Scientists at the University of British Columbia have discovered that a naturally occurring mineral clay found 400 kilometres north of Vancouver (on the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk First Nation in Kisameet Bay on the west coast of British Columbia) has potent abilities to fight some of the worst and most common bacterial infections found in hospitals.
Anecdotal reports indicate First Nations in the area have used the clay for centuries for its therapeutic properties to treat ulcerative colitis, duodenal ulcer, arthritis, neuritis, phlebitis, skin irritation, and burns.
Initial laboratory tests with the clay killed 16 strains of the so-called ESKAPE bacteria that plagues hospitals.
Unlike antibacterial drugs, the clay presents no toxic side effects when it is used, but further clinical research and studies will be required to determine whether it is suitable for clinical treatment.
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/01/kisameet-bay-drug-resistant-clay-ubc/
Anecdotal reports indicate First Nations in the area have used the clay for centuries for its therapeutic properties to treat ulcerative colitis, duodenal ulcer, arthritis, neuritis, phlebitis, skin irritation, and burns.
Initial laboratory tests with the clay killed 16 strains of the so-called ESKAPE bacteria that plagues hospitals.
Unlike antibacterial drugs, the clay presents no toxic side effects when it is used, but further clinical research and studies will be required to determine whether it is suitable for clinical treatment.
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/01/kisameet-bay-drug-resistant-clay-ubc/