Contents:

• What is Bochnia salt?
• What are the effects of Bochnia salt?
• How do I use Bochnia salt?

Bochnia salt, or iodine-bromine salt, has a very versatile use that is valuable for our health. Its use influences our well-being and beauty. We can add it to therapeutic and relaxing baths, make beautifying scrubs and masks based on it, and perform inhalations.

What is Bochnia salt?

Bochnia salt owes its name to the place where it is mined, namely Bochnia, where brine deposits are found. It has been used for centuries as an effective, easy-to-use, and relatively inexpensive remedy for many ailments. By using Bochnia salt, we can create a seaside microclimate in our homes. All this is due to the rich composition of the salt, which is rich in valuable minerals. It contains:

• Iodine,
• Bromine,
• Calcium,
• Magnesium ,
• Sodium,
• iron ,
• Chlorides.

What are the effects of Bochnia salt?

The use of iodine-bromine salt can have a positive effect on many different diseases and conditions. It is used for:

• Occurrence of rheumatic, joint and post-traumatic pain,
• as a product with the following properties:
• disinfectants,
• immunize the body,
• Heat,
• regenerating,
• Supports metabolism
• Calming the nervous system.
• Medicinal properties related to skin diseases:
• supportive treatment for:
• Psoriasis,
• skin allergies,
• fish scales,
• Acne,
• different types of skin blemishes.

The health benefits of Bochnia salt also include the treatment of diseases such as:

• rheumatoid arthritis,
• Degeneration of the spine, inflammation of the limbs,
• hypothyroidism,
• Upper respiratory tract infections,
• Sinus problems.

How do I use Bochnia salt?

One of the most popular ways to use this healing salt is to prepare a bath with it. Add 100 to 300 grams of salt per 10 liters of hot water. This bath should last about 15 minutes and has a relaxing, inhalational, soothing, and analgesic effect on the skin. After the bath, the entire body should be rinsed with salt and, after drying, a moisturizing lotion should be applied. The salt bath can also be used to soak tired feet.

For coughs, colds, or blocked sinuses, you can also prepare an inhalation based on Bochnia salt. To prepare the inhalation, add three tablespoons of salt to one liter of hot water. It's best to mix water and salt in a bowl. Then, bend over the solution and inhale for a few minutes. You can cover your head with a towel during this time. Inhalation helps clear a blocked nose, moisturize the throat, and relieve a persistent cough.

It's worth using Bochnia salt regularly and over a longer period of time. Although it has a gentle effect and can be used by allergy sufferers and people with sensitive skin, it is not recommended for:

• hyperthyroidism,
• circulatory failure,
• Hypertension,
• Tuberculosis,
• Cancer,
• severe skin inflammation.