Clay, mud and spring water are important healing traditions. Immersion in mud baths, volcanic mud, hot spring waters and wet sand by the sea shore can be instrumental in the purging of toxins.
Clay masks purify pores. Clay poultices can relieve sore eyelids. Kao lin (Chinese clay) taken internally helps purge the intestines of toxins and relieve diarrhea. This same clay is sold in the product KaoPectate.
When using clay and mud from the earth eliminate the possibility that animal excrement and its accompanying parasitic worms are present. Male fern root and garlic, taken regularly, help purge the body of parasites.
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