Dead Sea Minerals

Dead Sea, though the name sounds strange, remains the origin and storehouse of abundant minerals which are rarely found in other parts of the world. Since historical period, Dead Sea is recognized as a source of cosmetics, medicine and other health care products.

The Dead Sea contains very high concentration of salts and minerals and the content is increasing yearly. The salt content in this sea is ten times more than the Mediterranean Sea. It contains twenty one mineral salts out of which twelve of them are found nowhere in the world. Each mineral salt has its own effect on the human body. Some of them are,

Bromide:
The concentration of bromide in Dead Sea is very high with 50% more than the other salts. It provides relaxation to the body and mind. It soothes and tranquilizes the nervous system.

Bitumen:
Bitumen is found in small quantities and acts as a natural tar. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Magnesium:
The concentration of magnesium found in the Dead Sea is very high when compared to the other seas. It is used in skin care products since it is a natural toner, allergy remover and retains moisture in the skin. It helps to increase the metabolism of cells. It helps in the treatment of psoriasis as it removes the scales and ripening of the skin. Also it helps in reducing the pigmentation in the skin.

Potassium:
Potassium acts a source of oxidizing agent and removes toxins from the skin. Patients affected by bronchitis inhale this salt vapor for better improvement. It helps to regulate water balance and essential for nervous system.

Sodium:
Sodium helps to retain water in the skin and acts as a good cleanser. It assists the cells in absorbing nourishment and increases permeability. It helps in treating psoriasis by removing scales in the skin.

Chlorine:
Chlorine helps in the cell metabolism by providing a perfect balance between the acerbic and base properties inside the body.

Iodine:
Iodine stimulates the thyroid gland for the proper secretion of thyroxin hormone which on malfunction produces goitre. It also helps in metabolic exchanges in the body.

Sulphur:
The natural spas in the Dead Sea contain abundant sulphur. It helps in the synthesis of the protein collagen which is used for structural integrity of the skin. It stimulates bile secretion and helps to protect the cell protoplasm. It also acts as a disinfectant of blood.

Calcium:
Calcium is very essential for strengthening of bones and teeth. It is also used to cleanse the pores and in the strengthening of the cell membranes.

Thus, the minerals of the Dead Sea serve the humans with their invariable and useful features.

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