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Source of validity: Traditional
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Black salt (also known as kala namak) is primarily used in Ayurvedic and traditional South Asian medicine for a variety of digestive and culinary purposes. There is some traditional use of black salt as a remedy for headaches, particularly tension headaches, where it may be combined with other herbs or consumed in warm water to "balance the body's energies" or to address underlying digestive or electrolyte imbalances believed to contribute to headache. However, this use is mainly anecdotal and rooted in folk practice rather than a widely documented or formalized tradition in classical texts. There is no direct or robust evidence in the scientific literature supporting the efficacy of black salt for treating or relieving tension headaches. The proposed mechanism within traditional use is often attributed to its mineral content (such as sodium and trace minerals) and its supposed effect on digestion and hydration, which could theoretically influence headache symptoms. Overall, while black salt is mentioned in some traditional remedies for headache, the evidence is weak, with no significant clinical trials or scientific studies validating its use for this particular condition. Thus, its use for tension headaches remains largely traditional and anecdotal, with a low level of supporting evidence.

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