Alum Stone

Benefits:

1. As an After-Shave Lotion:

Using Alum after a shave helps mend the skin and gives it a healthy sheen, while also helping to staunch the bleeding from any nicks or scrapes that may have occurred. Those over the age of 50, when skin laxity typically develops, can benefit from its natural toning and skin tightening impact.

2. For Bad Breath:

One gram of alum and a pinch of rock salt dissolved in a glass of warm water can be used to treat bad breath. It could make you sick to your stomach and cause nausea and vomiting, so avoid drinking it.

3. For Bleeding Gums, Weak Teeth, And Dental Caries:

Prepare a paste of one gram of alum, a pinch of cinnamon, and some rock salt for gum bleeding, tooth weakness, and dental cavities. Rub this into the gums and then rinse your mouth out. Drinking barley grass juice every day can help with this treatment because of the antioxidants and calcium it contains, both of which aid in the mending of gum tissue.

4. For Nose Bleeds:

When you have a nosebleed, press a cotton ball dipped in cold water and dusted with one gram of Alum to the bleeding area for a few seconds. Do not force yourself to breathe via only one nostril.

5. As A Water Purifier:

Alum is used as a water purifier, and it is one of the oldest methods for doing so. Add a little alum to water and all the solid debris will dissolve. When the sediment is removed, the water can be heated to eliminate any remaining bacteria.

The ancient healing system of Ayurveda contains countless undiscovered and underappreciated solutions for common ailments.