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bentonite, azomite and pascalite clays whats the difference? is one better than the others?  

post #1 of 12
8/20/08 at 1:50pm
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i bought some bentonite clay from a herbal shop here. i've not used it and i'm actually not sure what to do with it, but just thought i'd get it

but i've heard azomite and pascalite mentioned on different threads so i'm wondering what the differences are if there are any? and also if one is better than the other? do they do different things and how do you use them?
post #2 of 12
8/20/08 at 6:23pm
I'm looking now...but I'll tell you what I know. Bentonite is sodium based and pascalite is calcium based. I use pascalite for the minerals. I'm looking to see what the deal is with azomite but having a tough time tracking it down....It is a variation of montmorillonite which I believe is also calcium based so I'd guess that the latter two may be pretty interchangeable. Ordered in bulk it appears that azomite may be a wee bit cheaper.
post #3 of 12
8/20/08 at 6:47pm
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Originally Posted by firefaery View Post
I'm looking now...but I'll tell you what I know. Bentonite is sodium based and pascalite is calcium based. I use pascalite for the minerals. I'm looking to see what the deal is with azomite but having a tough time tracking it down....It is a variation of montmorillonite which I believe is also calcium based so I'd guess that the latter two may be pretty interchangeable. Ordered in bulk it appears that azomite may be a wee bit cheaper.

thanks firefaery so if bentonite is sodium based do you think it isn't as good as the calcium based ones? or does it not make much difference? do you mix with water and drink them?
post #4 of 12
8/20/08 at 6:52pm
*I* wouldn't use it as a supplement. I would use it to bath in or for the occasional bout of nausea and vomiting. I have bentonite for bathing and making poultices, but I prefer pascalite for supplement purposes, teeth brushing (extra calcium!) and things of that nature.
post #5 of 12
8/20/08 at 6:58pm
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ok thanks, its interesting to know, because i saw a holistic dr who said that taking bentonite and psyllum with lots of water was really detoxing, and he prescribed me to do it myself and for dd. i haven't tried it because i'm a bit suspicious of psyllum and my gut, and am not going to do something unless i know for sure in case it backfires like the pau d'arco tea!
post #6 of 12
8/20/08 at 7:18pm
bentonite can also detox (any of them can) transdermally. You can simply bath with a cup or two and let it pull toxins out through your skin.

I think you know how I feel about psyllium detoxes. :

In terms of detoxing though, internally any negatively charged clays (anions) will pull toxins. You just need to look at what (if anything) they are leaving behind. I'd rather more calcium!
post #7 of 12
8/21/08 at 7:22am
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yes thanks firefaery - you reassure my own thoughts about the pysllum i'm sure it wouldn't be good for me and dd. will try the baths though they sound much better.
post #8 of 12
8/22/08 at 9:50pm
i know of someone (a celiac) who has a pascalite-based concoction that she uses when eating out (where it is impossible to bring your own food) to avoid the effects of being glutened. she claims that she can knowingly be glutened and not suffer any ill effects when she guzzles her aperitif. i don't recall what else she adds to it, but it started out as just 1 tsp or so of pascalite clay mixed in water.
post #9 of 12
8/23/08 at 12:03am
I think I know that same someone... I used to be on the GFCFNN list. I have also personally been saved from allergic reactions by pascalite clay. I've never had it relieve gluten, but it has helped with my dairy and soy allergies. It works great as an "uh-oh, I'm starting to feel sick" antidote after the fact as well. Instead of several hours of SERIOUS brain fog and fatigue, I generally feel better within 30 minutes.

I bought pascalite capsules, to keep in my purse, but I have found it to not be quite as effective as the dirt slurry of a teaspoon or so of pascalite in a baby food jar with water (so I can shake it up really well).

If bentonite is sodium-based, and I have weak adrenals (need more sodium) would that perhaps be a better choice for me? hmmmm....
post #10 of 12
8/23/08 at 5:38pm
I'm currently using pascalite, and I'm switching to bentonite for that reason- need more sodium. I'll let you know if it works for me.
post #11 of 12
8/23/08 at 5:53pm
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Originally Posted by krankedyann View Post
I'm currently using pascalite, and I'm switching to bentonite for that reason- need more sodium. I'll let you know if it works for me.
how do you take it? and how much do you take? yes please let us know if you notice the difference when you switch. thanks.
post #12 of 12
8/25/08 at 8:02pm
I take 1/4 tsp every time I eat. I get it in bulk and pack it into capsules using a Cap-M-Quick.

My supply of bentonite should arrive this week, and I'll report back.
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