Some
of the more official names of white dirt are clay dirt, white clay,
kaolin, porcelain clay, china clay, chalk, or the long winded scientific
name aluminum silicate hydroxide. Whichever name you choose, it's still
white dirt.
There
are many uses for this natural product. Kaolin (white dirt) is used
medically to treat diarrhea, dysentary, cholera, and is also used in
paper making, paint, fiberglass, porcelains and ceramics, china, and
toothpaste. Some of the most popular products that have been made with
kaolin (white dirt) are Kaopectate, Rolaids, Di-gel, Mylanta, and
Maalox.
Some people have actually been known to eat Clay
Dirt regularly and not only like the taste but crave it. It has been
said that the taste of white dirt is akin to the fresh way that the
ground smells when it's real dry and a little sprinkle of rain falls.
Clay
-Dirt-eating is an ancient tradition that is
practiced all over the world and although the demise of the practice has
been predicted for many years, it still persists, particularly in rural
areas of the South.
"Geophagy" the scholarly term for clay-dirt-eating,
is practiced by both blacks and whites but is most commonly associated
with black women, particularly during pregnancy. The clay-dirt-eating
tradition appears to have been handed down from generation to generation
and several years ago it was not uncommon to see women gathered
together to eat
a pan of clay dirt.
In fact,
an ABC News article claims that eating clay dirt actually might be good
for you and experts claim that the habit of eating clay dirt may be
beneficial for pregnant women. to quote from the ABC News article:
"Though
the practice is rarely if ever recommended by medical professionals,
some nutritionists now admit the habit of eating clay dirt may have some
real health benefits.
"It is
possible that the binding effect of clay would cause it to absorb
toxins," said Dr. David L. Katz, nutrition expert at the Yale School of
Medicine and a medical contributor for ABC News.
Clay's
ability to absorb plant toxins is well documented. Jared Diamond,
professor of geography and physiology at the David Geffen School of
Medicine at UCLA and author of "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of
Human Societies" has written on clays that are especially good at
binding with plant toxins."
You can read the complete article by clicking here.
White Dirt (kaolin) has also been used as a natural, chemical free shampoo.
Begin by
soaking about 4 ounces of white dirt in water. After about 2 hours the
clay will absorb the water and become soft and pliable. Mix the clay
thoroughly so that all the lumps are broken up and it becomes a smooth,
thick paste.
Gently rub
this paste into your scalp and hair, applying as you would an ordinary
shampoo. Rub for about 5 - 7 minutes, then rinse.
If you feel the need, you can rinse, then re-apply the paste before the final rinse and wash off.
According to
information available on the web, you should use this kaolin shampoo
twice a week and your hair will be as smooth as silk. Your hair will
reportedly feel better and be softer, smoother and silkier than when
treated with commercial conditioners.
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Should You Dry Your White Dirt? -
To A lot of our customers heat their White Dirt to sterilize it.
I recommend that you sterilize your dirt to kill any germs/microbes that
it may contain. Grandma's White Dirt is dug directly from the ground
and is unprocessed.
To Microwave: Dry on High 3-8 minutes in a paper bag that has been folded end over end creating a pouch, as the dirt heats up rapidly with this method, it expands and pops all over the place. The bag end over end saves you from cleaning up a big mess!
For A Conventional Oven: Dry at 350 degrees for up to 20 minutes on a cookie sheet/pan. The length of time in the oven determines how dry the dirt is and how dry you want it. You will need to test different times to get your White Dirt just right for you.
Watch your White Dirt closely, no matter which method you use to dry, it will burn!
The more drying time the White Dirt gets, the crunchier it tends to be!
You can store your White Dirt in a paper bag for the best results.No matter how you store your White Dirt, you must store it away from odors as it will soak up smells and tastes just like baking soda.
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Due
to possible health concerns, we advise against eating dirt. The product
that we sell is labeled "Novelty" as Kaolin has not been approved by the USFDA as an approved food source.
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