Natron or native soda, a natural compound of sodium salts, was a very important product in ancient history. What is natron and what did ancient Egyptians use it for? 6 What was the disinfectant used in mummification?.5 What did embalmers put on mummies to dry them out?.4 Can you drink water from Lake Natron?.
2 Why did the ancient Egyptians use natron on a body to mummify it?.1 What is natron and what did ancient Egyptians use it for?.