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Bentonite clay is a fine powder that forms from the alteration or aging of volcanic ash^1^,^2^,^5^ and contains mainly smectite minerals, especially montmorillonite^2^,^4^. It can form a paste with water and has various uses for health, beauty, and industry^3^,^4^,^5^. It can shrink or swell depending on the water content^4^ and may also absorb minerals from sea water^5^. It has been used to support skin health, aid digestion, promote weight loss, and help with thyroid function^3^,^4^,^5^.
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Bentonite is a very old clay that has been used as a remedy for many things. The fine powder forms when volcanic ash ages. It’s named after Fort Benton, WY, which has a lot of it. But it’s found all over the world. It’s also known as Montmorillonite clay after a region in France with a large deposit.
What Does Bentonite Clay Do? - WebMD
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Bentonite clay is sedimentary clay composed of weathered and aged volcanic ash. Our bentonite is certified with the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic production. Bentonite is…
Bentonite Clay - Mountain Rose Herbs
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Bentonite (/ ˈ b ɛ n t ə n aɪ t /) is an absorbent swelling clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite (a type of smectite) which can either be Na-montmorillonite…
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