Is common salt essential to human health?

It is good for health to consume salt but in limited quantity. Taking it in large quantity can cause hypertension and other problems.
Some benefits of consuming salt are:

• Boots up the immune system of the body.
• Helps in regulating sleep.
• Helps in improving muscles tone and strength.
• Regulate the blood sugar level of the body.
• It is beneficial for diabetes patients.
• Helps in clarifying sinus and lungs.
• Improves the absorption of nutrients in the body.
• Prevent muscles cramps.