Desert Calcium Bentonite/Montmorillonite

Our completely natural, sun dried calcium bentonite clay is one of the most treasured therapeutic grade clays in the world. It is mined in a pristine location outside of Death Valley National Park, in the Mojave Desert, California. It is a magnesium-rich, volcanic-origin smectite which is taken from the ground and milled to 325 mesh. It is not chemically processed or heat treated in any way. It has a pH of between 9.5 and 10.0.

This extremely well preseved clay has been subjected to very little weathering, having been protected by a zeolite cap since the ancient volcanic eruption which created it. Unlike many standard smectites/bentonites used in pelotherapy, this clay actually contains more magnesium ions than sodium ions (which are used for ion exchange, ie. the magnetic "pulling power").

• This clay was has been university tested and private laboratory tested and shown to have antimicrobial properties (7-10 minute time-kill studies - gram positive organisms such as Staph). It is one of the few alkaline clays in the world to have direct antimicrobial properties.
  
• This clay, used by the Southwestern Shoshone and Pauite Native American tribes, has a history of use spanning hundreds of years, and has a history of use both internally and externally.
  
• This clay has been featured in at least three books about clay therapy, including "Clay Disciples," by Cano Graham, and "Upon a Clay Tablet", by Jason R. Eaton
  
• Perfect for clay poultices, clay compresses, clay wraps, clay baths, and internal detoxification protocols.

(image depicts clay magma once the clay powder is mixed with water)

For usage instructions, technical data, and testimonials, please visit the Eytons' Earth Tecopia Essentia Section: Green Desert Clay.

For greater quantity discounts, including pallet-size orders, please email us for a custom quote and custom invoice.