An alum is any group of hydrated double salts. Basically, it is that little crystal-like stone you barely take note of.Generally, people know to use alum as a water purifier, but alum has a lot of other uses you might not have known and I’ll be exposing the way to use it to you
HOW TO USE ALUM FOR:
CANKER SORES
Though this can be a little painful, but if you want to treat those persistent sores that appear in your mouth often, then alum works wonders.
Pound and powder a tiny piece of alum
Press it on the sore and leave it on for 5-10 minutes (Do not swallow)Rinse out with water
OR
pound and powder a little amount of alum in mortar
Start boiling a cup of water with a little salt
As soon as the salt dissolves turn off the heat and add your alum
When the alum dissolves, strain the water and use as a mouth rinse
Hold it in your mouth for about 2-3 minutes before spitting out
Do this twice a day to clear canker sores
TO STOP BLEEDING FROM A CUT
Alum can be used to stop bleeding if the cut is not too deep
Grind and powder alum
Apply it to the cut to cease the bleeding.
AS AN AFTER SHAVE TREATMENT
If you are one of those men who suffer from bumps and discoloration from shaving then try this remedy
Get a block of alum
Rub it onto wet face after shaving
You can wash out after 15 minutes or you can leave it in.
Continue for a few weeks and notice the improvement
TO TREAT ATHLETE’S FOOT
If you are looking for a natural and effective treatment for this, then do this
Add 2-3 tablespoon of alum powder in warm water
Soak the feet for 20-30 minutes
Dry the feet with a towel
Try not to wear shoes during the treatment period
TO TREAT LICE
Alum is very powerful and effective in the treatment of hair lice which is a problem for many years.
Add a little water to powdered alum
Add some tea tree oil to it
Apply it on hair and cover with scarf for 10 minutes
Wash off with shampoo and conditioner
Do this twice a week and watch all the lice die.
FOR MUSCLE CRAMPS
In addition with tumeric, you can use alum for muscle pain and cramps
Powder some alum
Add a tablespoon of powdered tumeric
Add just a little water to form a paste
Apply it to the affected area and leave to dry by itself
Do this for 2-3 days to reduce inflammation and swelling
TO NATURALLY LIGHTEN SKIN
If you intend to lighten your skin without using bleaching chemicals then try this remedy
Boil water and add your alum
Allow it to cool
Then wash your face with it
TO TREAT CONSTANT ITCHING ON THE SKIN
Use a small quantity of alum powder
Mix with 2 teaspoon of lemon juice
Rub it where you feel itching.
TO STOP EXCESSIVE SWEATING
If you have a problem of sweating excessively, then,Put some blocks of alum in a bucket of water Allow it dissolve,Then use it to bath and that problem will be solved
FOR THE TREATMENT OF JAUNDICE
Get a fine powder of alum (5 gram)
Divide it into 10 equal parts
Use one part in the morning with cow milk, the other in the afternoon with cow milk and another at night also with cow milk. (Just a little cow milk should do)
FOR CRACKED HEELS
Wet an alum block,Use it in scrubbing the cracked heel morning and evening to repair in a few days
AS A DEODORANT
Instead of using a chemical deodorant, you can use alum instead. It will stop excessive perspiration and lighten your underarms
Use a wet block of alum to apply around your underarms after a bath
Use only once in two days
TO ELIMINATED DARK CIRCLES AROUND EYES
Mix a pinch of powdered alum with warm water and rub it around your eyes for 30 minutes everyday. (Don’t let it get in your eyes)
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