Herbs: Bentonite clay - powder

Origin: USA

Available in 1/2 or 1 pound quantities.

Short Description:

Bentonite Clay is an effective and powerful healing clay used to treat both
internal and external maladies. Its greatest power lies in its ability to absorb toxins, impurities, heavy metals and other internal contaminants. When mixed with water, it rapidly swells open like a highly porous sponge. The toxins are drawn in by electrical attraction and are then bound and flushed out of the system.

Sodium Bentonite

Bentonite, also referred to as Montmorillonite, is one of the most effective and powerful healing clays used to treat both internal and external maladies. Bentonite can be used as a clay poultice, mud pack or in the bath, and in skin care recipes. Internally, it can be added to water or glazed upon food to help those with sensitive palates. It has a very fine, velveteen feel and is odorless and non-staining.

Its highest power lies in the ability to absorb toxins, impurities, heavy metals and other internal contaminants. Bentonite clay's structure assists it in attracting and soaking up poisons on its exterior wall and then slowly drawing them into the interior center of the clay where they are held in a sort of repository. To state it another way, Bentonite is swelling clay. When it becomes mixed with water it rapidly swells open like a highly porous sponge. From here the toxins are drawn into the sponge through electrical attraction and once there, they are bound.

For internal use, start with a teaspoon mixed thoroughly in 8 oz. of water. After a few days or so, you may want to increase the amount of clay to a tablespoon. It is best taken on an empty stomach and not in combination with other herbs, vitamins, or medication.

A clay mask made from Bentonite draws excess oils and debris to the surface of your skin, boosts circulation to tighten the skin and stimulate blood flow, and whisks away dead skin cells that can clog pores.

To control itching: A simple “mud pack” made with bentonite clay and enough water to create a thick goo can help control the itch and dry up blisters, herbalists say. Spread the clay over the affected area and let air dry. Keep it on until the clay wears off or gets itchy. Wash off the residue.

For first-aid: To make a healing pack, mix Bentonite clay or baking soda and oatmeal with water and an anti-infection herb (such as garlic, thyme, or calendula) or an herbal tincture. Apply to pimples, boils, or wounds.

From Our Reading and/or Experience...

  • Do not use metal utensils or containers to stir or store Bentonite clay. Contact with metal may decrease the clay's potency.
  • The internal use of Bentonite clay is an excellent and simple way to do an effective cleanse. Among other benefits, it can reduce body odor, skin blemishes, and digestive track issues of all sorts.
  • The clay can be stirred into water, juice or any other beverage of your choice. It can also be sprinkled on foods or encapsulated.
  • We keep it on hand, among other items, to use internally and externally in case of snake bites or any other kind of poisoning.
  • Bentonite clay can be used to benefit anyone: men, women (including before, during or after pregnancy, and nursing), children, and animals.
  • It can be used as often as you would like, and in any way you choose. Just remember to consume LOTS of water while using it internally.

Customer Reviews

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Brown Recluse bite
by C. Cook on Sep 29, 2010

My dad a number of years ago was complaining of cramps in his intestines. He was seen by numerous doctors. They ran test after test and found nothing wrong with him. He called me to ask what I would do. When I suggested he take bentonite clay, he laughed because I told him to eat dirt. He was having so much pain he said he was willing to try anything. He started with a small amount and worked his way up to a couple of tablespoons a day. After taking it for three days, the cramping calmed. After a week the pain was gone. The best I can guess was he had so much toxin built up in his body and needed to get it out, which is just what the bentonite clay was able to do for him.

Another experience I have had with bentonite clay was when my husband was bitten by a brown recluse spider. He had a serious Staphylococcus infection but refused to go to the doctor. I mixed the clay with water and placed it on the infected areas several times a day and had him take it internally as well. It took a couple of weeks for him to heal and he does have scar's but he is alive and well after two bites on the leg from a brown recluse! Praise the Lord, He provides all we need.

Looking Forward
by Caryn on Apr 26, 2010

I've just bought some Bentonite clay as I have serious problems with
my digestive system & constipation. Am looking forward to seeing what
happens!

Smoking and Cats
by Angela on Nov 24, 2009

Two weeks ago my daughter-in-law put dog flea medicine on her cat. She did it at 10pm, went to bed and work the next day. My grandaughter came home from school the following day and found the cat convulsing, shaking, and eyes completely black from the pupils being so dilated.

She called me bawling and I told her there was only one thing I know of that will even have a chance to save the cat...bentonite clay. The cat didn't even resist when it was administered with a syringe. In a few hours he started to improve, then after that he started improving by the minute. By morning he was playing again and is now completely normal.

