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Thanks for this information Lucy, and will post it.

Brian

1.16.2007

1.16.2007

Brian, not sure about *Pica*, but I had always heard an old tale about folks (mainly women) in the North Lucida Grande hills that would eat the clay for one reason or another.  I want to think I saw it in an urban legends book at one time also.

D3

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Hi, thanks, posted.

Brian

1.20.2007

According to the National  Library of Medicine and Nat'l Institutes of
Health website, there are medicinal uses for taking red clay internally.
You're right about checking with a specialist first!! Here's the info.   ~
bonnie w  ~

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-clay.html
 

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Thanks Bonnie, I have posted this information.

RED CLAY
Synonyms
Akipula, aluminium silicate, anhydrous aluminum silicates, askipula,
beidellitic montmorillonite, benditos, bioelectrical minerals, cipula,
chalk, clay dirt, clay dust, clay lozenges, clay suspension products, clay
tablets, colloidal minerals, colloidal trace minerals, fossil farina, humic
shale, Indian healing clay, kaolin, kipula, mountain meal, panito del senor,
plant-derived liquid minerals, tirra santa, Terra sigillata , white clay,
white mud.

Evidence
These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness
have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially
serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.

Uses based on scientific evidence
Grade*
Fecal incontinence associated with psychiatric disorders (encopresis): clay
modeling therapy in children There is not enough scientific research to
support a recommendation for play with modeling clay as an effective
therapeutic intervention in children with constipation and encopresis.
   C
Functional gastrointestinal disorders
There is not enough scientific evidence to recommend the medicinal use of
clay by mouth in patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Some clay
preparations have been found to be similar to Kaolin® and Kaopectate®, which
are used to treat gastrointestinal disturbances including diarrhea. However,
overall, there are significant potential risks that accompany the use of
clay, including intestinal blockage and injury as well as lead poisoning.   C
Mercuric chloride poisoning Clay lozenges have been used historically in the
treatment of mercuric chloride poisoning, and were officially mentioned in
several European pharmacopoeias, including the Royal College, until the
middle 19thCentury. However, there is not enough scientific evidence to
recommend the use of clay by mouth for poisoning at this time, as there is
risk of clay itself containing contaminants.
C
Protection from aflatoxins
Aflatoxins are toxic substances from the fungus Aspergillis flavus . This
fungus infects peanuts, and ingestion of aflatoxins from peanuts and cereals
(primarily in warm and humid regions) has been associated with liver cancers
in humans and multiple cancers in animals.  Phyllosilicate clay has been
shown to adhere to aflatoxins in laboratory study, and HSACS clay in animal
diets may diminish or block exposure to aflatoxins. However, the risks of
chronic clay exposure likely do not justify the potential benefit.
   C
*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.
Grading rationale
Uses based on tradition or theory
The below uses are based on tradition or scientific theories. They often
have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have
not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious,
and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.
Acidosis, animal bites, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, constipation,
detoxification, diarrhea, dysentery, eye disorders, fevers, gastric
disorders, heart disorders, hemopurification, hyperemesis gravidarum,
malignant fevers, menstruation difficulties, nutrition, ophthalmologic
disorders, plague, poisoning, skin fairness, smoking, stomach disorders,
syphilis, vomiting, vomiting/nausea during pregnancy, water purification,
weight loss.


Dosing
The below doses are based on scientific research, publications, traditional
use, or expert opinion. Many herbs and supplements have not been thoroughly
tested, and safety and effectiveness may not be proven. Brands may be made
differently, with variable ingredients, even within the same brand. The
below doses may not apply to all products. You should read product labels,
and discuss doses with a qualified healthcare provider before starting
therapy.
Adults (18 years and older)
There is not enough scientific evidence to recommend safe use of clay.
Children (younger than 18 years)
There is not enough scientific evidence to recommend safe use of clay in
children.
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