[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877) › c4.s19.8 # 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 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s19.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.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. - [Previous: c4.s19.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s19.7) - [Next: c4.s19.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s19.9) - [Up: c4.s19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s19.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s19.8) · Pramāṇa