Alum for treating body odor

Alum is a mineral Chinese medicine that can treat many diseases, so alum can be seen in many prescriptions. Using alum to treat body odor is actually just a way to relieve it, and it cannot completely cure body odor. Moreover, alum should not be used in large quantities because it is toxic and excessive use can be harmful to the body.

Can alum cure body odor?

Alum is a crystal formed by processing and refining the mineral alum stone. Its main ingredient is potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate. It is slightly cold in nature, sour and astringent in taste, and slightly toxic. It can be used in small amounts. It has antibacterial and astringent effects, so it can be applied to the armpits to remove body odor, but it cannot cure body odor.

How to treat body odor with alum

Ingredients: 50g alum, one empty eggshell.

Method: Put 50 grams of alum into an empty egg shell, heat it over low heat until the alum dissolves, then grind it into powder after it cools and hardens, apply it to the affected area twice a day. It can temporarily remove the smell of body odor, but it may not necessarily have a cure.

Alum should not be used in large quantities

Alum is poisonous. As a food additive, alum basically cannot be excreted from the body after being ingested. It will remain deposited in the human body. Therefore, the World Health Organization lists alum as a harmful food additive. It does not cause much harm to life, but mainly affects intelligence and nerves, which is also very dangerous. If it is for external use, it should not be used in large quantities. If it is a high concentration of alum solution, it will also burn the tissues, irritate the skin, and cause local skin ulcers.