ALUMEN

Synonyms : Common Alum, Sulphate of Aluminium potassium, Potash alum, Phitkari.

Source : It is a chemical compound. It is a found as a mineral, like salt. It is easily purchased from a grocery shop.

Preparation : The pure crystals are triturated with sugar of milk. 2x solution may be prepared by dissolving alum one part in 100 parts of water (1/100). Higher dilutions are prepared in alcohol from 3x dilution.

Proved by : Dr. C. Hering in 1845.

Indication

It is not a well proved remedy according to Dr. Kent, because the general mental symptoms are missing. Dr. Kent regards it an anti-psoric remedy because it heals chronic and deep seated tissue diseases. It is indicated in indurations, ulcerations, cancerous, hemorrhagic. Catarrhal conditions and when the healing power is feeble or lacking in the patient. It is a Psora-sycotic remedy.

Dosage : For physiological purpose like stopping hemorrhage externally a solution of alum serves the purpose. Powdered alum 10 grains on tongue, said to arrest an attack of asthma. The very highest potencies have proved efficacious.

Repetition : Single dose of high potency occasionally.

Duration of action : Not definitely known.