Dreaming of Alum

Alum, also known as white alum, potassium alum, potassium aluminum sulfate, or potassium aluminate, is a double salt that contains crystalline water, potassium sulfate, and aluminum sulfate. It has antibacterial and astringent properties and is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Alum can also be used in the production of aluminum salts, baking powder, paint, tanning agents, clarifying agents, mordants, papermaking, and waterproofing agents, as well as a food additive.

In our daily lives, alum is commonly used for water purification and as a food leavening agent, which can be found in dishes like fried dough twists and fried sesame balls.

Dreaming of alum symbolizes encountering setbacks in one's original plans.

Tasting alum indicates feeling inner guilt for the harm done to innocent people.

For women, dreaming of a lot of alum signifies disappointment in marriage and a lack of love.

For businessmen, dreaming of alum suggests that their original plans will fail and investments will incur losses.

For students, dreaming of alum suggests a tendency to indulge in games, leading to unfinished assignments.