Healing earth

Healing earth is a dry powder that is prepared with water and used to fight diseases. Alternatively, healing clay is available as a wrap and mask.

What is healing earth?

In human history, healing earth is a well-known treatment method. According to experts, it was already 4500 BC. From holes in the ground and caves. The agent achieved a breakthrough among the Egyptians and later also among the Romans.

Today healing earth is still used for the medication of various diseases. The powder is created from loess deposits. Loess is a sedimentary rock that arose from other rocks during the Ice Age. For processing, the deposits are ground and sieved. Then there is the finished powder consisting of small particles.

The processing is not yet complete. Before this, the healing earth is dried at temperatures of up to 130 degrees. This ensures that germs are completely killed. The powder is now packaged without chemical additives and sold as a ready-made treatment for various diseases.

Medical application & effects

Proponents of the treatment method see effectiveness as the result of three success factors. On the one hand, healing earth is composed of natural components. Minerals and trace elements play an important role in this. This is complemented by an outstanding acid binding.

Thanks to its near-natural composition, the powder binds excess acids from food within a short time. In contrast to comparable active ingredients, this is not accompanied by any devastating side effects. Finally, healing earth has a special ability to bind. This can be attributed to the high degree of fineness of the powder. It is associated with a large surface and has the property of binding other substances. The healing clay binds cholesterol, fats and pollutants from food like a sponge. In the form of a powder, the agent can be used for external and internal treatment.

There are also wraps and pads for external use. One of the most important areas of application is the relief of skin complaints. Studies have shown that healing clay has a particularly deep effect against acne and skin blemishes. Attached it can be used as a remedy for joint pain. The use of wraps and pads is recommended, which are rounded off by a massage treatment.

In addition, healing earth can be drunk diluted with water. The areas of application include the treatment of various digestive disorders. This is especially true for heartburn, acid-related stomach problems and diarrhea. In addition, metabolic bacteria and toxic breakdown products are bound in the stomach. Furthermore, the general well-being should be increased. Finally, healing earth is also used in cosmetic skin and beauty care.

Shapes, types & components

The composition of the healing earth can vary depending on the mining area. Basically, the powder consists of natural minerals, silicate and calcite. There are also three-layer clay minerals, feldspar and dolomite.

In addition, the healing earth contains many components that are contained in the earth's crust. Calcium, iron and potassium should be mentioned as examples. Magnesium and sodium also play an important role. Depending on the content of the trace elements copper, manganese and nickel, the color of the powder can differ slightly. When used externally, the components are absorbed and processed in small quantities by the skin.

If healing earth is drunk, however, the body succeeds in absorbing larger quantities and compensating for possible deficits. This could be observed in particular with calcium, potassium and magnesium. Usually healing earth is available as a powder in the pharmacy or drugstore. Two to three tablespoons are mixed with water every day and drunk as a porridge.

An alternative form is the mask for the treatment of skin diseases. The mask dries out completely within 20 to 30 minutes. Wraps and pads are finally put on while lying down. The effect sets in after an hour at the latest and lasts for up to several days.

Risks & side effects

The effect of healing earth is often underestimated. However, due to the binding capacity, it is possible that there is an interaction with the active ingredients of other drugs. Therefore, healing clay must not be taken in an existing illness without the permission of a doctor.

It may be possible to apply the funds with a time shift. In addition, it should be noted that the high silicon content leads to increased urinary stone formation. Chronic interstitial nephritis can result from long-term use. In addition, experts suggest that the aluminum compounds it contains could have a negative impact on health.

On the other hand, side effects do not occur with external application. The drying effect of masks is an exception. This effect is desirable for acne, but can lead to problems with other skin diseases. If in doubt, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist. Furthermore, a mask should not be put on more than three times a week.