Bentonite

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🌿Ingredients: 100% Bentonite clay in plant-based forms (capsules or powder). 💊Capsule: HPMC plant fibre. 🌱Typical Use: As directed on the product label or by your healthcare practitioner.

 

Traditional Background

Bentonite is a naturally occurring clay formed from volcanic ash. It has been traditionally used by many cultures as an internal and external cleansing agent. Its unique ability to bind to unwanted substances has made it a favourite in detox protocols, digestive cleansing programs, and topical applications for skin support.

Active Constituents

Montmorillonite Minerals: Bentonite is rich in montmorillonite and other clay minerals that carry a natural negative charge. This charge helps attract and bind positively charged particles such as certain toxins and metabolic by-products.

High Surface Area: The clay structure has a massive internal surface area, giving it strong adsorptive properties (binding substances to its surface).

Trace Minerals: Bentonite naturally contains trace amounts of minerals such as calcium, magnesium and silica which can support general mineral balance.

Traditional Uses

Digestive & Detox Support: Traditionally used to help bind gas-producing by-products in the digestive tract, support bowel regularity and assist the body’s natural elimination of waste. It is often included in cleansing programs to support toxin removal.

Bloating & Gas Comfort: By adsorbing compounds that contribute to intestinal gas, Bentonite is commonly used to support a more comfortable, settled digestive system.

Internal Cleansing: Bentonite has long been used as part of gut and whole-body detox programs to support removal of unwanted materials from the gastrointestinal tract.

Skin & Topical Use: Externally, Bentonite clay is popular in face masks, poultices and baths to help draw impurities from the skin and support clear, comfortable skin.

Properties

Adsorbent, detoxifying, soothing to mucous membranes, mild bulk-forming, supportive of natural elimination and cleansing processes.

Key Traditional Applications

Bentonite clay has been traditionally used to support:

  • Digestive comfort, including occasional bloating and gas
  • Healthy bowel elimination during cleansing programs
  • Whole-body detox and internal cleansing
  • Skin health when used in masks and poultices
  • Support of the body’s natural elimination of metabolic waste

Important Notes

Bentonite should always be taken with adequate water. Because of its strong adsorptive properties, it is generally recommended to separate Bentonite from medications and supplements by several hours.

Those with bowel obstruction, severe constipation or significant medical conditions should consult with a healthcare practitioner before use. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should also seek professional advice.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products.