Alum has antibacterial effect, astringent effect, etc., can be used as traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese medicine thinks alum has the effect of antipoison and insecticide, dry dampness and itching, stopping bleeding and diarrhea, clearing heat and eliminating phlegm. Studies in recent years have confirmed that alum also has antibacterial, anti-trichomonas vaginalis and other effects. Some Chinese medicine practitioners use alum to treat diseases such as hyperlipidemia, Chemicalbook duodenal ulcer and pulmonary hemoptysis. Alum can be used in the preparation of aluminum salt, baking powder, paint, tanning material, clarifying agent, mordant, paper making, waterproofing agent, etc. However, alum contains the metal aluminum, should not eat too much food containing alum, will cause harm to the body, especially the brain.
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