Padikaram is a natural crystalline mineral commonly known as alum. It is widely used in households, traditional practices, water purification, and grooming applications. Padikaram appears as a transparent or white crystal stone and dissolves in water.
In India, it is traditionally valued for its antiseptic and astringent properties and is used in both personal care and household purposes.
Natural mineral crystal (Alum)
Clear or white crystalline form
Water-soluble
Multipurpose household use
Long shelf life
After-shave application (as a natural antiseptic)
Minor cut and wound care (traditional use)
Water purification (helps settle impurities)
Mouth rinse (traditional practice)
Skin tightening and deodorant use
Used in certain pooja rituals
Natural astringent properties
Helps control body odor
Economical and long-lasting
Multipurpose mineral product
Padikaram is also known as:
Alum
Potash Alum
Fitkari (Hindi)
Phitkari
Sphatika (Sanskrit, in some contexts)
Crystal Alum
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate
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