is a dietary mineral essential for the existence of animal life. Also known by the names of common salt, table salt, or halite, this chemical compound is responsible for the salinity of the ocean and of the extracellular fluid of many multicellular organisms. It is used as a condiment and a food preservative but doesnt contain calories, proteins, or carbohydrates. Approximately 0.3933 grams of sodium, and 0.6067 grams of chlorine is present in one gram of sodium chloride.Salt is a necessary constituent of the human body. It is the only mineral for which we have an innate craving. The sodium and chloride elements of the salt helps the kidneys to regulate the bodys fluid levels, besides maintaining the life-sustaining balance of acids and bases.

The Chinese were the first people seem to have been harvesting salt from a salt lake, Lake Yuncheng, by 6000 BC
The Egyptians, from the period of 3000 BC used salt to preserve meat, fish and mummies
Chinese written records belonging to the period of 800 BC, suggest that people in China were producing salt by filling clay jars with ocean salt water and boiling it until the water boiled away and only the salt was left
The Etruscans in Italy, and the early Romans, and the Carthaginians in North Africa, also used evaporation to produce salt
It was an important medium of exchange in the commercial ventures across the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Adriatic seas, and has been subject to severe taxation in Asian countries from ancient to modern times
Marco Polo discovered that Tibetans used salt cakes stamped with the imperial seal of the great Kublai Khan as money
In the history of Indian Independence, Mahatma Gandhi took a long parade called Dandi March or Salt SathyaGraha against taxes levied by the then British rulers for the export of salt, as this would affect the poor salt-makers.

Various Salts of the EarthThere are a number of natural salts which differ on their mineral compositions and flavour. The following are the major varieties of the natural salt:

Table Salt:A standard white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride condiment salt used to season food at the table
Iodized Salt:Table salt (sodium chloride) fortified with the mineral potassium iodide, a source of the essential nutrient iodine
Sea Salt:Also termed as Dead Sea Salts, they are produced by evaporation of sea water either by solar or kiln drying. For centuries, they have been used for their therapeutic benefits. Dead Sea salts are known for their high mineral content. Fleur de sel, flower of salt, is one of the best known sea salts, harvested in France and renowned for its delicate flakes and fine flavor
Kosher Salt:A variety of edible salt, it consists of the chemical compound sodium chloride but does not contain additives. Many cooks prefer Kosher Salt to other salts for its superior flavor, larger grains and coarse texture
Seasoned Salt:Table salt flavored with ingredients like vegetable extracts, spices, herbs, other flavourings, and sometimes monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Rock Salt:A salt derived from the huge seams of impacted salt that have formed below the dried-out, underground saline lakes of prehistoric times. This grayish rock salt is often used for freezing ice cream and melting icy sidewalks.

Salt & HealthNeedless to say that salt is an essential element for the existence of animal life. Life itself would be impossible without it, since the human body requires salt in order to function properly. Nutritionists recommend about 3 to 8 grams of salt a day in an adult diet. Lets examine the chemical composition of a salt. In fact salt is a composition of many natural minerals and every element has its own medicinal properties.

The following chart describes the major constituents of salt together with their medicinal properties:

Sodium:It purifies blood and helps in curing acidity gaseous effect Chlorine:This element of salt makes the body free from hazardous elements Calcium:Helps in formation and growth of bones and the body Phosphorus:The presence of this element in salt sharpens the mind (brain), besides ensuring proper functioning of the body Iron:Helps in absorbing oxygen and discharging carbon-DI-oxide Manganese:Helps to balance salt proportion in the body Potassium:Strengthens the nerves, heart and liver Copper:Adds iron contends to the body Sulpher:Purifies the blood & skin Silicon:Helps to strengthen eyes and ears Magnesium:Acts as a general health tonic Fluorine:Strengthens the bones and controls and acidity.
Health Benefits It maintains the electrolyte balance inside and outside of cells Ease stress and improves sleep and concentration Help muscles and nerves to function properly Regulate activity of 325+ enzymes Help prevent artery hardening and blood clots Make insulin more effective Reduce inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps Improve oxygen use Flush toxins Improve absorption of nutrients Help form joint proteins, brain tissue and mucin proteins Help prevent or ease migraine headaches Expectant mothers are advised to get enough salt. Increased salt intakes have been used successfully to combat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.