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| + | 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). | ||
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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).