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4. Military significance

When Napoleon Bonaparte retreated from Moscow, several men from his army died, because they had wounds they couldn’t heal. Even though it hurts to apply salt on a wound, this is what soldiers used to do, but they were lacking it back then. Salt was so important, that in 1777, British Lord Howe succeeded in capturing General Washington’s salt supply.

5. Salt in Japanese culture

In the old theaters from Japan, salt was sprinkled on the stage before any actors could perform, in order to prevent the evil spirits to cast a spell on the artists.

There are also some religious and spiritual practices where salt is used. For example, before Sumo matches, both wrestlers would throw some salt in the air, as they get ready for the round. By doing that, they believed that the fighting place is cleared from the evil spirits. Also, they are stamping the ring so the bad energies are squashed and they continue by sipping some water, to purify their bodies.

TAKEAWAY

From fairy tales to wars, to religious rituals and to our plates, salt is one of a kind. You can find it anywhere now and you can’t live without it. Not because of its taste, but because of its properties. It helps prevents low blood pressure, keeps the body hydrated and so many others – as long is it is consumed rationally.

Until next time, all I can say is that I wish you to love science just like salt in food!