| Bentonite, Bandaids, and Borborygmi. | |
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PMID: 20607126 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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The practice of eating clay for gastrointestinal ailments and applying clay topically as bandaids for skin infections is as old as mankind. Bentonites in particular have been used in traditional medicines, where their function has been established empirically. With modern techniques for nanoscale investigations, we are now exploring the interactions of clay minerals and human pathogens to learn the lessons that Mother Nature has used for healing. The vast surface area and chemical variability of hydrothermally altered bentonites may provide a natural pharmacy of antibacterial agents. |
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Authors:
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Lynda B Williams; Shelley E Haydel; Ray E Ferrell |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE |
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Title: Elements (Quebec, Quebec) Volume: 5 ISSN: 1811-5217 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
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Created Date: 2010-7-7 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101531927 Medline TA: Elements (Que) Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 99-104 Citation Subset: - |
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School of Earth and Space Exploration 550 East Tyler Mall, PSF-686, Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 85287-1404, USA. |
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R21 AT003618-01//NCCAM NIH HHS |
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