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Can we human being eat indian fullers earth tell me what are the harms?

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  1. Well, but why would you want to?

    First off, the term "Fuller's Earth" is quite nonspecific as to mineral composition, but it usually refers to a non-plastic variety of clay or kaolin that contains aluminum magnesium silicate.  It is sometimes synonymous with montmorillonite, kaolin, kaolinite, floridin, bentonite, wilkonite, or halloysite.

    The toxicological properties have not been investigated fully.  While Fuller's earth (aluminum silicate, bentonite) does not appear to be extremely harmful when ingested, it is a serious health hazard when inhaled:  crystalline silica causes lung injury and is a possible carcinogen (cancer-producing agent.)  Pyrolite is healthier, but not risk-free.  These substances have been used in films and photography to produce a dusty appearance.

    I would not eat it.

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