Clay has a long history of use for healing internal and external illnesses. Bentonite is a clay made from a substance mined in Wyoming and Montana. According to Botanical.com, Bentonite contains a collection of metals--silica, aluminum, iron, sodium, titanium, magnesium--plus calcium and potassium. The clay's molecular structure changes when it becomes wet, acting as a sponge for toxins.
Bentonite can be used externally as a mudpack or bath additive, or internally when mixed with water.
Treatment of MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are traditionally found in hospitals and doctors offices. This highly dangerous infection responds only to powerful drugs dispensed by a doctor. Researchers at Arizona State University found that Bentonite Clay could be applied to the site of a MRSA infection to contain the bacteria from spreading throughout other parts of the body.
Boil Removal
Bentonite clay can accelerate the body's natural response to boils or carbuncles on the skin's surface. Boils, according to the Mayo Clinic, are pus-filled sacs which inflame a hair follicle. The appearance of a boil can mean that the sufferer has diabetes or skin problems, or that body's immunity has been compromised. Holistic health guides recommend mixing Bentonite clay with water and applying it as a paste to the boil. The clay dries and, after time, may become wet again as the clay draws pus or bacteria from the skin.
Colon Cleansing
Holistic health enthusiasts believe Bentonite clay can detoxify the colon, relieving constipation, diarrhea and improving immune functions. SelfGrowth.com's encyclopedia of natural cures reports that drinking Bentonite mixed with water on an empty stomach can aid as a colon cleanser, promoting nutrient absorption in the digestive tract.
Toxin Removal
The body absorbs toxins from food and its surrounding environment. The immune and digestive system is a powerful filter for toxins, but many natural health websites recommend using Bentonite to assist the body. Natural News writes that Bentonite's healing properties can remove toxins internally and externally. The website suggests mixing 1 to 2 tbsp. with 8 oz. of purified water as a beverage. Externally, 1 to 2 cups of clay can be added to a hot bath or mixed with water or apple cider vinegar to make mudpacks.
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