I have seen this clay cure up some of the nastiest infections ever. I also used it to stop smoking and my son is using it now to cleanse himself of nicotine and it's working for him too.

It's a "medicine" that no home should be without.

Renews Memory and Combats Fatigue
by Customer on Sep 9, 2009

Please let everyone there know... I had two teeth removed in January that both had amalgams. I have been having memory issues beyond the norm and amazing fatigue. I was hoping that it could be caused by mercury and that, perhaps, the clay would help. After a week of the Bentonite Clay, I felt better. By the end of the month, I felt almost entirely like myself again.

Thanks so much for what you do!!

Really Works!
by Customer on Jul 30, 2009

I woke up one morning with three tiny blisters on my stomach area, two of which didn't cause much trouble, but the third turned really bad, getting infected and swollen badly. After two days and lots of research on spider bites, I found the bite was a bad one and got information on someone who had heard of using clay on bites with great results. They had used French green clay but suggested any clay should work. It happened we had some in the freezer with our herbs so i made a poultice and after a few hours it started feeling better. The next day it was much improved and no more pus was oozing out. The Bentonite clay has worked wonders- thank you!

Bentonite for the Pox
by Rebecca on Jun 2, 2009

I just read your article in NGJ about bentonite clay. As I was reading it, it occurred to me that a bath in bentonite clay might be beneficial to my son who has chicken pox. So I followed what you did in your bath. I had him plaster the clay under his pits etc, and on every pox we could find, some were very big and angry looking. I stayed in there talking to him and
keeping him occupied for about an hour. He thought it was fun taking a bath with dirt (where I live all dirt is clay)! Long story short, his pox shrunk!! And they don't look so angry. So forget the oatmeal baths, do bentonite for chicken pox. I just wish I had thought of it sooner, he was the last child to get it!

Spider Bites, oh my!
by Paula on Mar 19, 2009

I've just placed my second order of bentonite clay. One night as I was putting my son to bed, I noticed a rather large inflamed spider bite on the back of his leg. I don't know why it hadn't bothered him enough for him to mention it. Anyway, I mixed up some bentonite clay with water and smeared a thick coat on the bite. The next day I did the same thing several times. It took a few days to clear it up, but the bentonite clay did the trick. Later I learned from a medical book from the description of the bite that I should have taken him to the doctor. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. We've used bentonite clay as a facial mask, on insect bites, and all sort of maladies. Our home will never be without it again!

Bentonite Clay
by Laura from TN on Sep 9, 2007

Just a word of caution on mixing this valuable and miraculous clay.. NO METAL! The metal changes the chemical compound of clay. It can be used on all animals, I use it on horses, dogs, cats, humans. I drink the clay gel mix... it is a wonderful product but it must not be mixed with a metal spoon or bowl, metal is a no- no. I use wooden spoons and have found that the best water to use is distilled water as it enhances the clay with it's natural ability to eliminate toxins and drive them from the body. I have been using bentonite clay for over 20 years.. It is the best living clay there is... Thanks

Morning Sickness
by Kristy on Apr 9, 2008

I also take Bentonite Clay to relieve morning sickness- I'm 14 weeks pregnant and have found it to help greatly in relieving nausea. I took it with juice every morning the first few weeks and, boy, could I tell if I missed a day! It works great.

Morning Sickness Cure
by Christy on Nov 14, 2006

Someone recomended this to me when I was pregnant with the third. I took one teaspoon of clay in a glass of water in the evening and in the morning when I woke up my morning sickness was non existent! From then on I took it twice a day until I was well past my third tri-mester. Adding lemon to the water helps the taste but it really isn't that bad.

Bentonite clay powder for stings
by 1ofeach on Sep 13, 2006

Just today I received my order of Bentonite clay from the Bulk Herb Store. My children were outside playing when the package came in the mail. About half an hour later my son came in complaining of sharp pain on his shoulder. Poor dear, it was his first sting. I immediately opened the bentonite clay, mixed a little with some water and applied it to his shoulder. Within minutes he said the pain was better. Now he's back to playing outside.

Praise be to God for His perfect timing, and for His gifts of herbs!

bentonite clay-powder
by evelyn young on Sep 1, 2006

Are you saying that if a person is bitten by a snake, that you could make a poultice and apply it to the site to draw out the venom? And would you take it internally simultaneously? I am fairly new to herbs, and I am so grateful for your experience. Thank you

    Re: bentonite clay-powder
    by Bulk Herb Store on Sep 4, 2006

    Yes, Bentonite clay, activated charchoal, plantain, etc. are all used internally and externally to draw out poisons from the body, such as venom from a snake bite. We've learned this and much more from reading our books.

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