Medicinal Properties of Clay

 

 

The study of nature is exceedingly marvelous and rewarding, for it reveals many simple means for restoring and maintaining good health. Unfortunately people who search for complicated and expensive ones generally neglect the most beneficial and simple natural remedies.

In this modern age, many are becoming familiar with the healing properties of various foods, herbs, water, fresh air, exercise, sunshine, temperance and trust in God, but as yet, very few know about the wonders of the earth itself. Since the miracle of clay is a healing phenomenon, relatively unknown, it seems indispensable to begin with a few words about the properties of the clay and its uses.

  

 Clay’s Properties

 

It would be presumptuous to explain precisely and concretely the basic action of clay. We cannot always penetrate “nature’s secrets”; we must simply use them. Not everything has a scientific explanation; there is a place for faith in this procedure.

One of the greatest clay properties is the absorption power. Clay has an extraordinary absorbent power. Clay has a unique power to attract impurities and toxins, out of the human body, just simply because clay is electro negative and the impurities and toxins are electro positive. Also at the same time clay provides your body with trace minerals and enzymes that go through your skin into your blood stream. This occurs with the application of a poultice externally. When clay is taken internally it is directed immediately to the places that needs to be fixed, it seems that some internal program is guiding it. We have to remember here that God made man from the dust of the earth. Gen. 2:7. So for some reason when it is placed inside of the human body clay knows exactly where to go to fix problems. Remedies provided by the Creator are simple, effective and harmless. The Creator has provided nature with solutions to recover us not to destroy. “Nothing should be put into the human system that will leave a baleful influence behind” Letter 59, 1898 E. G. White

Clay is a “living” beneficial substance that provides to the human body vital energy. Clay is a bit of us.

The more we expose clay to the sunshine, air and rainwater, the more powerful it becomes.

Due to its adsorption capacity clay is employed in the oil industry to purify oils.

 

Clay Actions

 

When it is used externally, clay may be applied in several different forms, such as: poultices, compresses, cataplasms, powder (sprinkled) and baths.

Clay is antiseptic (prevents decay or putrefaction), cicatrizing (promotes cicatrisation), anti-inflammatory (relieves and prevents inflammation), anti carcinogen (cleans cancer cells), emollient (softens and soothes the skin), refrigerant (cools and reduces body heat) and cosmetic (improves skin’s texture).

Taken internally clay is a powerful detoxifier, especially the Bentonite clay, it can absorb heavy metals such as: mercury, arsenic, lead and tin. Clay also provides you with minerals and trace minerals. Clay has colloidal properties that eliminate toxins and harmful substances from your body.

 

 

How to choose the right clay

 

There are many varieties of clay with different colors depending on the type of soil (chemical composition). For instance we have green, white, gray, yellow, red, blue, black and pink. These are the most common in the market.

Usually we recommend the French green clay to apply externally and also to take internally, but also we use the white clay, Bentonite clay for the heavy metals detoxifying program. Red clay seems to be very efficient for facial purifying mask, depending on the type of skin you have. You can always mix any kind of clay with herbs, juices (fruit or vegetables), extracts and olive oil to improve the performance and the action of the clay.

 

 

How to prepare clay

 

Prepare clay in a deep bowl. Use a container made of glass, porcelain and wood but never a metallic one (aluminum, copper, iron).

Fill the container with distilled water and sprinkle the clay powder until you get a homogeneous paste, not very concentrated. Let the clay rest for 2 hours. Handle it as little as possible.

 

 

Clay Application

 

With a wooden spoon spread an even layer of clay over the area to be treated. The thickness may vary from ¼ inch to 1 inch. Do not smooth the surface; clay settles naturally when put into place. Wrap with a light cloth bandage. When placed on an inflamed organ, abscess, or another purulent sore the clay must be cover with a cabbage leaf to slow down its drying process. If the area to be treated is on either side of the body, like the kidneys, first the clay may be spread onto a cloth and then placed on the affected area. Let the clay works for 2 hours. After, remove the clay with lukewarm water and do another application. Do at least 3 applications daily; never use the same clay twice. After the poultice is removed, throw the clay into the trash. For efficient action, it is necessary to place the clay directly onto the body. If you are treating an ulcer or an open sore, it must be placed directly on the flesh.

 

 

Internal use

 

How to prepare clay for internal use: Put ¼ of a teaspoon of clay in a 4 oz. glass of distilled water. Prepare the clay in the evening and let the clay sit overnight. Drink the water in the morning 1 hour before breakfast. In the 1st week only drink the water that has separated from the clay. The 2nd and 3rd weeks swirl the mix in the cup and drink the water and clay together; after 21 days rest for 7 days. Drink the clay mix for a period of 21 more days then resting again 7 days. Then repeat one last time for a period of 21 days.

  

 

Precautions with clay

 

·         Applications should only occur at least two hours before or two hours after meals.

·         When treating an abscess or purulent ulcer, it is necessary to change the application every hour, whenever possible. However, if the application dries in a half an hour, take it off without waiting the entire hour.

·         Avoid abdominal applications when menstruating and all applications during pregnancy.

 

 

Observations

 

With every natural remedy either helping directly to rebuild the organism or to liberate and eliminate the substances that harm it, there is always the possibility of disagreeable reactions. You must not be afraid of these reactions; on the contrary they are desirable, for they are indications that the body is responding positively.

 

Clay temperature is decided by the specific problem.