Bentonite Clay

 Absorbent

Bentonite is used in a variety of pet care items such as cat litter to absorb the odor and surround the feces. It is also used to absorb oils and grease.

Bentonite has been prescribed as a bulk laxative, and it is also used as a base for many dermatologic formulas.  Granular bentonite is being studied for use in battlefield wound dressings.Bentonite is also used for insect bite relief and relief of poison ivy or poison oak.

Individuals in various cultures refer to it as “healing clay” that cleanses the body. In fact, many people enjoy bentonite clay benefits by taking internally (in other words, drinking and eating it), on top of using it externally on the skin.

Bentonite clay, also called Montmorillonite clay, is taking off as a wellness trend among people who are looking to help detoxify their bodies and defend against illnesses. While it’s been used for centuries around the world to promote better health and ward off disease, many people in the U.S. and Europe have begun using it to reap the benefits.* (That being said, some caution needs to be exercised if using bentonite clay, in terms of quantity as well as the chosen type.)