Potassium aluminium sulphate

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

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.

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 Lotion of Potassium aluminium sulphate are Intestinal Catarrh, Haemorrhages, Bleeding, Chronic Diarrhoea.

No Contra Indication information is available for Potassium aluminium sulphate.

Temperaments

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

Available Brands

BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
AMBREENA TONICQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
HABIS POWDERQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
LAL SHARBATQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
LECODINEQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
PATHRI TOREQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
ROGHAN AUJAAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
SANOON MUQAWWI-E-DANDANQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
SOZAKQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

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 compounds.

Dosage

PartDoseInstruction
Whole Herb25.000mg - 50.000mg

Herb's 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.

Taste Odor & Occurrence


Odor: The odor of Potassium aluminium sulphate is Agreeable
Taste: Astringent

Substitutes

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

Active Constituents

Potassium aluminium sulphate's Active constituents:

Antidotes

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

Warning & Precautions

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.

Toxicity

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