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HEALING EARTH
In the annals of natural medicine, healing earth is highly regarded for the treatment of burns, wounds, skin disorders, intestinal problems and joint inflammation. In addition, it supplies the body with a number of minerals and trace elements. The health effects of healing earth were first reported by Emmanuel Felke (1856-1926), a natural healer who was also known as The Clay Pastor. According to Felke, the fine-grained clay known as loess, found in Ice-Age deposits, is the soil that is best suited to therapeutic purposes. To make healing earth, the loess clay is further ground up and sifted; the finer the powder, the easier it is for the body's cells to use. Depending on the nature of the ailment, healing earth can be taken internally or applied externally.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT TYPE OF HEALING EARTH
APPLICATION
Healing earth is available in various forms, including very fine, fine and coarse powders, as well as healing-earth capsules. The very fine powder (often called "ultra-fine") and the capsules are recommended for internal use because the body can best absorb the nutrients in the clay when it is very finely ground. Fine powder is used externally in face masks and compresses. The coarse powder is often added to warm baths.
A powdery, astringent "healing earth" called French Green Clay may be purchased in health-food stores or online. It is available through Mountain Rose Herbs and Herbal Remedies. This mineral-rich clay reduces sebum production and keeps moisture in the tissues.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Cosmetic, Facial & Spa Quality Clays
Useful, convenient, cleansing, and invigorating, cosmetic clays are one of the most widely applied skin applications, always promising us remarkable results. These exceptional quality clays have a multitude of purposes and each one carries substantial quantities of minerals for general skin health. All of their clays have been pre-screened and analyzed to guarantee consistency with an unsurpassable mineral content. All 1 pound clays come in an attractive and recyclable stand up foil pouch with a zipper top to prolong freshness. Or you may buy in bulk 5, 50 and 55 pound bags. Each and every clay product they offer is manufactured and processed naturally through sun dried methods and they have not been altered or remanufactured in any other way.
HerbalRemedies: Burt's Bees Pure Refining Green French Clay Mask, 100% Natural, 1 oz.
Their carefully crafted selection of eight dried herbs and flowers stimulates circulation leaving your complexion cleansed, renewed and radiant.
Herbal Remedies: European Montmorillonite Clay Powder (French Green Clay), NOW Foods, 6 oz
French Green clay is an excellent cleansing facial clay. French green clay is exceptionally pure and readily mixes with water and is highly absorbent.
Healing earth has antiseptic and antibiotic effects. When applied externally, it cools, cleanses and promotes the healing of wounds and skin inflammations. It is used for joint and muscle inflammation. When taken internally, it eases gastrointestinal conditions such as heartburn and other problems, colds and sore throat and supplies minerals and trace elements. Plus, it helps stimulate cell metabolism and enhances blood flow to the cells.
A range of minerals and trace elements - including silica, calcium, potassium, copper, sodium, iron, magnesium, fluoride, manganese and zinc - are in the naturally clean clay that is processed into healing earth. The powders and capsules contain no chemical additives.
Healing earth removes excess oils from the hair and scalp and promotes scalp circulation. Mix 3 tablespoons of healing earth with 1 quart of water. Massage it into the scalp; rinse after a few minutes. Use daily for one week.
For sore throat, toothache or inflammation of the lining of the mouth or gums, add 2 teaspoons of healing earth to 1 cup of warm chamomile tea. Rinse or gargle with this up to 8 times a day. The microscopic particles of healing earth absorb the germs while the chamomile tea alleviates inflammation.
Poor complexion and acne will benefit from a cleansing face mask made with healing earth. Combine 1-2 tablespoons of healing earth with enough freshly squeezed orange juice to make a creamy paste. Apply directly to the face and allow it to dry. Rinse with lukewarm water after approximately 10 minutes.
TAKE CARE! - Be sure to allow 1-2 hours between taking healing earth and any over-the-counter or prescription drugs. Healing earth could possibly interfere with the body's absorption of the medications and impair their effectiveness.
METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION
COLD COMPRESSES
Cold compresses are good for phlebitis, burns, insect bites, sunburn, itching and sprains. Mix fine healing earth and cold water to make a thick paste. Spread the mixture onto strips of wet linen cloth. You can spread the paste up to 1/2 inch thick. Place the coated strips on the affected area and cover with a dry cloth for 1-2 hours.
WARM COMPRESSES
Warm compresses have a soothing effect on muscle stiffness, menstrual cramps and back pain. To make the compresses, follow the preparation for cold compresses (above), but use water that is hot to the touch.
BATHS
Healing Earth Baths promote circulation and alleviate skin problems, muscle aches and joint diseases. Add 2-3 pounds of coarse healing earth to a full bath, varying the amount according to the size of the tub and the quantity of water used. After the bath, rinse and dry off vigorously.
INTERNAL USE
The ultra-fine powder or capsules can be used to reduce gastric acid, calm heartburn and alleviate diarrhea. Take 1-2 capsules or 1 teaspoon of powder dissolved in 1/2 cup of water 2-3 times a day on an empty stomach.
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Mountain Rose Herbs: Cosmetic, Facial & Spa Quality Clays
Useful, convenient, cleansing, and invigorating, cosmetic clays are one of the most widely applied skin applications, always promising us remarkable results. These exceptional quality clays have a multitude of purposes and each one carries substantial quantities of minerals for general skin health. All of their clays have been pre-screened and analyzed to guarantee consistency with an unsurpassable mineral content. All 1 pound clays come in an attractive and recyclable stand up foil pouch with a zipper top to prolong freshness. Or you may buy in bulk 5, 50 and 55 pound bags. Each and every clay product they offer is manufactured and processed naturally through sun dried methods and they have not been altered or remanufactured in any other way.
HerbalRemedies: Burt's Bees Pure Refining Green French Clay Mask, 100% Natural, 1 oz.
Their carefully crafted selection of eight dried herbs and flowers stimulates circulation leaving your complexion cleansed, renewed and radiant.
HerbalRemedies: European Montmorillonite Clay Powder (French Green Clay), NOW Foods, 6 oz
French Green clay is an excellent cleansing facial clay. French green clay is exceptionally pure and readily mixes with water and is highly absorbent.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Aromatherapy Essential Oils
The essential oils offered by Mountain Rose Herbs are 100% pure steam distilled plant oils with an unsurpassable fragrance, exceptional depth, magnificent keynote, and are free of carriers, diluents and other inputs. Here you will find some of the worlds most magnificent oils from reputable distillers and suppliers we know, trust, and have a wonderful working relationship with. Mountain Rose Herbs essential oils are processed from freshly harvested material within clean distilleries, thus promising you some of the most magnificent oils available on the market.
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Flower waters also known as hydrosols, hydroflorates or distillates are products from the direct steam distillation of whole plant materials. Unlike their "essential oil added to water" counterparts, true steam distilled hydrosols contain all the beneficial components that whole plant materials have to offer, and are more true to their scent. They are wonderful and inexpensive as a facial splash, as a deodorant, an air freshener, in the spa, for skin application, during massage, as a base in your body care recipes, and most may be used in culinary creations. They are moisturizing, fragrant, cooling and contain similar properties as essential oils but in much less concentration, which makes them a lovely alternative to those with sensitivities. Mountain Rose have now expanded their entire line of hydrosols, which have all been distilled in improved stainless steel cookers and processed through certified organic methods. They are excited to offer you these exceptional quality flower waters which are quality control supervised from cultivation to distillation by Mountain Rose Herbs. Each of their 4 oz hydrosols is packaged in an amber bottle with a black mister. The bulk 8 oz, 16 oz ounce and 1 gallon waters are packaged in HDPE plastic bottles.
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