Salt enhances water absorption, maintains PH and helps in movement of nutrients between tissue fluid and cells. Rock salt is also known to stabilize blood pressure and act as an anti-oxidant. Rock salt also pacifies the tridoshas in ayurveda and is termed as the healthiest form of salt in ayurveda. Salt is also known to soothe digestive disorders by improving appetite, removing gas, and soothing heart burn. Rock salt is also said to be good for arthritis, herpes and insect bites. Rock salt solution is good for throat infections as it can be used for gargling and helps to clear passages in case of common cold. Salt is also known to be a good teeth whitener. It is a good body scrub as it exfoliates dead skin and increases glow of skin.