I live a simple, frugal life. I tend to find many uses for one thing; this can save money and prevent wastefulness. One thing I use in a few ways is bentonite clay, which is a swelling clay with a strong negative charge. I use calcium and sodium bentonite for various purposes. This clay attracts positively-charged particles that could be harmful in abundance. Of course, there are many clays out there. The following are a few uses for this earth material that you might not have considered.
All-Purpose Cleaner
I use the clay to make a general cleaning solution. I add a few ounces to half gallon of water, plus a few drops of lemon, eucalyptus, or lavender oil. I pour some in a spray bottle, shake it up, and clean counters, walls, and others areas. (A study showed that a diluted clay solution removed more pathogens from a hospital wall than a leading commercial cleanser.) It works well for most things and should last a while.
A hair mask can be beneficial, but the diluted solution can be used as a scalp cleaner and hair enhancer. You can customize any additions to your particular needs. I throw in a little aloe vera to some of the base solution above and maybe some leftover herbal tea. You can pour the solution on your scalp, massage, and clean. Then, I rinse and spray rose water or quartz crystal-fused water afterward.
I usually use a natural sea sponge or smooth stone to clean my face and body. They work quite well, but I might use the general cleaning solution (my mid-stream pee, diluted apple cider, or a natural saponin) sometimes. This can leave the skin feeling soft and helps maintain the natural pH balance that can get out of whack because of pollution, certain soaps, or even the water we bathe or shower in.
Soil Enricher
Adding clay to soil can help in several ways. It can help increase the pH level in acidic soil. For sandy soil, bentonite can improve water retention and reduce the need for watering. The idea here is that clay consists of small particles that prevent water from escaping–much different from sand that allows water to escape easily. You can use dry mixtures for new beds, but you should use a water solution for beds that are already in existence. Put about two pounds of clay in a bucket, and add two gallons of water. Allow it to sit for 24 hours. Wet the desired areas with your natural wetting agent. Now, go back and stir the mixture vigorously. You can then apply to existing beds with your watering pot.
Healing clays can help boost the growth of any food you grow. This is especially needed today because the soil is not like it used to be. Modern-day humans have thrown things out of balance. We’ve also created a lot of unnatural toxins. Just as this hurt us, it hurts the earth, affecting the natural balance and rhythms.
Cleanse Crystals
I cleanse crystals with sound, the moon, sun, wind, etc. But sometimes, I soak them in clay water. These creations become unbalanced when burdened down with electromagnetic smog, sickness, negative emotions, etc. This could happen for a number of reasons, like during a healing session or being near a computer, T.V., or under false, modern light too long. When you buy or receive a crystal or gemstone, you should cleanse it as who knows what it has been through. The clay’s negative charge will attract excess positive energy from the mineral, bringing balance.
To make the cleansing mix, add 1-2 teaspoons of the earth in a glass of water. Leave it for an hour or so, and come back and shake or stir the mixture, making a vortex. Then, just put the safe crystal (s) in this solution for an hour or so. You should rinse it off after that. Of course, crystals that cannot go in water should not be cleansed in this manner. This could be calcite, turquoise, halite, carnelian, just to name a few.
First Aid
If you haven’t added bentonite clay to your first aid kit, you should consider it. For one, it has been used for digestive ailments, like food poisoning or a virus as it attracts toxins in the gut. People usually do this by mixing 1 or 2 teaspoons in a glass of water, shake, and then drink. A glass of water follows that. This solution may need to be drunk a few times to facilitate healing. The amount would need to be customized though. For example, a child may need ½ tsp or less.
I use it for minor cuts as well, which helps them heal quickly. I clean the area and put a thick layer of clay on the cut. Then, a linen bandage is placed on top. Dried clay can be sprinkled on a cut to stop mild bleeding. A clay poultice can be used for bites or stings. It can assist in absorbing toxins or venom from a bite and may help relieve the itch most people experience. If you don’t know what bit you or it is serious, please go to the doctor immediately. The clay has also been used for a poison ivy rash and other rashes, which should be gone in a few days.
Add to Meals & Drinks
You may want to try adding earth to some meals and drinks as well; it can neutralize certain toxins.
For drinks, it can be useful if you consume store-bought juice or juice fruit and vegetables that come from the grocery store. A lot of produce and juices in stores contain high levels of various heavy metals.
Now, some people say to avoid clay with meals because the clay is highly alkaline, and this is not a hospitable environment when trying to digest food. Though, it can be helpful in many cases as it depends on what you’re eating. For one, clay can assist extracting more nutrients from foods like grains or vegetables. In the link above, you see people ate it with wild potatoes that would have been harmful. After soaking or sprouting in a clay vessel, many cultures cook in clay to retain nutrients that also decreases the natural toxins (condition of the fall of man) found in earth foods. Meat does not contain anti-nutrients as they are processed by the animal (though low-quality meat may contain PCBs, etc), but some people ate clay with meat while traveling to prevent sickness from certain strains of bacteria. And when cooking meat over a high flame, covering it with clay can protect against compounds that could be harmful, and it helps retain nutrients as well. It could also be helpful when eating certain fish (because of the increase of mercury, PCBs, etc). You could soak the fish in clay water before cooking, or the clay could be fused in a sauce.
It could be helpful for people who are healing their guts as well. Sometimes, I eat clay with various plant food to neutralize anti-nutrients. The clay has been quite helpful when eating certain foods (though as mentioned above, we know that fermenting, sprouting, boiling, proper food pairing, seasonal consumption, and using multiple processing methods help decrease some of the negative effects of natural, God-made toxins).
Here are a few recipes you can check out if you want to see a few examples. Get a high-quality source if you do that, as they claim some have high levels of lead.
Eye Wellness
The clay has been used for eye issues, like cataracts, a black eye, and even myopia. It can also be used to promote overall eye health. You can make an eye poultice and let the clay sit on your eyelids for 10-15 minutes. Then, gently rinse it off with warm water. This may assist in drawing out excessive toxins.
You can also use it as an eye rinse. All you need to do is mix a teaspoon (or two) of clay in a glass water. This can be splashed in the eyes a few times per day. The rinse has been used for eye infections and other issues.
Check out this link to read testimonials and tips about the many ways people have used this clay to promote health.
There are countless ways to use the gifts G-d left on the earth. All we have to do is break away from conditioning. For example, raw honey can be diluted and used to clean your body, hair, etc. And, of course, honey can be used for first aid purposes. We don’t need to buy a billion different products.
God’s Peace & Love,
