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Nominated Substances: Bentonite
Nomination Date: 12/01/2004
Nominator: Private Individual
Rationale: Bentonite clay is being advertised as a healing substance that helps remove toxins from the body. Ads suggest that it can be used externally as a clay poultice, mud pack or in the bath.
NTP Principles: not specified