A salt lamp is simply a chunk of mined salt that has been hollowed out to allow room for a light bulb or candle. The light glows through the medium of the salt crystal, which can range in color from a dark salmon pink to pale orange.
Due to high mineral contents of himalayan rock salt, many health benefits are claimed to come from using this product. For instance, lamps made of rock salt are used to improve the quality of indoor air, balancing electro magnetic radiation and to energise and nourish the mind with their color and ambience. Rock salt lamps are also helpful for stress relief, relaxation, insomnia and headaches. In addition the salt lamp is also claimed to clear the air tobacco smoke and help people with bronchitis or asthama breath more freely.
