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Ayurvedic herb

Kankshi

Alum is a powerful astringent used topically to stop bleeding and purify water, and internally in purified form.

Pacifies
Pitta, Kapha
May aggravate
Vata
Rasa
Kashaya, Amla
Guna
Laghu, Ruksha
Virya
Ushna
Vipaka
Katu

Educational wellness information only. Consult a licensed clinician before changing medications or starting herbs.