ACTIVATED CHARCOAL MEDICINAL USES, DOSES AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
How Charcoal Works
Activated Charcoal has an adsorptive effect because of the large surface area of individual grains, with their crevices and pores. Actived Charcoal can absorb hundred times its own weight in poisons, gases, toxins and chemicals.
Activated Charcoal can be used for the following health challenges:
1. Overdoses
2. Poison Ivy
3. Staph infections
4. Eczema
5. Eye infections
6. Oral lacerations and herpes simples
7. Diarrhea
8. Gas
9. Insect/snake bites
10. Inflammation
11. Hepatitis
12. Gastritis
13. Colitis
14. Peptic ulcers
15. Infected cuts
16. Internal and external infections
17. Phlebitis
18. Gastrointestinal problems
19. Pharyngitis
20. Bad breath
METHODS OF CHARCOAL USAGE
A. ORALLY
B. POULTICE
C. AS BATH
ORAL USAGE OF CHARCOAL
Activated Charcoal has no toxic effects nor Overdose. It can be taken as often and as much as needed.
CHARCOAL PREPARATION
Careful put 1 to 2 tablespoons of charcoal into a cup, add little amount of water into the cup and stir to get a paste then add additional water to fill the glass cup.
Charcoal is best taken 2 hours after or before meals.
CHARCOAL AS POULTICE
Activated Charcoal powder can be mixed with water and used as a poultice for snake bite, bee stings, spider bite and other Insects.
PREPARATION
• Mix the Charcoal powder into a little water until the mixture has a consistency of a paste.
• Grind flaxseed or corn search may be added to the charcoal mixture to keep the poultice from becoming dry. Mix 1 to 3 large spoonfuls of ground flaxseed or 2 large spoonfuls of corn starch to a cup of boiling water and mix with charcoal to get a paste.
• Spread the charcoal paste mixture on half of a cloth or paper towel, fold the other half of the cloth or paper towel over the charcoal paste.
• Gently place the poultice on top of the affected skin area. Cover the entire poultice with a piece of plastic or waterproof material to keep it from drying out.
CAUTION
It is best not to put the charcoal powder directly on the skin if the skin is cut or broken. Sometimes charcoal can give a tattooing effect if the skin is broken.
Charcoal AS BATH
Charcoal bath is the immersion of the body or part of the body in a water containing charcoal.
Charcoal bath is excellent for individuals with skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis, infections, skin irritations, Eczema, for anti bacterial, deodorizing, detoxifying.
Charcoal bath is also used for smokers and alcoholics who need detoxification as well as any one who needs to detox.
Charcoal bath will remove impurities and relieve fatigue.
HOW TO GIVE CHARCOAL BATH.
Put about 6 cups (2 lbs) of granular charcoal in a cloth bag, tie it and place it in the tub, fill the tub with warm water and soak yourself.
After the first use, dry the charcoal, when using a second and third time add an extra [one] cup of granular charcoal to the cloth bag. Discard after the third use.
Charcoal may adsorb and inactivate other medications. Always take charcoal 2 hours before or after other drugs except for the case of overdose.
Charcoal CONTRAINDICATION.
You may take charcoal intermediately for long periods or regularly for up to 12 weeks.
However, it should not be taken regularly for extended periods of over 12 weeks. Do not give charcoal to an unconscious person.
OTHER USES OF CHARCOAL.
• DIARRHEA
Charcoal is one of the most effective treatment for diarrhea.
For adults, add 2 heap tablespoons of charcoal in a glass of charcoal water 4 times per day. Drink one more glass of charcoal water followed by one glass of clear water for each additional watery stool. Use one half of the adult dose of charcoal for children.
Watch for dehydration, and prepare an oral rehydration therapy drink.
• NAUSEA AND VOMITING.
Give the adult dose [1 to 2 large spoonfuls in ½ glass of water] each time vomiting occurs [for a child, use ½ the adults dose]. If the charcoal is vomited, give another dose immediately. Always follow the dose of charcoal with a full glass of water.
• LIVER AND KIDNEY DISEASES.
Charcoal is beneficial for the treatment of kidney or liver failure. Give the oral charcoal dose to enhance elimination of toxins from the body and then apply the poultice to the location of the kidney at the mid back and abdomen for liver disorders
• INTESTINAL GAS OR BLOATING
Give the adult dose [1 to 2 large spoonfuls in ½ glass of water] each time vomiting occurs [for a child, use ½ the adults dose] as needed to control symptoms.
• EYE OR EAR INFECTIONS
Put the poultice over the infected eyes or ear, and leave it in place for a least 4 hours or overnight.
Applying heat to the poultice increases its effectiveness.
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