Clay Packs and PoulticesHow to Clay for Use as a Poultice
Illite Clay Gel / Magma - Ready for poutlice use ( placed on top of a Geode )
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Healing Clay PoulticesA clay poultice or pack is the most common use of healing clays in natural medicine. It is actually very easy to prepare clay for use as a poultice provided that one remembers that each clay is different, and each requires different amounts of water to properly hydrate.
One need not have exact measurements in order to properly hydrate clay. The ideal clay poultice is hydrated to the point where the clay barely holds together, as a gel, without falling apart. It is easily malleable, yet will hold its shape without difficulty. After setting, the should be without clumps, although a few clumps in clay will not pose any real problem. Using the Clay Poultice
The dressing is then gently placed upon the body, with the clay directly on the area to be treated. The dressing is then gently secured, in a manner that does not place undue downward pressure on the clay. Some people find that using conforming plastics ( like saran wrap ) makes securing clay to the body very easy and convenient. This is certainly true, and may be indicated in situations where securing the dressing to the body is otherwise not possible. However, we believe it is better to be certain that the dressing is still used, which provides the clay and body with breathing room, and makes certain that the plastic is not directly touching the clay. The next question is not as easy to answer, cart-blanche: How long does one leave the clay on the body? There are a variety of answers to this question. When treating areas near important organs, the first treatment should generally be done for no longer than 20 minutes to test the body's tolerance. Subsequent treatments may last from 20 minutes to an hour, or longer if the clay is being "worn". However, it is important to "check the body" after each treatment. Prolonged clay treatments have a very deep effect on the body when used near organs, and clay treatments can cumulatively cause increasing levels of fatigue. One must listen to the body in order to know when -- and for how long-- to break for. Personal experience is the best teacher. Another answer to this question: Until it stops hurting. When treating wounds, cuts, stings, bites, abrasions, infections, etc., clay should be repeatedly used at least until the body indicates that all is well. When treating the legs, arms, hands or feet, repeated treatments, lasting anywhere from 20 minutes to a few hours, are fine to do. Overnight treatments are often excellent due to the convenience. Another answer to this question: Until the clay is ready to come off. When the clay has finished its action, it will literally fall off on its own. Different clays have different hydration levles, and thus will remain active for different lengths of time. The final answer: Use common sense. If, for example, clay is causing a wound to drain, the clay should be changed as often as required until drainage stops. If the clay causes any shock to the body, and one does not know the cause, then the clay should be removed immediately and reapplied once the body recovers. Discuss this Topic: External Use of Clay Forum |
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There are many different methods to use clay poultices. As a general rule, the clay should be placed on a clean dressing, 1/4 - 3/4 of an inch thick, and sized so that the clay covers the entire area to be treated, plus about one to two inches overlapping. The overlapping is important when considering the energetic effects that clay may have upon the body ( in particular, the field characteristics ). 