Alum can play a certain therapeutic effect on hemorrhoids, but the effect is limited and toxic, it is not recommended to use, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital.
Alum is a mineral Chinese medicine, the main components are potassium sulfate and aluminum sulfate. The main effect of external use of alum is to detoxify and sterilize, anti-vaginal trichomoniasis, hemostasis and gallbladder, etc., because of its internal irritation, generally less used to take.
Alum can be used to treat pruritus, mouth and tongue sores, carbuncle (is a poisonous sore, occurring on the body surface, limbs, internal organs of the acute suppurative disease) and swelling, etc., hemorrhoids can also have a therapeutic effect, but there is a small amount of toxicity and need to be used for a long period of time, is usually not recommended to use. Currently, hemorrhoids are treated with topical medications, warm water baths and surgery.
Adverse effects of alum include effects on brain cells. Alum can kill brain cells, leading to dementia and other symptoms. It can also affect the body’s absorption of micronutrients, which may cause symptoms such as anemia.
If you have symptoms of hemorrhoids, please go to the hospital in time, and give treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor, and the medication should be applied under the guidance of a doctor.