Alum Powder 100g – پھٹکڑی پاؤڈر
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- Properties:
- A naturally occurring mineral, often in crystalline form, which can be ground into powder
- Known for its astringent, antiseptic, and deodorant properties
- Soluble in water and has a slightly acidic pH
- Health Benefits:
- Skin Care:
- Helps in tightening the skin and reducing wrinkles by acting as an astringent
- Used to treat acne, pimples, and skin infections due to its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties
- Helps in reducing body odor and soothing skin irritation
- Used in aftershave products to prevent cuts and razor burns
- Mouth & Oral Health:
- Helps to reduce bad breath when used as a gargle or mouthwash
- Known to treat canker sores, mouth ulcers, and soothe gum inflammation
- Hair Care:
- Used to strengthen hair and reduce dandruff when applied to the scalp
- Sometimes used in combination with henna for dyeing hair or promoting hair growth
- Anti-inflammatory:
- Used to reduce swelling and treat minor burns and wounds
- Often used in first aid for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties
- Skin Care:
Alum Powder (Potassium Alum / Ammonium Alum)
- Botanical Name: Potassium Alum or Ammonium Alum
- Common Names: Alum, Fitkari, Phitkari
Traditional & Ayurvedic Uses:
- Used in Ayurveda to balance all three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), especially for soothing skin irritations and promoting overall skin health
- Applied as an external remedy for wounds, cuts, and burns to promote healing and prevent infection
- Often included in natural deodorants and oral health products for its odor-neutralizing properties
Culinary Uses:
- Food Preservation:
- In some cultures, alum powder is used in pickling and preserving food, particularly in pickles, to retain crispness
- Cooking:
- Sometimes used in small amounts in some traditional dishes or sweets for textural benefits, though its use in food is restricted in some places due to safety concerns regarding excessive consumption
Usage & Application:
- For Skin:
- Applied directly to the skin to treat acne, cuts, or burns
- Used in face packs for tightening the skin
- For Mouth:
- Dissolved in water to create a mouthwash or gargle to soothe mouth ulcers, reduce bad breath, and prevent gum diseases
- For Hair:
- Mixed with water and applied to the scalp to treat dandruff or hair loss
- For Body:
- Applied under the arms as a natural deodorant
Alum powder has a variety of uses in skin care, oral hygiene, hair care, and food preservation, making it a versatile and valuable natural ingredient.
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