Researchers Discover Cancer Treating Mineral, Chamosite Clay in Ghana

Researchers at the School of Art and Archaeology of the University of Ghana in collaboration with Manchester Museum in the United Kingdom claim they have discovered chamosite clay at the Mamprugu-Mogduri district of the northern region.
The chamosite clay according to the researchers contains minerals capable of treating several diseases including cancer.
Chamosite is among terracotta figurines rich in minerals such as aluminum, iron and silicon that synthesize bones as well as promotes cell growth.
The university of Ghana researchers have revealed they will conduct further biomedical test at Manchester University in the United Kingdom on the clay to determine its efficacy in curing cancer.
The fossils clay was discovered in Yikpebongu a farming community in the Mamprugu-Mogduri district.
An Archaeologist and lecturer of the University of Ghana, Dr Samuel Nkumbaan disclosed this during a sensitization forum on the figurines to trace the historical background and cultural values of the people of Ghana in Tamale.
The sensitization forum was jointly organized by the Manchester Museum, the Ghana Museum Monuments Board (GMMB) and the University of Ghana on the importance of the Komaland archeological project.
The two-day sensitization forum brought together community members including officials from the Mamprugu-Mogduri district where figurines are said to be common.
The forum was to encourage stakeholders on the benefits and the historical background of the soil breakables (terracotta- figurines).