Kalmi Shora (Potassium Nitrate) | Raw Crystals |

Kalmi Shora — Raw Potassium Nitrate Crystals

Kalmi Shora (کلمی شورہ), known in classical Unani and Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia as Shora Qalmi or Salpetre, is a naturally occurring mineral salt — potassium nitrate (KNO₃) — with a long history of use across South Asian and Middle Eastern healing traditions. Our raw, unprocessed Kalmi Shora is supplied in its natural crystalline form, free from additives or fillers.

Traditional & Functional Uses

• Diuretic & Urinary Support: Widely used in Unani formulations to promote urine flow and support kidney function in conditions such as dysuria and urinary retention.
• Cooling & Anti-inflammatory: Traditionally applied topically or taken in small doses to reduce internal heat, fever, and inflammation.
• Dental Sensitivity: Potassium nitrate is a recognised active ingredient in desensitising toothpastes, blocking dentinal tubules to reduce hypersensitivity.
• Food Preservation: Used as a curing agent (E252) in meat preservation, inhibiting bacterial growth including Clostridium botulinum.
• Agricultural & Industrial: A key nitrogen and potassium source in fertilisers; also used in pyrotechnics and as an oxidising agent.

Clinical & Scientific Evidence

• Dental desensitisation: Potassium nitrate (5%) is clinically validated for reducing dentinal hypersensitivity. Multiple RCTs confirm efficacy. (Ref: Orchardson R & Gillam DG. J Am Dent Assoc. 2006;137(7):990–998.)
• Diuretic properties: Potassium salts are well-established in nephrology for their role in promoting natriuresis and supporting renal electrolyte balance. (Ref: Whelton PK et al. JAMA. 1997;277(20):1624–1632.)
• Antimicrobial in food safety: KNO₃ as a curing salt inhibits C. botulinum spore germination; reviewed in EU food additive safety assessments (EFSA, 2017).
• Unani pharmacopoeia listing: Kalmi Shora is listed in the National Formulary of Unani Medicine (NFUM), Government of India, as a compound ingredient in diuretic and antipyretic formulations including Sharbat-e-Bazoori Motadil.

Product Details

• Form: Raw crystalline salt
• Weight: 50g
• Purity: Unprocessed, no additives
• Traditional Names: Kalmi Shora, Shora Qalmi, Salpetre, Potassium Nitrate

⚠️ For traditional, culinary, or industrial use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified Unani or Ayurvedic practitioner before medicinal use. Keep out of reach of children. Handle with care — oxidising agent.