Activated charcoal is a highly fine and porous substance, making it effective for eliminating toxins and poisons from the body. It helps reduce bloating by trapping toxins and gases, preventing their absorption, and serves as an antidote for certain poisons..
Medical Use. Detoxify the Body
Activated charcoal has tiny pores throughout that attract and trap toxins in the body. The toxins bind to the activated charcoal and pass through the body. To use activated charcoal to detoxify the body, take 10 grams of activated charcoal approximately 1 to 2 hours before each meal. Do this for two to three days. Drink 12 to 15 glasses of water per day during your cleanse. If you become constipated, drink a glass of warm water with lemon and raw honey every half hour until the constipation is gone.
Poisoning
Activated charcoal is useful for removing chemical poisons that have been ingested. Organic poisons such as pesticides, fertilizer, bleach, and mercury to the surface of the charcoal, preventing absorption in the body. It is also used to prevent the absorption of an accidental or internal overdose of drugs. It is effective against the ingestion of overdoses of aspirin, acetaminophen, opium, cocaine, and morphine. Charcoal must be administered quickly, within an hour of ingestion, and in quantity. The sooner the better and get medical help immediately. For adults, a large dose of 50 to 100 grams is required and 10 to 25 grams for children. Charcoal must be taken with a large quantity of water.
Food poisoning
Many people do not realize that activated charcoal is useful for the treatment of nausea and diarrhea in cases of food poisoning. Adults take 25 grams. Take the charcoal with large quantities of water immediately upon suspicion of food poisoning. Larger doses may be needed.
Snake Bites, Poisonous Spider Bites, and Insect Stings
For snake and poisonous spider bites, including bites from the black widow spider and the brown recluse, use a mixture of equal parts activated charcoal and coconut oil. Mix them together and cover the bite and a wider surrounding area with the mixture. Cover with a bandage to prevent staining clothes. The poison from the bites moves into the tissue surrounding the bites, so a wide area around the bite needs to be covered with activated charcoal. After two to three hours, rinse the area well and reapply. Repeat the application until the inflammation is gone and the wound is healing. For insect bites, apply a small dab of the mixture, repeating every hour until the sting is gone. If it’s a serious poisonous bite be sure to seek medical attention.
Acne
Treat acne with activated charcoal mixed with aloe vera gel. Smooth the mixture over the affected area and let dry. Then rinse off completely. I prefer to treat the entire area, but it can also be used for spot treatments. Activated charcoal can also be mixed into soap and body wash for use in affected areas.
When to Avoid Activated Charcoal
Do not use activated charcoal in cases of poisoning by petroleum, alcohol, lye, acids and other corrosive chemicals. Do not take activated charcoal if you are taking prescription medications. It can interfere with some medications. Consult your doctor for more information on your medication.
Warning
Activated charcoal is not the same as barbecue charcoal. Barbecue charcoal should never be consumed. Drink 12 to 15 glasses of water daily when taking activated charcoal. The water prevents dehydration and constipation caused by the activated charcoal.
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