Alum helps quickly heal the wound, decreases swelling and brings back the skin’s normal texture. This is due to its astringent and healing properties. Alum also works on the wound by controlling bleeding because of its hemostatic properties. Benefits of Alum: It might be an antibacterial agent It might have an antiplatelet (prevents platelet aggregation) property It might have an anti-obesity activity It may be an anti- haemorrhagic (stops bleeding) agent1 It may have an anti-inflammatory potential It may have an antidandruff property It may be an anti-asthmatic
