Why salt should not be taken in excess???

Salt is a substance which is a part of our daily food habbits.But the intake of salt in excess may cause many problems. The justification for not using salt in excess is explained in charaka samhita,vimanasthanam.

          The salt is having ushna(Hot) and theekshna(Sharp) guna,it is anathiguru i.e.,Its neither too heavy nor too unctuous.Moreover it has laxative effect and also provides taste to the food.Thus the salt when used properly produces good results by acting as a good appetiser and digestive(Deepana and pachana).But when used in excess causes:

*fatigueness

*Weakness

*Loosening of muscles

*Premature baldness

*Grey hairs

*Wrinkles in skin