Kaun Potash

Name: Kaun Potash
SKU: CON-SGM-100
Price: 2.49 CAD
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Also known as : Kaun Potash (Kanwa, Akanwu, Potash)

Several natural mineral resources that are highly beneficial for human usage have been unraveled in the past and more are yet to be known. One of such important natural resources is potash, which is also known as kaun, akanwu or kanwa. Potash (akanwu) is a type of lake salt (sodium carbonate) that is dry and hydrated in nature.

Benefits of Kaun potash (Akanwu, Kanwa)

Culinary Purposes : Potash (Kaun) is edible and is usually used for cooking pulses like beans, akidi (black Mexican beans), fiofio (cowpea beans) etc in order to tenderize the pulses so easily. Akanwu is also added in ewedu and okro soup during preparations in order to boost the viscosity as well as to increase the greenness and texture of the vegetables. It is used for mixing water and oil while preparing local dishes like abacha, ugba and nkwobi.
Toothache Relief Akanwu (potash) can be ground and mixed with water before applying on tooth to relieve toothache.
Acts as a Preservative: Kaun potash (akanwu) solution can be used as a preservative.
Funigicidal Properties : Potash (akanwu) contains fungicidal properties thus is capable of being used for cleaning purposes and preventing molds and mildews.
Fire Extinguishing Purposes Studies reveal that the akanwu, which is also known as potassium bicarbonate can be used as a fire suppressant for fighting fire thus can sometimes be found in some dry fire extinguishers.
Fertilizer Production The potash of sulfur, which is a non-flammable white crystalline salt is chemically used for producing fertilizers due to its potassium and sulfur content.
Abortion Induction Studies reveal that potash (akanwu) can induce abortion in early pregnancies due to its ability to increase uterine contractility. Pregnant women are highly advised to refrain from taking any kind of potash concoction.
Medicinal Purposes Some traditionalists do use potash (akanwu) for preparing herbal medicines and concoctions.
Cough Treatment Studies reveal that potash can act as an expectorant thus capable of curing cough.
Constipation Relief Studies reveal that the potash (akanwu) can act as an antacid thus can be used for constipation and flatulence relief.
Tobacco Snuff Preparation Potash can be used for preparing tobacco snuff. Some local villagers combine potash with other local ingredients to form utaba, which is a type of local snuff.
Lactation Purposes
Studies reveal that potash is capable of increasing breast milk production and quality in new mothers for example, the Hausa women use the potash to prepare special porridge with millet and guinea corn, which they often take after childbirth in order to boost breast milk produc