Description

Lota saji or natural Sodium Carbonate is the salt of sodium. Sodium is also known as Natrum, which is derived from the Arabic word Natrun. In reality, it is Sodium Carbonate. Lota saji is somewhat clear, especially when they prepare it from herbs. Specifically, they make it from Salsola soda, which is salty and sharp. It is better when it is clear and jet black. Sometimes, it also has a pinkish color. They also call it lotan saji. Its taste is salty and extremely sharp.

Other names:

Persian name: Ashkhar
Arabic name: Natrun
Bengali name: Saaji Khar saaj maati
Sanskrit: Surchka

Temperament:

Hot and dry fourth degree.

Properties:

In small quantities it is digestive, expectorant, appetizer, resolvent, diuretic, analgesic for kidney stones, pain killer for trauma, detersive, Stomachic.

Medicinal uses:

Physicians use it to treat scabies, itching, and baldness. It is beneficial for spleen swelling. If there is swelling and pain due to injury, its application is beneficial. They include it in powders to strengthen the stomach and intestines and to correct digestion. Also it expels phlegm in coughs and colds. In a small amount, along with other medicines, it is a moderate diuretic and pain reliever for the kidneys.

Toxic effects or poisonous symptoms. Consuming it in large quantities causes severe burning and pain in the mouth and throat. Vomiting and diarrhea begin. And due to severe weakness, the patient dies.