Actions and properties.
Vineyard clay causes drying, not far from burning and dissolves a little, as they say. It has a cooling force.
Essence.
Dioscorides says: “This clay is sometimes found in Syrian soil. It is black in color, similar to oblong coals that are made from cedar wood, and also resembles finely chopped firewood. This also includes uniformly smooth clay, which, when rubbed, immediately dissolves in water and oil.
As for the white, ashen clay of this type, which does not dissolve, it is bad.”
Choice.
You should choose the type of this clay that is black in color.” B added: "
Cosmetics.
It is included in ointments that promote eyelash growth, and in hair and eyebrow dyes.
Eruption organs.
The vines are coated with it until leaves and new shoots begin to grow. This is done to kill the worms. If you drink this clay, it kills worms and snakes in the intestines.