There are many products out on the market today that “health nuts” swear by but none quite as versatile as Diatomaceous earth.
Also known as D.E. this naturally occurring soft rock can be found crumbled as a soft white to off white powder.
Formed from the fossilized remains of diatoms, a type algae. of It can be utilized internally, topically, inside the home, and also outside around the home
and in the garden also, as a dietary suppliment or an all natural pest control. If you chose to consume D.E. only use a product that is marked “FOOD GREADE”. Silica content in food grade D.E. is usually about 85% – 90%. On a microscopic level the sandy powder acts like glass to microorganisms, scrubbing and eliminating bad bacteria from digestive system or the surface of the skin. With an abundance of anecdotal evidence from people who report D.E. to be a treatment for everything from Eczema to constipation.