[Herbalist] Saleratus?

[Corwyn and Carowyn]

Hello!

>"An impure bicarbonate of potash containing more carbon dioxide than
>pearl-ash does, much used as an ingredient in baking-powders. Now also
>applied to sodium bicarbonate used for the same purpose. "
>
>In other words, primitive baking soda, yes.

Thanks!  Well, it's nice to know the herb books wouldn't have helped this
question....

-Caro, still cleaning


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