Alum

SCIENTIFIC NAME:  Aluminum Potassium Sulfate

COMMON NAME: Alum, Phitkari Safaid, Fitkari Safaid

NAME IN URDU:  پھٹکری سفید

DESCRIPTION:

Alum that is generally known as Phitkari Safaid is also called Aluminum Potassium Sulfate. Since ancient times it is being used. It has many beneficial usage. Although there are many types of alum but potassium alum is the one of the most commonly used alum. It is founded in the form of powder or in chunks. Alum is worldwide popular herb that is used for shaving and to purify water.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

• It is used for after shave treatment
  ·         Used to cure bleeding of minor injuries or cuts
  ·         It is used as a treatment for acne, acne marks and acne scars
  ·         It is used to remove hair
  ·         It is beneficial to remove blackheads and also cure dark circles
  ·         It is used as a natural deodorant to remove body odor
  ·         It is used as a water purifier
  ·         It helps in tightening the skin and reducing skin wrinkles
  ·         It also heal cracked heels
  ·         It also helps to get rid from hair lice
  ·         It can be used to cure cough and asthma after mixing it with honey
  ·         Mix alum powder with salt and used as a tonic for tooth pain

PRECAUTION:

Larger intake of alum powder can be dangerous for your health, it is recommended to avoid its use on daily basis.