VERNACULAR NAMES:
Sanskrit name: Souvarchala, Roochaka, Akshapaka
Hindi name: Kala Namak, Sochal Lavan
Kannada name: Kari Uppu
Gujrati name: Sanchal
INTRODUCTION:
Sochal salt is black in color. It is available in two forms-
1. Natural form- Does not have a smell.
2. Artificial form- has a typical smell.
Natural form is available in kangra district.
Artificial Black salt is produced by mixing equal quantities of Sarjika Kshara and Saindhava Lavana. The water is dried to obtain Sochal salt.
AYURVEDIC CHARACTERISTICS:
| RASA | GUNA | VEERYA | DOSHGHNTA |
| Lavana | Laghu | Ushna | Tridosha shamana |
AYURVEDIC ENERGETICS:
| TASTE | PROPERTY | POTENCY | DOSHA ACTION |
| Salt | Light | Hot | Kapha, pitta and vata pacifying |
MAJOR CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Sodium chloride, Sodium sulphide, Iron.
THERAPEUTIC USES:
- Gulma- useful in abdominal tumors, bloating
- Shula- useful in abdominal colic.
INDICATIONS:
Rochana improves taste, Dipana improves digestion strength, Hridya good for heart.
AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS:
- Chandraprabha vati
- Chitrakadi vati
- Agnitundi vati