Saindhava Lavana

Himalayan Pink Salt (Saindhava Lavana) is a natural Ayurvedic mineral salt used for digestion support, detox practices, and therapeutic applications. Available at Niramaya Ayurvedic Hospital for internal and external use.

Himalayan Pink Salt (Saindhava Lavana) is a naturally occurring mineral salt widely used in Ayurveda for its therapeutic and dietary applications.

🌿 1. Rasa (Taste): Lavana (salty)
Slight Madhura (sweet undertone
👉 Makes it milder and more balanced compared to other salts.

🔥 2. Guna (Qualities): Laghu (light)
Snigdha (unctuous/oily)
👉 Helps in lubrication and easy digestion.

❄️ 3. Virya (Potency): Sheeta (cooling)
👉 Unlike common salt, it does not aggravate heat excessively.

⚡ 4. Vipaka (Post-digestive effect): Madhura Vipaka (sweet after digestion)
👉 Nourishes tissues and supports metabolism gently.

⚖️ 5. Dosha Effect: Balances Vata ✔️, Balances Pitta ✔️ (in moderation)
⚠️May increase Kapha (if excess)
👉 Safest salt for regular use in Ayurveda.

💊 6. Karma (Therapeutic Actions): Saindhava Lavana is known for:

  • Deepana → stimulates digestive fire
  • Pachana → aids digestion
  • Vatanulomana → relieves gas, bloating
  • Hridya → good for heart
  • Chakshushya → beneficial for eyes
  • Tridosha balancing (mild)

🩺 7. Ayurvedic Uses: Indigestion, loss of appetite
Constipation & bloating
Used in formulations like hingvastaka churna
Abhyanga (external use) and bath therapies

⚠️ 8. Special Notes: Considered least harmful salt
Does not cause burning or excessive thirst like other salts
Still should be used in moderation (Ati Lavana → skin issues, hair fall, etc.)

Additional information

Terms of Sale

Without Recipe

Country of Origin

India