It is the equivalent of sodium bicarbonate in sub-Saharan Africa. It is used to preserve the brightness of vegetables, speed up the cooking of food, accentuate the sticky aspect and for local culinary preparations.

It is also used in African pharmacopoeia because it is rich in trace elements. Indeed, it is a mineral composed of aluminum silicate and hydrated magnesium. It is used in the treatment of diarrhea and gastroenteritis, to combat flatulence caused by certain legumes. In the event of a crack, after breastfeeding, when the nipple has dried, a sprinkling of clay helps heal the cracks.

In cosmetics, it is used in the manufacture of dry shampoos.

🔥❌*Important*❌🤰❌💥 Taken in high doses, Kanwa could cause heartburn!