Alum is a white compound of sulphate of aluminum and sulphate of potassium which dissolves in water. It is extracted from soil called Shab Yamani in Persian, Zaj in Arabic and Alum in English. The question arises, When and how was alum discovered?
Despite a lot of research, no conclusive evidence could be found about this, however, there is evidence of the use of alum in ancient Egypt around 2,000 BC. Alum may not seem like a special item but it has many health treasures and is used to treat various ailments due to its medicinal properties. Whether it is to clean the wounds, to beautify the face or to strengthen the teeth, the use of alum is the best, know its benefits now.
Benefits of Alum(پھٹکڑی کے فوائد):
Acne and pimples:
Grind alum finely and filter it with a cloth and mix it with water to make a paste and apply it only on the affected area and wash it off after 20 minutes.
A lot of people suffer from acne and pimples. In such a case, boys or girls, mix a little alum powder with a little water to make a paste. Leave this paste on the affected skin for 20 minutes and then wash your face thoroughly with water. Using it daily clears the skin.
Drought Relief:
Dryness occurs in both winters and summers, especially in winters the scalp becomes very dry. Alum has the ability to eliminate dryness. Mix a pinch of alum powder in your shampoo and apply it on your hair, leave it on for a while and then wash it off.
Cracked heels:
If your heels are cracked, take alum and put it in a pot and start heating it on a low flame. When it gets hot and melts and starts to evaporate as water, add coconut in it. Add the oil and apply it on the cracked heels and leave it for half an hour and then wash it off.
Bleeding gums:
Often, the gums of children or adults bleed, to remove this disease, soak a little alum at night and apply the same water on your gums in the morning, then the gums will stop bleeding. Also, mix 20 grams of alum with 10 grams of salt to make a paste. Apply this paste on the gums from time to time, it will strengthen the gums.
Wrinkles:
Wrinkles are mostly caused by lack of sleep and tension in men and women and alum can be used to eliminate them. Take a piece of alum and wet it and rub it on your face for some time, then wash your face thoroughly with rose water or water.
Itching and Stomach pain:
There are two types of itching and both are painful. By burning alum and turning it into ash, adding an egg white to it and massaging it, relieves all types of itching.
Whenever there is any such problem, eat a pinch of alum and eat curd on top, the stomach ache gets relief immediately.
Precautions to Take With Alum:
The safety studies of alum on pregnant and breastfeeding women have not been carried out. Therefore, it should only be taken under the supervision and advice of a doctor. No research has been done on the safe use of alum in children and elderly.
