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ALUM (mineral astringent)

 ALUM (mineral astringent)



BRAND NAME:-ALUM or etc.


ALUM is a heavy metal ions are antiseptic ,acid taste and astringent. They are colour less ,odourless, and exit a white crystal powder .

[ astringent substance that precipitated proteins, but do not penetrate cells,thus affecting the superficial layer only. They toughen the surface making it mechanically stronger and decrease exudation ]

ALUM occur naturally in various minerals . Pottasium Alums,for exp:-is founded in the minerals ,Kalinite,alunite,and leucite,which can be treated with sulphuric acid to obtain crystal of Alum.

They diffuse through the sweat ducks, reduce secertion from glands and partially block the ducts as well. Their antibacterial action prevents decomposition of sweat by bacteria, reducing odour.


PROPERTIES:- might antibacterial, antiplatelet property,anti-obesity activity,anti-haemorrhagic agent,mild anti-inflammatory potential,antidandruff property,mild anti-asthamatic3


USED:- as a after shave and as Local haemostatic on minor cut.

Others aluminium,zinc, zirconium salts are used as antiperspirants & many other used.



SIDE EFFECTS:-

Dry skin,Skin irritation,Dizziness,A feeling of throat tightness,Fluid accumulation around the eye,Hives (red and itchy skin),Hypersensitivity reaction,Life-threatening allergic reaction,Puffy face from water retention,Skin ulcer,Throat swelling,Troubled breathing1 & etc 

Therefore, it is advised that you do not self-medicate and take advice from a doctor before using alum.


PRECAUTIONS:-

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.

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