Besides serving as a spice, salt can be used as a remedy for many health problems. Salt is an integral part of our body and our lives. Get to know all the good sides of salt and quickly and easily get rid of the smaller upsets.
SORE THROAT
Make a mixture of 1 teaspoon of salt and 250ml of water and stir until the salt melts. With this solution gargle several times a day.
BURNS IN THE ORAL CAVITIES
If you have eaten something hot, make a solution of half teaspoon salt and 200ml lukewarm water and gargle approximately every hour.
SICK AND SENSITIVE GUMS
Make a solution of one teaspoon of salt and 100ml lukewarm water and gargle as often as possible.
TOOTHACHE
This is a temporary solution before you visit your dentist, and this is only to relieve the pain. Rinse your mouth with a solution of 100ml lukewarm water, 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt.
ALLERGIES AND SINUSITIS
Salt is the lifeline for the irritated mucosa. Boil 200 to 300ml of water, add salt to the water to be approximately salted as a sea water (not over salted). Wait to cool to room temperature, put it in a nose drops bottle, spray in your nose twice daily.
INSECT BITES
Salt may relieve pain and reduce swelling from bee sting or other insects. Make a thick paste from salt and water. Apply it on the site of the bite and leave it up to stand until completely dry. The salt will calm the irritation of the skin and reduce pain.
SWOLLEN LEGS
Make bath for your feet which will reduce the swelling of the joints and will relax your legs. In larger plastic container pour hot water and add about 4 tablespoons of salt and a few drops of essential oil of lavender, mint or eucalyptus. Leave your feet in the container about half an hour.
