Drinking Salt Water on Shabbat
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Question
Is it permissible to take salt water for toothache relief?
Answer
Salt water is considered a form of healing on Shabbat, and salt water is permitted for toothache only within the parameters of a non-life-threatening illness. It is necessary to prepare one-third salt and two-thirds water.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 321 and Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 328
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