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THE CLAIM: Pink salt caves can improve allergies and asthma. THE TRUTH: The juryâs out on this one. Proponents say inhaling Himalayan salt-infused air clears mucus, reduces sinus inflammation, and kills germs, thanks to the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of pink granules.
Growing up with Himalayan Pink Salt being mined alone on the Pakistani side of the Himalayan mountain ranges, I grew accustomed to itâs presence, never used it in cooking in Pakistan and only ever knew them to be those glowing pink lamps sold by the roadside in Karachi.