Salt

Table salt, also known as sodium chloride is a condiment often used by Humans.

Due to its unique chemical properties, disrupting the osmotic balance and eletrical conductivity of their cells, table salt could act as a defense against the Fendhal. The Doctor could kill Fendahleen by firing table salt out of a rifle. The power of salt to ward off evil, then, entered into Human folklore in the form of throwing salt over one's shoulder for good luck. (DW: Image of the Fendhal)

Minor reference

Adric managed to irkTegan by requesting that she pass her "the sodium schloride". At first, she did not know what he meant. (DW: Black Orchid)