Alum is a colourless, transparent substance found in crystal form. Popularly known as "fitkari", it is commonly used in water purification, gardening, and odour control. But did you know alum has health benefits, too? Let’s find out.
Top 7 Health Benefits of Alum
Here are the health benefits of alum:
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Fever and cold:
Alum water helps reduce body temperature, which is why drinking it can help with cold and fever. Take some alum and add it to your drinking water. Consume it to get relief from cold and fever.
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Swelling:
If you have strain or swelling due to minor injuries, you can take a bath of alum water. Alam has anti-inflammatory properties. Take two or three spoons of alum powder and add it to your bathing hot water. Let it get absorbed and then take a bath or use a towel to wet it in alum water, squeeze the excess water out and press it on the affected area.
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Platelets:
Alum can be helpful as an antiplatelet drug. It is used in injection to suppress platelet aggression.
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Minor injuries:
Alum has antiseptic properties, which is why it is mostly used in creams to heal wounds and minor injuries.
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Post-operative wounds:
Alum can be used to clean the post-operative wounds. You just have to dissolve the alum in water and use it to clean the wound.
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Stomatitis:
Some painkillers and antibiotics can lead to stomatitis and using alum stone with some honey can help you with this condition.
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Tumour:
Alum is an aluminium salt that enhances the body's immune response to vaccines. That is why alum is also used in cancer immunotherapy.
Conclusion
Alum is not only helpful in the kitchen; it also has many health benefits. However, it is not always a good idea to rely on household remedies to cure diseases. Always consult your doctor and get health insurance to cover medical costs.
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