Dried Alum Ku Fan 500g Calcined White Alum Traditional Mineral Herb

Calcined Alum, known in TCM as Ku Fan (枯矾), is a processed mineral preparation traditionally derived from natural alum. This dried form is produced by traditional calcining and drying methods, resulting in a light, porous material valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with external applications and is commonly kept in herbal workshops. Store frozen and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional calcined alum mineral herb known in TCM as Ku Fan (枯矾)
• Made from natural alum through traditional calcining and drying processing
• Light porous texture typical of properly calcined alum
• Packaged pre-weighed 500g format for convenient herbal workshop use
• Traditionally associated with external topical applications in Chinese herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically appears as a white to off-white, lightweight, porous or crumbly solid with a dry, chalky texture and little to no noticeable aroma. Calcined alum is not intended for tasting or drinking.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External topical use in traditional herbal practice
• Herbal workshop and apothecary ingredient
• Traditional foot soak preparations under practitioner guidance
• Stored as a long-keeping mineral herb in frozen conditions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, calcined alum has traditionally been used in external applications such as washes, powders, and topical preparations. Folk herbal tradition also associates alum with foot soaks and household herbal preparations. It is traditionally handled by practitioners rather than consumed directly, and is often kept alongside other mineral and botanical materials in the herbal cabinet.

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