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Potassium aluminium sulphate

Potassium aluminium sulphate

The Arabic name for this herb is Zaj Abiaz.

The English names for this herb are Alum, Alum Water, Alumen, Shab-i-Yemeni.

The Urdu names for this herb are Ma al shib, Phitkari, Phitki, Phitkri.

Warning: Continuous use or large doses are harmful for lungs ,stomach,intestines, kidneys and it can also cause gum necrosis.Tonullify its toxic effects, prior to its medicinal use , it is fried over heat so asto turn into powdered ash.

Description

Potassium aluminium sulphate. Alum is an inorganic compound that generally contains double sulphate groups (SO4) and water. Common alum means potash alum, a double salt of potassium sulfate and ammonium sulfate. Medicinal alum is composed of colourless, transparent crystals, with acid, sweetish, astringent taste. Crystals are obtained by dissolving available raw material from market in boiling water and by evaporating whole water (178). Alum is soluble in hot water but less in cold water.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Potassium aluminium sulphate are Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-Periodic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Desiccative, Sedative.

Indications

The indications of Potassium aluminium sulphate are Bleeding Gums, Diphtheria, Bleeding Piles, Pharyngitis, Prolapsus Ani, Conjunctivitis, Toothache, Aphthae, Mouth Ulcers, Tonsillitis, Thrush, Sore Eyes, Loose Teeth, Tongue ulcers, Chronic purulent ophthalmia.

The indications of Potassium aluminium sulphate's Lotion are Intestinal Catarrh, Haemorrhages, Bleeding, Chronic Diarrhoea.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperaments of Potassium aluminium sulphate are 3rd Order Dry, 2nd order, dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Potassium aluminium sulphate is Agreeable.

Taste: Astringent.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb25.000 – 50.000 mgN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Potassium aluminium sulphate is used in the preparation of Barud-i-Kfuri, Hab Siyah Chashm, Hab Urus, Kuhl Sadaf, Kushta Qala i, Kushta Tamysar, Ma'jun Bussad.

Substitutes

The substitute of Potassium aluminium sulphate is [Red or pink variety (crude) or white crystals.In some actions Ammonium Chloride may be used.].

Active Constituents

No information regarding Potassium aluminium sulphate's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Potassium aluminium sulphate are Clarified Butter, Oils, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Potassium aluminium sulphate. (work in progress)