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REDMOND CLAY
REDMOND CLAY is an old "Home Remedy" that generations of people have used for a variety of ailments. REDMOND CLAY’S origins are as old as the practice of putting a mud poultice on a bee sting. Geologically, REDMOND CLAY is volcanic ash that was deposited in sea water approximately 150 million years ago. Technically, REDMOND CLAY is a swelling-type sodium bentonite. Redmond Minerals brings this “cure with a thousand uses” to market in its natural state with no additives, chemicals, or preservatives. The only processing it undergoes is crushing and screening.
Since there are no proven studies to indicate that REDMOND CLAY is effective in curing any ailment, this document serves only as an educational example of how REDMOND CLAY has been used historically.
EXTERNAL USES:
Mix the REDMOND CLAY with water (2 parts water with one
part clay) to make a gel the consistency of mustard. Then apply the gel/paste
directly on the skin for a drawing effect, as in the case of a bee sting,
mosquito bite, boil, spider bite, stinging nettle, etc. If the clay is
not covered it will dry out and, as it dries, you will feel it draw and
pull. If you want a tightening effect, as in the case of a facial for acne,
pimples, or minor cuts, leave it on until it is almost, but not totally
dry, then remove. If you want a more cooling, soothing effect, as for burns
or scrapes and bruises, cover the gel/paste with a plastic covering or
wet cloth so it won’t dry out. To remove the clay pack, simply wash
it off with water and a gentle rubbing motion. Do not reuse the clay pack.
Other external uses have been as a talcum or a diapering powder.
INTERNAL USES:
REDMOND CLAY has been taken once or twice daily with or without food as desired, by mixing 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixed gel in a glass of cold water or juice. There is no laboratory proof that REDMOND CLAY is effective for any internal disorders but people have taken the clay on a full stomach for acid indigestion or heart burn for its cooling effect. Taking the clay on an empty stomach in the evening has been known to bring relief for ulcers. Some people have felt that its ability to absorb water is beneficial for constipation. In the same sense, it seems to absorb moisture thereby relieving diarrhea.
The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug
Administration. The products are not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent
any disease.
*Reproduced from the Redmond Clay brochure.
