The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s19.8
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s19.8
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c4.s19.8
रोमक *Romaka*, also called शाकम्बरी *Sákambari*, is the salt produced from the Sambar Lake near Ajmere. The name *romaka* is said to be derived from a river called Rumá. It is obtained by the evaporation of salt water in the shape of clear rhomboidal crystals. It has a pungent taste, and is considered laxative and diuretic, in addition to possessing the other properties of salts. It is said to be the best and purest of evaporated salts.