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Alum

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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).