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Many people know pink Himalayan salt is mined from the ancient mountains of Pakistan and has one of the highest amounts of trace minerals. Since it developed under the ocean thousands of years ago, it contains very few toxic substances known to inhabit today’s ocean waters. Purple bamboo salt, however, is less known as it has been used mainly by traditional medicine practitioners in Korea, where it was created in 1917 by herbalist Dr.

Kim II-hoon. Practitioners believe purple bamboo salt is the purest salt because the extensive production process removes most toxins, leaving behind more than 70 essential trace minerals and micronutrients. However, because the process is labor-intensive—every step is done by hand—it is considerably more expensive than other salts.



Fire from the roasting Earth from the yellow clay Metal from the tray Water from the sea salt Wood from the pinewood used in the firing process Helps maintain electrolyte balance and fluidity. Enhances immune system functions, as demonstrated by a study from the College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea. Used as a natural medicine for stopping allergic reactions with its ability to prevent histamine from developing.

May have an anti-inflammatory effect on osteoarthritis, as mentioned in a 2016 study on rats. Promotes and restores proper alkalinity to the body. Its antibacterial properties can reduce symptoms of gum inflammation and mouth sores.

A clinical trial from Iran in 2021 deter.

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