{"product_id":"bentonite-clay","title":"Bentonite Clay — Food Grade Bulk Mineral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBentonite Clay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBentonite is one of the most remarkable naturally occurring minerals on earth — a soft, porous clay formed from the weathering of volcanic ash, primarily composed of montmorillonite, a swelling clay mineral with an extraordinary capacity to absorb water and expand to many times its dry volume. Used by indigenous peoples across the Americas, Africa, and Asia for centuries as a food, a medicine, and a topical preparation, Bentonite clay has been a cornerstone of traditional earth-based wellness practices worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Bentonite clay is food grade, finely milled, and sourced from high-quality deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMineral Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montmorillonite clay (Bentonite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volcanic ash weathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bentonite Clay, Montmorillonite Clay, Healing Clay, Living Clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely milled powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, smooth, pale grey to cream-colored powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky, fine, slightly gritty when dry; smooth and plastic when wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy, mineral, neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Bentonite Clay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBentonite clay takes its name from Fort Benton, Wyoming, where large deposits were first identified in the 19th century, though the mineral itself has been used by humans for thousands of years. It is formed when volcanic ash weathers and alters over geological time, producing a clay rich in silica, alumina, iron, magnesium, calcium, and numerous trace minerals. The clay’s most distinctive property is its extraordinary cation exchange capacity — its ability to attract and bind positively charged ions — which gives it its characteristic adsorptive properties. Bentonite swells significantly when hydrated, absorbing water up to several times its dry volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClay eating (geophagy) has been documented in human cultures across every continent and throughout recorded history. Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest, the Andes, Africa, and Asia have used various clays as food supplements, digestive aids, and topical preparations for centuries. Bentonite and similar clays were used by the Amargosa people of the American Southwest, by Andean peoples who mixed clay with potatoes to neutralize solanine, and by numerous African cultures. Clay has been used in Ayurvedic medicine and appears in the writings of ancient Greek and Roman physicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopical Masks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix with water or apple cider vinegar to form a paste for face and body masks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBath Soaks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to bathwater for a mineral-rich soak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoultices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply as a drawing poultice to the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food grade clay may be mixed with water and consumed — consult a healthcare practitioner before internal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Food Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Finely Milled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Keep away from metal containers and utensils — use glass, wood, or plastic when mixing. Properly stored, Bentonite clay maintains its quality indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a mineral ingredient for topical, educational, and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For internal use, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. Do not use metal utensils when preparing clay. Keep out of reach of children. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before internal use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584054395179,"sku":"SQ3642105","price":3.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1c631fa3-91ca-419a-82e6-8d0d24fd9866.png?v=1764892484","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/bentonite-clay","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}