Are green clay, white clay and Dead Sea mud effective in the treatment of anal fissure?

Anal fissure is a common condition involving the anus and the anal canal. People of any age and gender may experience this condition.

Risk factors include trauma or injury to the anal canal and anus, chronic constipation, explosive diarrhea, child birth, anal cancer, and Crohn’s disease.

Various medical and surgical treatments are recommended for patients with anal fissures. But, there are alternative treatments proposed for the treatment of anal fissures.

So, are alternative treatments involving the use of green clay, white clay, and Dead sea mud also effective?

Alternative Anal Fissure Treatments

• Green Clay

Green clay or bentonite clay is from volcanic ash. It is edible, and it can be used as a topical agent as well.

Bentonite is used in the treatment of bowel conditions, skin disorders and infections.

Green clay has laxative properties. It benefits patients with anal fissures since it softens the stools to prevent constipation.

It is usually combined with psyllium fiber for better result. Mix one tablespoon of liquid bentonite clay and the psyllium husk in a container with 8 ounces of water.

This mixture should be consumed at once, and you should drink plenty of water though to keep your body well-hydrated while you’re on this treatment.

Green clay also has detoxifying properties to help cleanse the body.

• White Clay

White clay is also known as Kaolin clay or White Cosmetic clay. It is mainly used for cosmetic purposes.

It contains a high amount of silica, which is helpful in the removal of dead skin cells and skin regeneration.

It is also used to treat constipation and diarrhea, two of the risk and aggravating factors of anal fissure.

White clay also helps detoxify the body by absorbing and passing out toxins out of the body.

• Dead Sea Mud

The healing properties of the Dead Sea has been popular since the time of Cleopatra. It is home to therapeutic salts, minerals, and muds.

Dead Sea mud is used in the management of skin conditions likes acne, eczema, and psoriasis. It is also an active ingredient in some facial masks to treat signs of aging.

Dead Sea mud may also prevent hair loss, reduce the appearance of cellulite, and relieve arthritic knee pain.

It is the Dead Sea salt and not the Dead Sea mud that offers benefits to a patient with fissures though.

Dead Sea salt is effective in treating constipation. It is available in local drug stores.

When used for detoxification purposes, dissolve 1 tablespoon of Dead Sea salt in 8 cups of water. You may add lemon to mask the salt’s taste. It is better to take this mixture early in the morning.

Green clay, white clay, and the Dead Sea salt may treat digestive disorders like constipation and diarrhea, it is still best to seek the advice of a doctor prior to trying these home remedies.

These alternative treatments may help in the treatment of diarrhea and constipation, but there are no evidences yet to prove its effectivity in curing anal fissures.