Potash (Kaun) is a potassium-rich salt that is used to cook local soup in NIgeria. Potassium is an essential element for all plant, animal and human life.
Since potassium is not stored in the body, it is necessary to continually replace this nutrient on a regular basis with potassium-rich foods. Diets high in potassium and low in sodium have been shown to be beneficial for avoiding high blood pressure