According to Healthline – The hume stone is a semi-transparent, whitish stone made from the mineral potassium alum, which has various health and beauty applications, and is especially used as a natural antiperspirant.
However, this stone can also be used to treat thrush, soften stretch marks, and even accelerate the healing of small wounds. Thus, it can be purchased in the form of a small stone, salts, spray or powder, in natural products stores, open markets and some markets.
What hume stone is used for
Hume stone can be used in many different ways, with the antiperspirant action being the best known. However, there are other popular applications, which include:
1. Decreasing perspiration
This is the main use of this type of stone, as the potassium alum regulates the amount of sweat that is released during the day, as well as leaving a thin, transparent layer on the skin, fighting the growth of bacteria present in the topmost layer of the skin and reducing the smell of sweat.
How to use: wet the stone and apply it on the spot, or buy the stone powder and apply it on the spot. The stone can be used to reduce sweating on any part of the body, especially the armpits, feet, and back.
2. Attenuate stretch marks
The hume stone crystals, similar to rock salt, can be used to exfoliate the skin during bathing, removing dead cells, and stimulating local circulation and the production of collagen fibers, which provide support to the skin, attenuating red stretch marks.
How to use: during the bath, apply on the area to be treated, a mixture of 3 tablespoons of liquid soap (or sweet almond oil) with 1 tablespoon of hume stone salts, making circular and smooth movements. Then remove with warm or cold water until all residues are eliminated. After the bath, it is recommended to apply a moisturizing cream, to maintain the health and integrity of the skin. This exfoliation should be done once or twice a week.
3. Treating canker sores
The hume stone has excellent antibacterial and healing properties that help to eliminate the bacteria that are causing the canker sores, as well as speed up healing. Thus, the duration of the aphtha can be shorter and, in some cases, can disappear in as little as 24 hours.
How to use: you can apply the powder or the hume stone spray directly on the aphtha, which can cause a very intense burning on the spot, or dilute 2 tablespoons of powder in a cup of water and then gargle or mouthwash, repeating 3 to 5 times. ulcers increase or cause other symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical advice for the most appropriate treatment.
4. Eliminate pimples
Due to its antiseptic properties, the hume stone can effectively eliminate the bacteria present in the first layer of the skin, promoting a deep cleaning. In addition, it helps improve the texture of the skin, closing the pores and, making it difficult for new pimples to appear.How to use: mix 1 tablespoon of hume stone powder with 2 tablespoons of green clay and 1 cup of water, until you get a homogeneous mixture and apply on the face, leaving it for 30 minutes. Then wash with warm or cold water and dry with a soft towel.
5. Healing small wounds
Hume stone can be used to stop the bleeding from small wounds and facilitate healing, and is widely used by manicurists in nail care. This is because the potassium alum helps in the contraction of the skin, preventing the outflow of blood, and has a powerful healing action.
How to use: wet the stone and apply it directly on the cut site, or apply a small amount of hume stone powder on the injured region. Remove the powder when there is no more bleeding. hume stone is not enough to stop the small amount of bleeding, it is recommended to seek medical help.
Is it possible to use the hume stone in the vagina?
The hume stone has been popularly used as a natural method to narrow the vaginal canal and increase pleasure during intimate contact. However, the use of the stone for this purpose can bring health risks, since potassium alum has the ability to alter the pH of the vagina. Thus, it is possible that dryness of the vaginal walls may occur, increasing the risk of developing infections by bacteria or viruses.
A safer and more effective way to narrow the vaginal canal is to do exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, known as pompoarism.
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