Salt is essential for life. Salt plays a key role in the body as an electrolyte (aiding nerves and muscles to function properly) and as an osmotic solute (helping maintain the proper balance of fluids in the body). Too much salt can increase the chance of cardiovascular disease. Salt is one of the five herbal flavors in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is identified with helping the body to dissolve stagnation.

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