The properties of potassium are truly innumerable. Already in the Middle Ages it was known about the existence of potassium alum. The Republic of Genoa, in fact, possessed the monopoly and exported it to Flanders for fabric processing.

In the same period, the alum acquired great value, up to the point of the popes, archbishops and kings who appreciated its qualities.

Its applications

To date, the potassium alum stone (also called natural rock stone), is widely used in the natural wellness sector, going, so to speak, to also appear in aesthetics, cosmetics and hygiene.

As is now known, the bad smell caused by sweating is caused by an intense bacterial proliferation. The potassium alum stone is a natural antibacterial, for this reason one of its main properties is that of a perfect natural deodorant, which does not limit itself, like other synthetic deodorants on the market, to cover the smell or, even worse, to prevent the physiological sweating, but acts on the cause, inhibiting, that is, activity and proliferation of these bacteria, thanks to its saline component that counteracts the acids that can inevitably be formed.

Another advantage, alum does not leave marks on clothes, an important factor for those accustomed to the stick format! Furthermore, the stone is non-greasy and non-sticky. It does not contain alcohol, external chemical substances or gas, therefore, completely ecological.

But it's not just smell! Alum also has important calming, soothing and hemostatic properties (prevents and stops bleeding). Passed on any part of the body, therefore, it benefits in case of irritation and rash, redness, burning and favors the healing of the tissues in case of small cuts or abrasions .

For this reason, it is an excellent friend of the skin after shaving or depilation, to eliminate the itching due to insect bites (especially the very annoying summer mosquito bites), to disinfect and heal small wounds and to counteract the onset of boils.

To this list, however, I add another application (personally tested!) Which can prove to be an important summer tip: pass your stone over your shoulders, back, arms, chest and wherever you have taken a lot of sun. The alum will immediately give you a pleasant feeling of freshness and you will find relief even in the hours to follow. In a few days the burning will have completely disappeared!

And, as the English say, last but not least, the alum stone is also indicated for cold sores, healing the lips and causing herpes to regress faster.

In short, here from Nature a truly 360 ° help