Health Benefits of Bentonite Clay, How to Use, Side Effects, Where to Buy
Bentonite clay or healing clay has been used for a long time now. The benefits are immense, they range from cleansing the body to detoxifying the skin.
The clay is said to have a unique composition and can help absorb “negatively charged” toxins.
Different culture all over the world has continued to enjoy the benefits of bentonite clay for therapeutic purposes. So what is this clay? How do you use it? Where can you buy it? And is it safe for both internal and external use?
For those who have used bentonite clay, we would love to know what your experience was, how it helped you and what your preferred way to use the clay is. Leave us a comment below.
What is bentonite clay?
Also called Montmorillonite clay, bentonite clay is made up of calcium, magnesium, sodium and other traces of a number of minerals. It is made from volcanic ash deposit that has settled on the earth.
The clay is named after Fort Benton, Wyoming, where the largest source of the clay can be found. It can, however, be found all over the world.
The clay can be used externally as a clay poultice, in the bath, and in skin care recipes. Wellness mama notes that a good a good quality bentonite clay should be grey or creamy in color. It should have a very fine, velveteen feel and be non-staining.
In a study by the Arizona State University, bentonite clay was found to be highly effective at killing MRSA, Salmonella, and E.coli among other bacteria’s. What is promising is that these bacteria may not be able to develop a resistance as they do with other antibiotics.
Due to its ability to absorb, bentonite clay can help remove excess sebum from your skin pores, shrink and tighten irritated and enlarged skin pores, leaving your skin soft and clear.
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How does bentonite clay work?
Hoe does bentonite clay work? Well, that depends on how you choose to use the remedy. The clay is known for its ability to absorb and get rid of toxins, heavy metals, chemical and other impurities your body comes to contact with.
In a normal working day, we come into contact with lots of different toxins that may affect how well our bodies function. Some of these are heavy metal toxins that may include mercury, cadmium, lead, and benzene.
Bentonite clay can be very effective in helping your body expel many of these toxins. The clay is also said to be very effective in fighting various pathogens causing disease. An example is E.coli and virus that causes a staph infection.
Apart from being able to expel toxins out of your body, the clay is said to have a range of nutrients and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, silica, sodium, copper, and iron.
These minerals can be absorbed when the clay is ingested either in a drink or by eating it.
Due to its ability to produce an electric charge, bentonite clay is considered a unique clay. When in contact with a fluid, its electrical components changes, this is what gives the clay the ability to absorb toxins.
Mountain Rose Herbs explains:
“Bentonite is a swelling clay. When mixed with water it swells open like a porous sponge. Toxins are drawn into the sponge through electrical attraction and once there they are bound”
The clay carries a negative charge that bonds to the positive charge in many toxins when it comes into contact with them.
When bentonite clay is used, it absorbs toxins and releases its minerals for your body to use. It also helps get oxygen to your body cells as it pulls excess hydrogen and allows your cells to replace it with oxygen.
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