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Chloride ion: Main Effects & Top 5

Published May 5, 2026·1min read

Chloride ion (Cl⁻) is the main component of chloride springs. Like sea salt, it forms a thin film on the skin trapping heat, earning the nickname "hot spring" (熱の湯).

National maximum
8867.0 mg/kg
@
Shijo Kawaramachi Onsen Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei
Table of Contents
  1. What is Chloride ion?
  2. Main Effects
  3. Chloride ion Top 5 Hot Springs

What is Chloride ion?

Chloride ion (Cl⁻) is the main component of chloride springs. Like sea salt, it forms a thin film on the skin trapping heat, earning the nickname "hot spring" (熱の湯).

Main Effects

  • Outstanding heat retention after bathing
  • Indicated for poor circulation and peripheral vascular disorders
  • Indicated for atrophic gastritis and constipation (drinking)

Chloride ion Top 5 Hot Springs

Top 5 hot springs registered on this site with the highest content.

* Top 5 among onsen analysis records registered in this app

References

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