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Magically speaking, Saltpeter has a long, long, long history in hoodoo as an agent of magical protection in spritual baths and floor washes and as a shoe-sprinkle. Also, because it is an ingredient in Gunpowder, it is used in formulae which are hoped to produce quick (explosive) action, such as Block-Buster.
Potassium nitrate is also called saltpeter and nitrite. It is commonly used to make gun powder and minor explosives, for curing meats and used medically for wounds (when combined with other chemicals).ecause potassium nitrate can be found in soils, either by the natural decaying process or by the use of fertilizers, it gets absorbed into vegetables such as spinach, celery and cabbage.