Activated Charcoal Information

Activated charcoal, also called activated carbon or carbo activatus, is a form of carbon that has been processed to make it extremely porous and thus to have a very large surface area available for adsorption

Activated charcoal has been used successfully by many people for many generations as a first-choice natural remedy for a whole range of health problems. If the problem persists it is important to seek the help of a qualified medical practitioner.

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Activated Charcoal is Safe

• Has safety record that goes back 3500 years
• Is rated Category 1 (Safe and Effective) by the FDA
• Is recommended by Poison Control Centers, Pediatric & Toxicologist Associations (USA)
• It has no known adverse side effects
• Is non habit forming
• Has an indefinite shelf life - does not age or spoil if properly stored
• Charcoal is Easy to Use
  
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Some Uses of Charcoal remedial health uses over the years have included

An antidote for poisoning where expert medical assistance is not available. In the booklet 'Amazing Charcoal' page 4 by C. Gary Hullquist, MD, activated charcoal is described as "One of the most effective life-saving remedies known to man, inexpensive, free of side-effects, an absorbent par excellence, activated charcoal was 'rediscovered' by medical professionals in the 1960s as a general oral antidote for poisonings and drug overdose."

• Filters for water purification, removal of cigarette toxins, gas masks, air purification, kidney dialysis, etc.
• Poultices for removing splinters, treating boils, infected finger and toenail cuticle, etc
• Treatment of diarrhoea and gastric upsets.
• Skin infections. Make activated charcoal into a thick cream by mixing with water or olive oil, spread it on the affected area and then cover with a plastic wrap and an old piece of sheeting...
  
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