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Clay is a naturally occurring material composed primarily of fine-grained minerals, which show plasticity through a variable range of water content, and which can be hardened when dried and/or fired. A recent article in The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy found that certain iron-rich clay was effective in killing bacteria. ...read more from Wikipedia

Top Resources on Clay

Natural Standard Research Collaboration (via MedlinePlus): Clay
rVita: Clay Overview
DowntoEarth: Clay has Curative Properties
News in Science: Medicinal Clays May Heal Ulcers (Oct. 26, 2007)
The Arizona Republic (via AZCentral): Professors Study Healing Potential of Clay (April 7, 2008)
MountainRoseHerbs: Clay: The Medicinal and Cosmetic Benefits

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