Activated Charcoal and regular charcoal are almost identical, where the only difference is that Activated Charcoal has been created solely for medicinal use, by heating regular charcoal with a gas that causes the charcoal to expand, creating a porous surface that traps toxins.
• Charcoal (or charred wood) is formed when wood is heated in the absence of air.
• Charcoal has the unique ability to adsorb or remove Poisonous gases, drugs, toxic chemicals, infectious bacteria, and viruses.
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Charcoal Poultice Process :
1) Make charcoal (the main problem is the temperature [between 900 and 1400 degrees Farenheit] at which you make the charcoal from wood).
2) Powder the charcoal (You need the smallest pieces charcoal you can get).
3) Make a 25% solution (by weight) of Calcium Chloride or Zinc Chloride. Calcium Chloride or Zinc Chloride is widely available and generally considered non-toxic, so it’s safe to handle. Weigh 3 parts (300ml) of water and mix in 1 part (100ml) Calcium Chloride or Zinc Chloride.
4) Make a paste with the Calcium Chloride solution and the powdered charcoal.
5) Spread the paste to dry.
6) Rinse with clean water.
7) Bake at 225 degrees Farenheit for 30 minutes.
Directions for preparing a Charcoal Poultice :
1. Mix the charcoal powder into a little water until the mixture has the consistency of a paste.& nbsp;
2. Ground Flaxseed or CornStarch may be added to the charcoal mixture to keep the poultice from becoming too dry. Mix 1-3 large spoonfuls of charcoal powder with 3 large spoonfuls of ground Flaxseed (or 2 large spoonfuls of CornStarch) to a cup of boiling water.
3. Spread the charcoal paste on one half of a cloth or paper towel. Fold the other half of the cloth or paper towel over the charcoal paste.
4. Place the poultice on top of the affected Skin area.
5. Cover the entire poultice with a piece of plastic to keep it from drying out.
• The plastic cover keeps the poultice from becoming too dry.
• The edges of the poultice may be folded or taped to keep it in place.
Recommended Dosage
1) Oral – Charcoal has no toxic effects. Use charcoal as much as needed and as often as it is needed.
1) Carefully stir 1-2 large spoonfuls (tablespoons) of charcoal powder into a small amount of water and fill the glass with additional water.
2) Charcoal is best taken between meals. If food is the cause of the ailment, take charcoal whenever it is needed.2) Charcoal powder poultice – Charcoal powder can be mixed with water and used as a poultice.
Its Active Constituents:
Carbon
• Carbon monoxide,
• Carbon dioxide
Note:
* Charcoal has the unique ability to adsorb or remove Poisonous gases, drugs, toxic chemicals, infectious bacteria, and viruses.
* Activated Charcoal is odorless and tasteless. A good quality of charcoal can be made from Coconut Shells and any wood (such as Eucalyptus, Willow, Pine, and Oak).
The Advantages of Charcoal
• It is simple to make and to use.
• It is inexpensive and easily available.
• It is harmless but highly effective.
Precaution:
*Activated Charcoal shouldn’t be taken if also taking prescription medication, as it could render the medication useless.
* It should also not be taken regularly (like a supplement) because it will reduce the body’s absorption of important nutrients from food.
* Furthermore, you should never use charcoal briquettes in place of Activated Charcoal in the event of a Poisoning. Dangerous petrochemicals have been added to commercial briquettes.
* 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.
Health Benefits of Activated Charcoal
Detoxification
• Charcoal is an effective detoxifier (cleansing/detox agent) and very helpful in preventing cellular damage to kidneys and Liver.
• Charcoal can be used to remove toxins from food.
Leave the Vegetables in a charcoal solution overnight & it takes care of the toxins/chemicals in food.
Note:
* Charcoal can be used for water filtration, just drop some amount of it in it.
Foods & Detoxification
Digestive System
• Charcoal can be used to the treatment of ulcers, by just making it a habit to always chew some.
• Charcoal is the best solution to get rid of gas or Bloated stomach (A study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology).
Note:
* For keeping food fresh, make a solution out of charcoal & leave your food in them, if you want your Vegetables to be fresh all the time.
* No need to worry about pouring out groundnut or palm nut soup which has gone bad. Put it back on Fire & drop a piece of charcoal in it. This will extract all the bad taste & smell & restore the soup to its fresh state.
Foods & Digestive System
Immune System
• Activated Charcoal supports healthy Adrenal Glands and beneficial to major organs by helping the body Flush out the toxins and chemicals routinely from the body that cause the damage.
Foods & Immune System
Infections
• Activated Charcoal is effective in combating Mushroom Poisoning. Charcoal has Poison extraction ability and one of the most medicinal products you can have at home.
Note:
* Simple charcoal powder (or tablets) taken with water will do more good in cases of Mushroom Poisoning than the established therapeutic will.
