Alum, commonly known as Fitkari in India, is a mineral salt with various benefits and applications. It is composed of potassium, aluminum, hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen and is found in nature in both pure and impure forms. Fitkari is colorless, clear, and odorless, typically appearing as a crystalline mass or granular powder. Originating from regions such as Nepal, Bihar, Punjab, and Kathiawar in India, as well as countries like Egypt, Italy, England, and Germany, Fitkari possesses notable antiba