Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
One of the pancha lavana. Distinctly anulomana — it moves vata downward and breaks up gulma and adhmana, which is why it sits in Hingvashtaka churna rather than at the table.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
A prepared salt, not a mined one. Used by the pinch in digestive churnas and over buttermilk; it is a medicine at culinary dose and should not replace common salt.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Lavana varga; Sharangadhara Samhita (Hingvashtaka churna).
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- asafoetida
- ajwain
- cumin
- buttermilk
- digestive churna
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: hypertension
- Contraindication: oedema
- Contraindication: pitta disorders
- Contraindication: skin inflammation
- Contraindication: pregnancy in quantity
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Vida salt
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 pinch (0g):
