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Alum Is good or bad

2021-04-29 06:08:45
Hello, 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. Kindly suggest.
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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

Answered2021-04-29 06:22:07

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Answered2021-04-29 06:19:45

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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.

Answered2021-04-29 06:39:54

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Alum is antiseptic it may relieve throat congestion

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