Sea Salt (Salis marinus)

Sea salt is a warming, mineral-rich substance traditionally used to restore hydration, replenish trace minerals, stimulate lymphatic detox, and support adrenal and nerve function. Its salty taste balances cold, dry, or tension-based imbalances, but may aggravate anabolic or overly moist conditions when used in excess.

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Sea Salt (Salis marinus)

• Taste

  Salty

• Season

  Winter

• Qualities

  Warming (raises body temperature, increases circulation or metabolism)

  Moistening (hydrating, lubricating, and softening to tissues)

  Penetrating (sharp, dispersing quality that breaks up stagnation or blockages)

  Easy (simple for the body to process, gentle on digestion and elimination)

  Dense (heavy and compact; builds tissue but may slow movement or clearance)

• Suitability

  This substance is best suitable for these body types (baseline):

  Best for Catabolic (prone to breakdown, depletion, and dryness)

  Thermic (fast-metabolizing with high heat, often lean and energetic) types in small amounts

  May aggravate Anabolic (prone to buildup, congestion, and fluid retention) types in excess

  Excess Use:
  Overuse may aggravate heat, tension, and dryness, especially in thermic or catabolic constitutions. Signs include bloating, irritability, increased thirst, or dry skin.

• Indicated Tissue States

  Tissue states show what imbalances are happening at the tissue level — whether things are too dry, too tense, too inflamed — and what foods or herbs can help fix with long-term use. This substance is best indicated for symptoms with these underlying tissue states:

  Cold/Depression -

  Dry/Atrophy -

  Wind/Tension -

• Affinities

  Affinities are the targeted tissues that a substance acts on after the release of chemicals. This substance has an affinity for the:

  Kidneys, Skin, Nerves, Blood, Digestive Tract

• Chemical Constituents

  Sodium chloride, magnesium, calcium, potassium, trace minerals (zinc, iodine, selenium depending on source)

• Nutritional Value

  Rich in electrolytes and trace minerals essential for hydration, nerve signaling, and mineral balance

Medicinal Actions of

Sea Salt (Salis marinus)

• Nervous system

  Nerve Restorative: Supports electrical signaling in the brain and nerves due to its sodium and potassium content.

  Mood Stabilizer: Restores mineral balance that can affect neurotransmitter function.

• Urinary System

  Hydration Enhancer: Helps retain and regulate water levels in cells.

  Diuretic (Mild): Encourages water movement when taken with sufficient fluids.

• Circulatory System

  Electrolyte Restorative: Maintains blood volume and pressure through osmotic balance.

  Improves Perfusion: Supports circulation and delivery of nutrients to tissues.

• Endocrine/Energy System

  Adrenal Supportive: Restores sodium lost during adrenal fatigue or burnout.

  Mineralizing: Replenishes depleted trace minerals.

• Immune/Lymphatic

  Lymphatic Stimulant: Used topically (e.g., salt scrubs or baths) to stimulate lymph flow.

  Detox Support: Assists in drawing toxins through the skin via osmosis in salt baths.

Preparation & Usage of

Sea Salt (Salis marinus)

• Added to food

  Sprinkled onto food

• Drinks

  Add to drinks to create an electrolyte rich drink

• Baths

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• Compresses

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Traditional & Modern Sources

Pitchford, Paul. Healing with Whole Foods (2002)

Murray, Michael. Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements (1996)

Bauman College Curriculum – Foundations of Natural Health

Navarro, Xavier. Biological Ion Exchange and Cellular Regulation (2014)

Weston A. Price Foundation – “The Truth About Salt”