Saindhav - the himalayan rock salt, pink salt or halite has been revered as the most superior amongst all
types of salt. Named after its origins in sindh region (now in pakistan) i. E. Indus valley saindhav belongs
to the highest echelon of functional foods in ayurveda. It was formed about 500 millions of years ago
during the cambrium geological era, when the primordial ocean dried up, leaving pockets of salts
sealed inside layers of earth and rock. Like many other principles and practices of ayurveda, use
of saindhav has also been incorporated in many rituals of hindu religion in india. Foods
consumed during hindu religious fasting rituals are cooked exclusively with saindhav.
Unlike other salts which promote indulgence and temptation, saindhav is believed
to be dominant in sattva guna which promotes positive attitude
and purity of mind.
