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It's called natron, essentially Na2(CO3).10(H2O).... so its a dehydrating material. It takes the moisture out of the body and is absorbed in the natron. The natron was rubbed on the body or between the bandages and the body itself. Its still used today, its essentially a salt and a dehydrating agent, so (surprise surprise) its used in pretzel manufacturing. Hope this helps

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