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
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
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 25.000mg - 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)