Karuppu Uppu / Himalayan Black Salt (Raw)
Botanical Name: Indian Black Salt
English Name: Himalayan Black Salt, Indian Black Salt
Tamil Name: கருப்பு உப்பு / Karuppu Uppu
Hindi Name: कला नमक / Kala Namak
Malayalam Name: കറുത്ത ഉപ്പു / Karutha Uppu
Telugu Name: నల్ల ఉప్పు / Nalla Uppu
About Karuppu Uppu (Indian Black Salt):
Black salt consists primarily of sodium chloride and trace impurities of sodium sulfate, sodium bisulfate, sodium bisulfite, sodium sulfide, iron sulfide, and hydrogen sulfide. Sodium chloride provides black salt with its salty taste, iron sulfide provides its dark violet hue, and all the sulfur compounds give Kala Namak its slight savory taste as well as a highly distinctive smell, with hydrogen sulfide being the most prominent contributor to the smell.
Benefits of Karuppu Uppu (Indian Black Salt):
- Indigestion & Loss of Appetite: Black salt is a digestive stimulant, which means it balances the natural production of acids in the stomach and stimulates bile production in the liver. It helps digest foods and increases appetite.
- Acidity & Heartburn: Black salt is beneficial for reducing acid reflux and balancing acid production in the stomach, helping to relieve acidity and heartburn.
- Gas, Flatulence & Abdominal Distension: Black salt reduces intestinal gas and flatulence due to its anti-flatulent characteristics. It also helps with heaviness in the abdomen after meals.
- Anemia: Black salt contains small amounts of iron compounds, which are beneficial for iron deficiency anemia.
- Diabetes: Black salt helps maintain proper blood sugar levels, reducing the need for external insulin in diabetic patients. It helps control sugar levels and can be a beneficial addition to the diet of those at risk of diabetes.
Procurement & Agriculture Method:
90% of our herbs are wild crops and 100% organic by nature. The remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemicals or preservatives.
Disclaimer:
The consumption details and benefits listed on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records and have been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. However, you are requested to consult your doctor before use.
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