* More than 95% of all fatal Mushroom Poisonings are caused by the green amanita phalloides (the notorious death angel) (Life and Health, March 1973).
* Ever wondered why your parents always scooped out the Ash from the coal pot to pour in the latrine before sweeping? That was to get rid of the odour.
• Activated Charcoal prevents the gastro-intestinal absorption of a wide variety of drugs in excess (such as aspirin, opium, cocaine, and morphine) and toxins (such as pesticides, DDT, mercury, lead, and other chemicals) in emergency situations (Journal Medical Toxicology and Adverse Drug Experience).
• Activated Charcoal poultice mixed with a bit of water and CornStarch (or Flaxseed powder) is effective for drawing out Poisons from bee Stings, Poison Ivy rAshes, snake bites and spider bites (A paper published by Harvard Medical School).
• Activated Charcoal is very good at getting rid of odour (bad smell) and used in gas masks to prevent soldiers from being Poisoned by chemical exposure.
It has been used to treat water.
Note:
* Activated Charcoal is most effective if it’s administered within the First hour of ingestion of the toxin.
* However, Activated Charcoal is ineffective (does not work on) on some substances (such as Alcohol, cyanide, Iron, lithium and acids that quickly damage internal tissues).
Foods & Infections
Oral & Dental
• Get some charcoal & Plantain stalk, make a powder out of the charcoal, mAsh the tip of the Plantain stalk and dip it into the charcoal powder & brush your teeth with it for 7 days for perfect teeth whitening.
Note:
* It’s also important to consider your teeth’s sensitivity. Any whitening agent can weaken tooth enamel over time (even) Activated Charcoal.
* If you notice your teeth becoming more sensitive after using Activated Charcoal, reduec its use to just once or twice per week, or stop using it altogether.
Foods & Dental
Skin Health
• Charcoal is a Skin cleanser, good for keeping Skin smooth & fresh.
Pimples, Acne or any Skin disease can be gotten rid of by charcoal.
Make a thick solution out of it & smear it on the body & leave it on for some hours before taking bath.
• Powdered charcoal poured over Wounds acts as an anti-bacteria, extracting Poison from the Wounds & also helping to heal it faster.
Foods & Skin Health
Weight Management
• Charcoal can be used to get rid of bad Cholesterol (LDL-low-density lipoProtein).
Make a solution out of it & drink.
Foods & Weight Management
Health Benefits of Charcoal Poultices
Poisoning (or Drug Overdose)
• Charcoal is the best treatment for Poisoning or drug overdose.
• Induce Vomiting unless petroleum products (gasoline, keRosene), alkali (lye), or strong acids have been swallowed. In these cases do not induce Vomiting. Neutralize acids with baking soda in water. Neutralize caustics with vinegar in water.
• Stir in 1-2 large spoonfuls of charcoal in a small amount of water and swallow quickly.& nbsp;
Estimated Amount of Poison or Drug Taken: 1 Small spoonful/1-2 tablets/1-2 capsules:
Amount of Charcoal if No Food Has Been Eaten Within 2 Hours:
• 1-2 large spoons of charcoal stirred into a glass with a little water
• Rinse out the glass and drink the rest of the charcoal
• Drink 2 more glasses of water
Amount of Charcoal if Food Has Been Eaten Within 2 Hours:
• 4-10 large spoons of charcoal stirred into a glass with a little water
• Rinse out the glass and drink the rest of the charcoal
• Drink 2 more glasses of water
Estimated Amount of Poison or Drug Taken: 1 large spoonful/3-5 tablets/2-5 capsules:
Amount of Charcoal if No Food Has Been Eaten Within 2 Hours:
• 3-4 large spoons of charcoal stirred into a glass with a little water
• Rinse out the glass and drink the rest of the charcoal
• Drink 2 more glasses of water
Amount of Charcoal if Food Has Been Eaten Within 2 Hours:
• 6-15 large spoons of charcoal stirred into a glass with a little water
• Rinse out the glass and drink the rest of the charcoal
• Drink 2 more glasses of water
Estimated Amount of Poison or Drug Taken: Unknown:
Amount of Charcoal if No Food Has Been Eaten Within 2 Hours:
• 1-5 large spoons of charcoal stirred into a glass with a little water
• Rinse out the glass and drink the rest of the charcoal
• Drink 2 more glasses of water
Amount of Charcoal if Food Has Been Eaten Within 2 Hours:
• 5-15 large spoons of charcoal stirred into a glass with a little water
• Rinse out the glass and drink the rest of the charcoal
• Drink 2 more glasses of water
Diarrhea
• Charcoal is one of the most effective treatments for Diarrhea.
• Treat severe Diarrhea in an adult by adding 2 large, heaping spoonfuls of powdered charcoal to a glass of water.
