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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.
The trick is to apply it to the plant you want to kill and not to the more desirable plants. Therefore, salt is better used to kill weeds in areas without other vegetation: driveways, sidewalks and so forth. In this case, dissolve 1 cup of salt to 2 cups of boiling water.