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Alum Is good or bad
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I have heard from many people that by putting Alum in hot water and drinking that is good .It may help to avoid lot of throat infarction.
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Alum is good for water filtration but it's direct ingestion is not prescribed
You will have to watch for quantity and any reaction after drinking
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Dr. Harsh Patel
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
It will release congestion. But in some proper amount because low amount doesnt work and high amount can cause side effects.
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for proper use you can consult me.
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Dr. Muhammed KM
Family Physician
7 yrs exp
Kannur
Alum is antiseptic it may relieve throat congestion
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