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Ayurvedic Dravya · Salt-Mineral · — kcal / 100g

Sambhar lake salt Romaka Lavana

Also known as: sambhar namak

Romaka — the lake salt of classical lists, historically from Sambhar; ranked light and quick-acting among the five salts.

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Sambhar lake salt — Ayurvedic Salt-Mineral & USDA Nutrition

Sambhar lake salt — Rasa: Salty · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Salty
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Romaka — the lake salt of classical lists, historically from Sambhar; ranked light and quick-acting among the five salts.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

A classical-list salt more than a market distinction today; saindhava (rock salt) remains the daily first choice.

Classical Provenance: Classical lavana pentad (saindhava, samudra, vida, sauvarchala, romaka).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • general seasoning where rock salt is unavailable
  • classical five-salt formulations

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: hypertension (total salt moderation)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sambhar lake salt

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 tsp (1g):

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