• Drink one glass of charcoal water plus one glass of plain water 4 times per day. Drink one more glass of charcoal water followed by one glass of water for each additional, watery stool.
• For a child, use one half of the adult dose of charcoal.
• Watch for signs of Dehydration—especially in babies and young children—thirst, dry mouth, scant dark yellow urine, loss of Skin elasticity, and a sunken soft spot on top of the Infants’s head.
• Prevent Dehydration by giving lots of liquids to drink such as clean water, a Vegetable broth, or boiled Rice water.
• Give Fluids in small sips every 5 minutes—even if Vomiting occurs— until there is a normal output of urine.
Intestinal Gas (or Bloating)
• Take 1 to 2 large spoonfuls of charcoal in 1/2 glass of water as needed to control symptoms.
Eye & Ear Infections
• Infections of the Eyes and ears can be treated with a Charcoal Poultice. Put the poultice over the infected Eye or ear, and leave it in place for at least 4 hours or overnight. Applying heat to the poultice increases its effectiveness.
Skin & Joint Infections
• Infections of the Skin and the joints can be treated with a Charcoal Poultice. Leave the poultice on for several hours or overnight.
Bee Stings & Spider Bites
• For single bee Stings and inflamed mosquito, ant, or chigger bites, apply a Charcoal Poultice directly over the affected area. Directions for treating multiple bee Stings and venomous spider, scorpion, or insect bites are as follows:
• Immediately wash the area of the bite or Sting thoroughly with soap and water.
• Submerge the bitten area in cool charcoal water for 30 minutes to one hour.
• Prepare the cool charcoal bath with 1/2 cup of charcoal in 8 liters (2 gallons) of water.
• After soaking in cool charcoal water, apply a Charcoal Poultice. (See page 26 for bee Sting and spider bite treatment.)
Treatment Schedule for Multiple Bee Stings:
Initial Treatment
• Wash bite area thoroughly
• Take 30-60 min charcoal bath
• Apply a Charcoal Poultice
Continued Treatment
• Change poultice every 10 minutes for 1 hour
• Leave poultice on for 8 hours
Treatment Schedule for Spider:
Initial Treatment
• Wash bite area thoroughly
• Take 30-60 min charcoal bath
• Apply a Charcoal Poultice
Continued Treatment
• Change poultice every 30 minutes for 8 hours
• Change poultice every 2 hours for 8 hours
• Change poultice every 2 -4 hours until healed
Snake Bites
• If pain and swelling occur within 10 minutes of a Poisonous snakebite, venom has entered the body.
• Immediately wash the bite area thoroughly with soap and water.
• Submerge the bitten area in cool charcoal water for 30 minutes to one hour (1/2 cup of charcoal to 8 liters or 2 gallons of water).
• Apply a very large Charcoal Poultice covering almost the entire extremity that has been bitten. Center the poultice directly over the bite. Keep the poultice moist by covering it with plastic. Remove the old poultice and place a new poultice over the snakebite every 10 to 15 minutes until swelling and pain are gone.
• Take charcoal powder by mouth as well. Take about 2 large spoonfuls in 1/2 glass of water every 2 hours for 3 doses, then 1 small spoonful every 4 hours for the next 24 hours. Each charcoal dose should be followed by 2 glasses of water. (See page 26 for snakebite treatment.)
Treatment Schedule for Snake Bites:
Initial Treatment
• Wash bite area thoroughly
• Take 30-60 min charcoal bath
• Apply a Charcoal Poultice
• Drink 2 large spoonfuls of charcoal in a glass of water every 2 hours in a 6 hours period.
Continued Treatment
• Change poultice every 10 – 15 minutes until swelling and pain are gone.
• Add ice packs if pain and swelling continue
• Drink 1 small spoonful of charcoal in a glass of water every 4 hours for 24 hours
Jaundice in the Newborn
• If the newborn baby is very yellow, give a small spoonful of charcoal stirred in enough water to pass through a nipple every 2 to 3 hours.
• Place the undressed baby in the sunlight before 10 a.m. or after 3 p.m. (avoid hot, midday sun to prevent burning the Skin). Cover the baby’s Eyes to protect them from the sun’s rays. Continue treating the Infants until the Jaundice decreases or disappears.
Liver and Kidney Disease
• Give charcoal by mouth to help prevent toxins from accumulating in the body. Apply a large Charcoal Poultice to the mid-back for kidney disorders and to the abdomen for Liver disorders.
Toothaches and Gum Infections
• For Gum Infections, mix charcoal powder with enough water to make a paste. Brush the charcoal paste between the infected Gums and the teeth. Leave the charcoal on the Gums all night. Rinse the teeth and Gums in the morning.
• For toothaches, spread the charcoal paste on a piece of gauze; roll up the gauze and place it between the cheek or Tongue and the infected tooth.
