There’s not a lot of evidence to support the idea that Himalayan salt lamps provide some – if any – of the supposed health benefits,” says Dr. Vyas. They say that, when heated, Himalayan crystal salt emits negative ions into the air. It also neutralizes electro-pollution in your air and reduces allergens and irritants.

Smaller salt lamps are placed on shelves in my home office and bedroom, but for a more spacious area like a hallway or living room, these large himalayan salt lamps are perfect.

Keep it from humid areas such as a bathroom. Do not leave it out in the balcony where rain gets in. They will start dissolving! When a guest comes to our home, the first thing they notice is the large Himalayan salt lamp sitting in the hallway. Although there is no scientific evidence behind its effects, I totally smell the difference when I burn candles in Himalayan salt candle holders. The air absolutely smells purified and it actually eases my sinus issues, such as sniffy nose and sneezing. Having these lamps in your home has many benefits, salt will attract moisture from the air. The result is cleaner air in your home. Our 50kg Himalayan salt lamp will keep the air in your home nice and clean. Many people will benefit from boosted energy levels and a feeling of calmness once these lamps are lit. If you are struggling with anxiety having these lamps in the house is a must, the soft orange glow will help you be more relaxed.

We also carry wall plug lamps. The compact lamps simply plug into any electrical outlet, providing instant air purification in any room with an outlet. Nevertheless, the link they found wasn’t dose-related, meaning that people’s mood improvements couldn’t be explained by the dose they received. Thus, researchers questioned whether the link was causal ( 7). With salt lamps, to be honest, the change in the air is not as obvious as with salt candle holders. We leave all of our himalayan salt lamps on all day long in the house. Unlike candles which you cannot keep burning for 24 hours, you can enjoy the soothing light and benefits nonstop with lamps.

The warmth of the light helps the salt emit negative ions into the air, which bind to airborne particles. The added weight forces pollutants to fall to the ground, creating cleaner and healthier air. These are just a few of the reasons why people often choose to add Himalayan salt lamps to their homes and offices. Ions are compounds that carry a charge because they have an unbalanced number of protons or electrons. Furthermore, tests on air ionizers, which emit high levels of negative ions, haven’t yet been shown to benefit people with asthma or improve respiratory function ( 4, 5, 6). 2. They can boost your mood However, researchers did find that people with depressive symptoms who were exposed to very high levels of negative ions reported improvements in their mood ( 7).