Black salt

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 27 May 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

catlin	27 May 2002
Someone recommended me black salt for a special spell. I cannot get it here so I wonder if anyone of you knows how to make it and what you need for it.

Faerie Lin	27 May 2002
I know in food recipes black salt is an Indian salt that is actually tan in color and consists of a sulfur flavor. Black salt can be found in Indian markets, if there isn't any where you live maybe you can have someone send it to you? I have seen black salt in wiccan shops that are actually black in color, but I think it is dyed that way for looks. (I can be totally wrong on that though). I think the combination of salt and sulfur makes it an ideal spell ingredient. (Sulfur to help keep things away ect) I have no idea on how to make it, but I know sulfur is in it. I hope you find out more info. Lin

catlin	28 May 2002
Hi Fairie Lin, Thanks for your input. I'll check the Indian store and if they don't have it I'll try to get sulfur. I wonder what else there is added as sulfur is yellow. Maybe it will turn black when it is added to the salt?

lunar_rabbit	28 May 2002
Yep, this is what I found on a Google Search : -------------- Black Salt (Kala Namak): A special type of Indian mineral salt. It's more grayish pink than black and has a very special smokey flavor. The major use of this "spice" is to impart the special characteristic flavor to the tangy fresh salads called Chaats. In fact, without kala namak - you can't make an authentic Chaat." (http://www.thecmccompany.com/indian.htm) --------------- Black salt is pink. It is used in Indian recipes and adds a very unusual flavor totally different than its aroma. (http://www.culinaryexotica.com/blacsalfromi.html ) -------------- And for spells, http://www.salemwest.com/item1398.htm Not sure if you can use the culinary salt for the spell or not. Anyone else know?

catlin	28 May 2002
Hi luna, Thanks for checking out. I think there is a difference between the kala namak and the "real" black salt displayed on the hp for ritual stuff. I just thought someone had the idea how to prepare this special salt yourself.

meatbox666	05 Jun 2002
In the Vodoo/ Santeria religion black salt is widley used. *shakes a finger @ you* LOL, what are youuuuu up toooooooooooo,lol. If you cannot find it in an Indian market, then a botanica will certainly have it. try www.luckymojo.com. If you are unable to obtain it then use your urine.

jonesy	07 Jun 2002
meatbox, urine will work but it does make your chips taste funny. it is also used...as is urine, for giving copper that "old look". just some more useless information for you love jonesy

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