Alum or fitkari is rich in anti-bacterial properties, which help reduce dandruff and prevent hair fall. Tap to read how to use it for faster hair growth.

Fitkari or alum is used since ages to improve hair health. It helps figth off scalp infections and get rid off oil buildup and flakes from the scalp.

Take a teaspoon of alum powder and combine it with one cup of warm water. Pur this over your scalp after shampoo and rinse it off after 5-10 minutes.

Combine a teaspoon of fitkari powder with 3-4 tablespoons of rose water. Transfer it into a spray and massage it gently on your scalp.

Combine a teaspoon of fitkari powder with 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil. Massage it gently to your hair scalp and rinse it after 30-40 minutes.

Combine alum with yoghurt for a hair mask. Apply the mask evenly on your scalp from to tips and rinse it off after 15-20 minutes.

Avoid using fitkari directly on your scalp as it can dry out the moisture. Use it 1-2 times a week to reduce dabdruff and hair fall.

This information is atken from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, it is always advisable to do a proper patch test before applying it directly to your scalp.