Talcum powder is most famous today for treating diaper rash in babies. It is a soft, creamy, mineral that is cooling and often used to treat hot oozing skin conditions such as eczema, athlete’s foot as well as helping to heal wounds. The Chinese have a long history of using talcum powder to successfully treat stranguria (difficult, dribbling and painful urination) and watery diarrhea.

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