INTERNAL USE

Clays can be simply ingested. Yes, but there are a few rules to follow!

Orally, there are various forms of use:

Clay Water

• It is obtained by mixing a glass of water with a teaspoon of ultra-ventilated clay.
• Leave to stand for 3 to 4 hours (or all night): the clay will have settled to the bottom of the glass and the clay water will be the supernatant.
• Only this slightly cloudy liquid should be drunk.

Clayey water

• It is prepared in the same way as clay water, but we mix everything together before drinking.

Clay Cure

The ideal oral intake of clay is one teaspoon per day.

The clay should be taken in the morning when you wake up, or in the evening when you go to bed, or 30 minutes before a meal... The choice is yours!

An initial course of treatment should last three weeks, and after a break of one to several weeks, it is possible to continue with one-week courses with a one-week break.

EXTERNAL USE

Apart from the well-known internal use, especially for digestive problems, the external use of clay is, shall we say, animal instinct!

Who has never seen a pig or, if you are lucky, an elephant rolling around in the mud?

The latter are very clever and know the benefits of our beloved clay...

The external form is a simple and quick way to use clay.

Various applications are then possible...

The clay mask

The clay beauty mask can be applied to the face, hair or even specific parts of the body.

Avoiding the eyes, it should be applied to the face and left on for about fifteen minutes to prevent the clay from drying out.

Apply a thick layer to moistened skin and rinse off with clean, cold or warm water.

A mask can be used weekly.

For a hair mask, the instructions are the same.

Don't hesitate to massage the scalp gently before letting the clay take effect.

Whether for skin or hair, the type of clay to use (white kaolin, green montmorillonite - ilite, etc.) depends mainly on the type of skin and hair.

The duration of the treatment should also be adjusted.

The poultice

This is one of the most well-known methods!

For a successful poultice, a well-balanced clay paste should be prepared, neither too liquid nor too thick.

It all depends on the amount of water used.

In this case, powdered clay in various forms can be used.

Prepare a sufficient amount of mixture so that the poultice is about 2 cm thick and overflows a little from the area to be relieved.

Apply the mixture with a wooden spatula.

The duration of the treatment will depend on the problem - an hour or a whole night.

For example, if the wound is festering, it is important to renew the poultice every hour.

If the poultice is to reach a deep organ or bone tissue, it can last a whole night.

Clay is loaded with impurities and toxins after use, so throw it away and do not use it again!

The whole point is to get a mixture that does not dry out, the amount of water should be sufficient, but the temperature is also a factor to consider.

Cold, warm or hot compresses? And then what? This depends on the problem, but also on the sensitivity of the individual.

Temperature can increase the effect!

For example, in the case of a wound or burn, a cold compress is preferred so as not to irritate the affected area.

For rheumatism, a warm clay compress is recommended to further soothe the area.

However, if the area is inflamed, a cold wrap is preferable.

Make sure you heat the clay in the sun or, if you are short of time, in a bain-marie!

Do not use a microwave, as this will destroy the clay's much sought-after energetic properties!

The wrap is suitable for many situations, whether it's muscle problems, bone problems, pain...

The clay bath

To turn your bath into a full mud bath, add 3 to 4 tablespoons of clay to the hot water in your bath.

These baths can be taken daily for 15-20 minutes, or weekly, depending on the ailment you wish to treat.

These baths are recommended for rheumatism, bone disorders, fatigue and stress.

It is also possible to take foot or hand baths.

In this case, you can make clay mud in a basin.

But which clay to use? This depends on your skin type, but you should know that green montmorillonite or illite clays are very versatile.

The clay powder

Only dry powder can be used for children and infants.

As an alternative to talc or sprinkled on small wounds, clay plays an important anti-infective role and also promotes healing.