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Nishadar or ammonium chloride / NH4Cl / in its pure form is a white crystalline powder without odor, with an unpleasant pungent, bitter-salty taste, slightly hygroscopic and easily soluble in water. It is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is separated in part from the bronchial mucosa in the form of ammonium carbonate, which acts as a base, enhancing the secretion of mucous glands and diluting the stuck tough secretion. This helps the secretion to move out more easily. Ammonia in the liver is converted to urea, and chlorine ions lead to acidification with a diuretic effect. Nishadar is prescribed for bronchitis with scanty secretion.
In nature, the substance is found in volcanic areas, where it forms on volcanic rocks near openings from which smoke comes out. Crystals are formed directly from a gaseous state and have a short life because, as already mentioned, they dissolve easily in water.
History of Nishadar
From a historical point of view the nishadar is known as the ammonium salt, being the earliest known salt of ammonia. Nishadar was first produced in Egypt and Europe around the 13th century. Over time, the original historical name fell away.
The natural materialization of ammonium chloride occurs around the outlets of active volcanoes. The crystalline particles are formed during the chemical reaction between volcanic gas, hydrochloric acid and nitrogen-rich plant debris found in the soil and sediment around the volcano. Vesuvius in Italy is one of the most remarkable volcanoes, where ammonium chloride is formed naturally.
Nishadar can also be made synthetically by passing ammonia into water. Ammonium hydroxide will then be formed, which can be combined with hydrochloric acid to give ammonium chloride.
Chemical composition of nishadar
In aqueous solution, ammonium chloride is referred to as a strong electrolyte and dissociates into ammonium cations and chloride anions. Upon thermal dissociation, it decomposes into ammonia and hydrogen chloride.
Benefits of nishadar
Ammonium chloride is used as an expectorant and very rarely as an aid to enhance the action of some diuretics. It irritates the bronchial mucosa and increases the secretion of bronchial glands.
This reduces the density of the secretion and facilitates the expulsion of sputum. Bronchitis spasms are largely eliminated and breathing is facilitated. In folk medicine, nishadar is used mainly in acute bronchitis and sore throats. Nishadar is found in most cough syrups.
With a mixture of nishadar and strong brandy or with nishadar and vinegar it is used for toothache. Nishadar is an ingredient in powders and ointments for jaundice, headaches, eczema, fever, lichen, keli, hemorrhoids, rashes, scabies. With a mixture of nishadar and fried egg white, a blue bud is applied. In case of a cold, the back is applied with a paw of honey and nishadar. Herbal decoctions with nishadar are drunk for urination problems or fright.
Ammonium chloride is applied for acidification of urine in severe urinary tract infections caused by urease, positive microorganisms, proteus, cars, enterobacter, Klebsiella, which change the reaction of urine to alkaline and help the crystallization of phosphates and the formation of stones. Nishadar also has antibacterial action, it is successfully used in the treatment of fungi and acute viral diseases.
Ammonium chloride is easily synthesized and is often obtained as a by-product from other industries. It is used for cleaning copper objects before tinning and participates in the production of "dry" batteries. An interesting fact is that nishadar serves as an antidote to the sting of Zebra fish.
Folk medicine with nishadar
Nishadar is widely used in folk medicine. In asthma, our folk medicine recommends mixing 1 tablespoon of honey with 1 g of nishadar. The mixture is taken in the morning on an empty stomach.
In atherosclerosis, 1 g of nishadar is poured into 1 glass of wine. Drink 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals.
Red or purulent tonsils are treated by sprinkling with nishadar. It is also gargled with brandy, in which a little nishadar is dissolved.
For watery pleurisy, Bulgarian folk medicine offers the following recipe: Sprinkled dough is sprinkled with nishadar, smeared with honey and placed on the chest. The procedure is done three nights in a row, the dough is put in the evening and removed in the morning.
In case of difficult urination, an apple is cleaned of seeds and its inside is filled with 1/4 teaspoon of nishadar. Bake in the oven until the nishadar is melted and eaten at once, 30 minutes before breakfast. This treatment is applied for 4-5 days.
For colds, nishadar is inhaled several times a day.
In the case of boils, a ripe fig is cut, sprinkled well with nishadar and bandaged on the boil.
Nishadar can also help with spider, wasp and hornet bites. For this purpose, prepare a compress with nishadar dissolved in water and a little vinegar (or brandy). Make compresses until the swelling subsides.
To purify your body, you can take the following mixture: 1 packet of nishadar mixed with 500 grams of honey. Take after eating 1 teaspoon. Rest for at least 6 months before repeating. In order to mix the nishadar with the honey better, it is recommended to melt the mixture in a water bath while stirring very well.
Low back pain is unpleasant and honestly causes us discomfort. To relieve them, prepare the following compress: Grind 30 hot peppers together with the seeds. Add 20 grams of honey and 3 tablespoons of nishadar. Mix the ingredients carefully and spread the resulting mixture on a small cloth. The compress is bandaged on the waist, holding as much as possible. The procedure is done only once.
Nishadar in cooking
In some countries, nishadar is used as a dietary supplement under the name E510. Ammonium chloride is often involved in the composition of bread yeast. Around the world, this ingredient is used as a spice in some dark pastries when baking to give cookies a very crunchy texture. Nishadar is also present in the composition of Salmiakki Koskenkorva vodka as a flavoring. In India and Pakistan, ammonium chloride is called "Noshader" and is used to make some typical local foods more crunchy.
Harm from nishadar
Nishadar should not be used without medical supervision, as it releases ammonia, which leads to various changes in the cells. In young children it can change the alkaline-acid balance and lead to acidosis. All foods, drugs, drugs that increase ammonia in the blood can be dangerous in some liver and acute kidney diseases.
The longer use of nishadar and in larger quantities is contraindicated because it can increase blood urea. In larger doses, the drug often causes nausea and vomiting.
