Q Do you know where to buy food-grade diatomaceous earth?
Dawn S.
A. Diatomaceous Earth was always a substance the many customers were surprised to discover that any health food store would carry. That is…if they knew what it was in the first place. Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.) is actually fossilized algae (diatom) that has been ground into a very fine powder.
Many years ago it was discovered that D.E. was very efficient and non toxic as a pesticide for killing fleas. This fine powder would lodge in the flea’s respiratory system therefore rendering them unable to breath. D.E. was also determined safe for “limited” human and household pet consumption. Our stores did have the occasional customer who would buy D.E. to mix in with their stored beans and seeds to kill any bug infestation that may occur.
In recent years there has been a growing usage of D.E. as an internal cleansing or detoxifying agent in humans for parasitic infestation within the intestines. It is also believed that due to high mineral and trace mineral levels, D.E. may help with high blood pressure, improve skin tone, strengthening the tendons and joints.
D.E. in various sizes has been available in many larger health food stores (pet section), feed stores and even “big box stores” such as Home Depot and WalMart.
AMV
*Health Disclaimer: This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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