> My Mom, who is 87, and recently broke her hip has had bed sores for
> quite
> > a while. They keep her from sleeping and make her miserable. Does anyone
> know
> >

Karen,
I am basically new at working with clay(s), but  have read it can be very 
healing to wounds.  Bentonite especially.  It can be mixed with vinegar, CS 
or just DW. A search might prove to give more information or possibly someone 
on the list is more experienced with clay.
Terri