Hello, today I'm making black salt. I use it for multiple purposes and thought I'd share it with you.
Black salt, known by many names: Kala Namak, Witch’s Salt and Birey Noon, holds a sacred place in both spiritual and culinary traditions. Whether you’re looking to enhance your ritual practice or add a smoky, sulfurous depth to your meals, black salt offers a powerful and versatile option.
What Is Black Salt?
There are two types of “black salt” you’ll hear about in this blog, a food grade one and the one I'm most interested in: ritual black salt for spiritual and healing—I'll share how to make it, how to use it, and why it’s a must-have in your spiritual and healing toolkit.
- Culinary Black Salt (Kala Namak): A mineral salt sourced from South Asia, known for its pungent sulfur aroma. It’s often used in Indian and vegan cooking. It is also known as "Himalayan black salt", Sulemani namak, bit lobon, kala ... The salt crystals appear black and are usually ground to a fine powder that is pinkis collected from the mines or salty soil. It is commercially processed in countries like Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This salt may cause incurable diseases, because it contains fluoride in toxic amounts. Research suggests that regularly taking this salt may cause fluorosis (fluoride toxicity). It acts as a great laxative that helps relieve you from bowel problems. Black salt contains sufficient amount of potassium that is crucial in regulating muscle functioning and also helps absorb other minerals well. It may effectively reduce muscle cramps and spasms by relaxing them enough. Black salt is highly beneficial for those suffering from respiratory issues and sinusitis. Inhaling hot steam infused with black salt opens up clogged nostrils, provides relief from phlegm, soothes dry cough and throat. Gargle warm water with black salt to beat the inflammation of tonsils. Also called Himalayan black salt, it is used primarily in food preparation, as a condiment, the cuisines of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. It is also used to treat constipation and upset stomach. It is also used to treat flatulence, heartburn, hysteria, and goiters. Indian black salt also has a distinctive taste due to the sulfur. The taste has been described as comparable to hard-boiled egg yolks. It has a savory, umami taste and is often used in egg-free dishes to give them flavor reminiscent of eggs.
- Ritual Black Salt for spiritual & healing purposes: A spiritual salt made by blending natural salt with ashes, charcoal, and protective herbs. It’s used in energy clearing, protection, and banishing rituals. In some folk magic traditions, black salt is used as a protective element. It can be blended up and sprinkled around your property to keep your home safe from intruders or troublemakers. It is traditionally used to drive away evil, and can even be sprinkled in the footprints of someone who is bothering you, to make them go away. In addition to being a powerful ingredient in protection magic, black salt is used in some folk magic traditions for cursing, hexing, and binding. Obviously, if your beliefs prohibit you from doing this sort of working, don't do it. As mentioned, black salt is said to be primarily a protective magical tool. I like to sprinkle it around the perimeter of my property a few times a year to keep unpleasant people or things from crossing into your yard. If you've got leftover black salt after a working, depending on what you've used it for, it's something you may want to go ahead and get rid of. To dispose of black salt, if you've used it in a hexing or banishing, take it someplace far from your home and bury it, or throw it into a fire. If you've simply used it for a protective boundary, you can bury it on your own property. If you've used black salt in cursing or hexing, you're going to want to get rid of it eventually. After all, you don't need to keep it hanging around. There are a few easy ways to dispose of it. You can take it somewhere far from your home and bury it; many Hoodoo and Conjure practitioners recommend burying it near a crossroads or even a graveyard. You can also toss it into moving water, like a stream or river. Make sure the water really is moving, though — you don't want the salt just swirling around in one stagnant spot. Finally, consider disposal by fire. If you choose to use this method, however, be sure to take the ashes far away and bury them — don't use them for later magical applications.
How to Make Your Own Black Salt
Making black salt at home is simple and deeply personal. Here’s a base recipe you can customize:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sea salt or Himalayan pink salt
- 1 tablespoon finely ground activated charcoal or burnt wood ash
- Optional: ashes from incense, used herbs (like rosemary, sage, or bay leaves), or leftover spell materials (like candle soot)
Instructions:
- Grind and mix: Blend all ingredients in a mortar and pestle or a small bowl.
- Charge your salt: Set it under the moonlight or say a protection prayer or intention while mixing.
- Store: Keep your black salt in a small jar or container and label it and its purpose.
- Spiritual and/or Healing Uses of Black Salt
Black salt is all about protection, banishing, and energy clearing. Here’s how you can use it:
- Protective Barrier: Sprinkle across doorways and windowsills to ward off negative energy.
- Banishing: Use in rituals to remove unwanted influences or toxic energy from your life.
- Space Clearing: After an argument or stressful event, sprinkle black salt in the corners of your home and sweep it out after a few hours.
- Personal Protection: Carry a pinch in a sachet or mojo bag for energetic shielding.
- Jar Spells or Warding Bottles: Add to spell jars for extra potency in protection rituals.
Other Uses of Black Salt
Black salt is all about protection, banishing, and energy clearing. Here’s how you can use it:
- Protective Barrier: Sprinkle across doorways and windowsills to ward off negative energy.
- Banishing: Use in rituals to remove unwanted influences or toxic energy from your life.
- Space Clearing: After an argument or stressful event, sprinkle black salt in the corners of your home and sweep it out after a few hours.
- Personal Protection: Carry a pinch in a sachet or mojo bag for energetic shielding.
- Jar Spells or Warding Bottles: Add to spell jars for extra potency in protection rituals.
Final Thought
Creating your own black salt is more than just mixing ingredients—it’s a ritual of reclaiming power, protection, and peace. Add it to your altar, keep it in your car, or use it in daily intention work. It’s simple, powerful, and made by you.
