Alum
From London's Ghost Acres
Imported from
Used to Make
Description
Used during the tanning process for hides and skins.
Database name: Alum Roach
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alum
A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865
Astringent used in the treatment of internal and external haemorrhages. It can be administered during fevers, hooping-cough, for lead colic, a styptic (stops bleeding), chilblains, collyriums (eye wash), and added to gargles to treat sore throat (35).