Plant derived minerals are rock minerals that have been broken down and digested by prehistoric plants and locked for millions of years in stratum of humic shale. These layers of shale are today?s source of these essential trace minerals. It also provides as much as 60 additional trace minerals not found in most of today?s foods. Plant derived minerals should not be confused with metallic minerals which is sourced from clay, ground up rocks and soil, sea water, or the Great Salt Lake.
The plant derived minerals are leached from prehistoric plants, preserved in humic shale strata for millions of years. They contain the same kind of hydrophilic minerals that is found in fruits and vegetables. These plants lived at a time when the richness of soil and plants were able to support plants and dinosaurs of tremendous size. When dinosaurs were here 70 Million years ago they were probably roaming an earth abundant with at least 84 minerals in its soil. At that time, plants and fruits contained at least 77 minerals which became water soluble as they transmuted through the root system to become part of a luscious, succulent, vibrant, life sustaining food. This is the mineral source and potency of prehistoric plant derived minerals. These miner?als are pre-digested by plants, which permit human body to absorb up to 100% of the minerals. Metallic minerals obtained from seabed, soil, or plants do not break down ground up rocks, which limits the absorption rate to 15% or less.
Minerals are very essential for human bodies. Dr Linus Pauling, two times Nobel Laureate, said ?one could trace every disease and every ailment to a mineral deficiency.? Approximately 99% of the human body is com?prised of minerals, yet minerals are generally ignored when nutrition is considered. Human body needs at least 60 minerals in order to keep itself free from diseases and ail?ments. It is not hard to see why sickness is so prevalent throughout the world, even in technologically advanced countries where foods are aplenty but people lack proper dietary habits. The body can utilize minerals without vitamins, but vitamins are basically useless in the absence of minerals.
In today?s world, it has been found that commonly available foods rarely contain more than 16 to 18 minerals. This is attributed to min?eral deficiency of the food producing soils around the world, which is the actual source of minerals for the food. The soil has undergone thousands of years of wind and rain erosion and unwise farming practices. Except for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, the agriculture industry doesn?t replenish minerals depleted from the soils. Ironically, these three are the primary ones required to grow beautiful plants and produce, but do not provide all that our bodies require. Human bodies, like plants may grow and look beautiful for a limited time, but without providing the necessary cellular building blocks, they can neither obtain, nor maintain, good health. It has been concluded from extensive research, that without supplementation, it is unlikely that we can eat enough food to get the full range of essential trace minerals required to obtain optimum health and longevity.
Dietary supplements for plant derived minerals are abundantly available now a day. Most of them contain only a few metallic hydrophobic minerals that are resistant to water. Further, human digestive system is short and it is hardly able to absorb 5 to 10% of the minerals available in those supplements, rest going as waste which is excreted from the body. Also, over usage of these minerals by ingestion can cause nutrient toxicity
Plant derived minerals play a vital role here in making a soap which is enriched with it. Plant derived minerals are nearly 10 times more bio-available at the cellular level than metallic minerals and small enough to be absorbed through skin and hair, which is more effective method of absorption as compared to ingestion. Absorption of plant derived minerals through skin also increases its effectiveness. As these plant derived minerals are naturally chelated and metabolized through the roots of plants, they have more affinity for water and therefore they are water soluble, ?Hydrophilic?. These hydrophilic plant minerals have a negative charge and form a direct hydrogen bond with water providing superior water solubility and easy absorption.
Plant derived minerals available in the soap are readily absorbed by skin, hair and scalp. They work wonder for the overall health. They boost energy and stamina. They enhance longevity. They provide support to many enzyme and cell functions. They support the immune system. These minerals also help the nervous system by producing electrical signals to maintain body activity. These minerals also provide structural matter for both teeth and bone formation. These minerals are necessary for the hormone structure and help in regulating the activities carried out by hormones.
These plant derived minerals are free from toxic materials as they are extracted by natural process. Therefore, the resulting soap is purely natural. It contains no harsh chemicals found in normal soaps available in the market. Therefore, it works with soothing action on the skin and hair. At the same time, it has no side effects. The final result is a healthy and glowing skin and hair. It unleashes body's natural ability to fight diseases by strengthening the immune system and diminish the signs of aging. As can be seen from above, plant derived minerals form an integral part of the soap and it is being extensively used for soap making.
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