ALUM BENIFITS: 1.Water purification - Helps settle impurities in drinking water. 2.Skin care - Acts as an ofter- shave astringent. 3.Odor control - Used underarms as natural deodorant (antibacterial). 4.Wound healing - Stops minor cuts and bleeding. 5.Mouth rinse - Reduces bad breath (garle with dissolved alum). 6.Food clarification - Used in sugar syrup & jaggery clarification (tiny amounts). 7.Traditional cosmetics - Acne, pimples, foot crack treatment.