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| QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | |||
| ACTIVATED CHARCOAL AND MEDS | |||
| BEE STING | |||
| BLOATING | |||
| BODY ODOR | |||
| CHARCOAL FEEDBACK | |||
| CHARCOAL SIDE EFFECTS | |||
| DIARRHEA | |||
| FOOD POISONING | |||
| HANGOVER CURE | |||
| IBS | |||
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Activated Charcoal Cures
Bought at your local pharmacy, activated charcoal is commonly used in emergency treatment for specific kinds of poisonings and drug overdoses to keep the poison from being absorbed from the stomach into the body. Charcoal is also used to cure gas/flatulence and help an upset stomach. A natural deodorant and disinfectant, Activated Charcoal is one of the finest absorptive and adsorptive agents known. Orally administered, these fine black granules have an amazing ability to extract and neutralize many more times their own weight in gases, heavy metals, toxins, poisons and other chemicals. Activated Charcoal is made by heating coconut shells in the absence of air. The partly burned shells are then granulated to a size that provides for optimum absorption. This vegetable form of carbon (an element found in all living matter), is completely safe for human consumption. Long recognized as being particularly helpful in providing relief for trapped gas in the lower intestine, physicians and regulatory agencies also acknowledge charcoal's cleansing properties. Known universally, it is used in hospital emergency rooms to neutralize drugs and poisons.
Since 1813, when a chemist swallowed five grams of arsenic trioxide mixed with charcoal with no adverse effect, charcoal has been commonly used as a household remedy for accidental poisoning. Research has shown that one cubic inch of charcoal has the surface area equivalent to a 150,000-square-foot field! Thus a tiny amount of charcoal can hold adhere to a large number of molecules, ions, and atoms and absorb poison quickly.
How it works:
Activated charcoal keeps the poison from being absorbed from the stomach into the body.
Charcoal is most successful if used within the first hour of swallowing poison. In severe poisoning cases, several doses of charcoal might be required. Ordinarily, activated charcoal should not be used to treat the ingestion of corrosive poisons (lye, acids, fuel oil, alcohols, et cetera). In the event of accidental poisoning, please call your doctor or area Poison Control Center before using activated charcoal. They will advise as to the use of charcoal after taking info on the the type of poison, allergies, and other medical problems.
Warning: Charcoal can decrease your body's absorption of certain nutrients and also interfere with medications. Because of this, frequent use is not recommended. Activated charcoal may also cause abdominal pain or swelling. If this occurs, contact your doctor immediately -- it could be an indication of intestinal bleeding or blockage.
05/14/2007: Emily from Skowhegan, USA writes: "I was interested in learning more about activated charcoal before using it and found this information on another site and thought I would share. Activated charcoal adsorbs a wide range of drugs and nutrients. Those using activated charcoal should avoid using it within two hours of drug, food, nutritional supplement or herb intake or within two hours before their intake. This is good to know since I am on the pill and other medications."
NOTE: Charcoal loses its effectiveness when mixed with chocolate syrup, ice cream, or sherbet.
Interested in reading one of the best books on activated charcoal? Check out Charcoal Remedies, The Complete Handbook of Medicinal Charcoal and its Applications by John Dinsley.
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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL AND MEDS
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[QUESTION] 02/05/2010: Rita from Skandia, Michigan /usa: "Will the activated charcoal tabs take away the effectiveness of my medicine?"
Replies02/14/2010: Heartrhythms from Santa Fe, Nm replies: "Hi Rita, activated charcoal would probably reduce the absorption of your medicine if taken around the same time (to be safe, I'd leave at least 4-5 hours between the charcoal and meds)."
12/23/2011: Craig from Las Vegas, Nevada replies: "Would taking the activated charcoal affect someone who is on a fentynal patch? Would it reduce the effectiveness of the patch?Also does activated help with parasites?
thanks"
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BEE STING
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[YEA] 05/05/2008: Gean from Salina, Kansas: "I am very allergic to bee stings. I had gotten stung a few times during my childhood and teens, each time with more severe swelling. The last time I had gotten stung (stepped on a bee going barefoot), my leg swelled up like an elephant leg all the way to the thigh (the time before that it was just above the knee). So I knew it would be worse the next time, so I carried an Epi-pen around for a while until it expired. Then I carried nothing with me, but I knew if I got stung again esp. above the waist it would probably cut off my airway circulation. Well, lo and behold, about 20 years later I got stung again, right on my throat, so I yelled for my husband to call 911, thinking I was done for. Then a few seconds later I said, "Never mind! Hang up and help me mix up this charcoal!" So we took some powdered activated charcoal, mixed it with water, and applied it to the sting site. When the paramedics showed up a few minutes later (they had traced the call), we told them we were fine, since there was no swelling at all. I changed the charcoal poultice quite often during that first day, I don't remember exactly how often. Maybe every hour for a few hours. We also ground up some flax seed and mixed it with the charcoal and water. This makes it gelatinous and less runny. I kept the poultice on for about 3 days. Two days later I felt it itch and begin to swell, and then I realized the poultice had slipped off the sting site. So I knew I was still very allergic, and the charcoal had probably saved my life."
Replies11/05/2011: Vinz from Singapore replies: "Anyone tried Activated Charcoal to lower cholesterol? What is the dosage and anyone know if taking it in long term safe?"
[YEA] 03/27/2012: Grace from Spring City, Tn. replies: "Yes I am sure you are right. I have used this same thing also. It works good to put this mixture into a pouch: cut from a baby diaper or chuck with medical tape around it, Pull out the stay dry lining because charcoal only keeps drawing if it is wet. Ground Flax seed works best but when my husband became allergic to flax seed I started using corn starch.This also works on Brown Recluse Spider Bites, Snake Bites, Mosquito Bites, Infected Cuts of any kind and Ear Infections (Tape to the out side of the ear, pulls the infection out). I used this on my children it really works. Put it on at night and the next morning there was yellowish pus on the poultice.
I believe if people knew the benefits of Charcoal and how to use it many lives would be saved. No worries about gangrene."
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BLOATING
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[YEA] 05/15/2008: Killer Bees from Brisbane, Australia: "I had the same problem as Sharon from Santa Fe. I'm 42 now and for the last couple of years, I've had problems with everything I eat making me bloated and uncomfortable. I've tried everything I can think of, including elimination diets, with no luck. But activated charcoal really worked for me. I take 2 tabs in the morning and then 2 at night, each time about an hour after eating to give my body time to digest the meal's nutrients. I don't usually take it at lunch time because I only have soup or tea and that doesn't seem to upset me too much. I didn't have the diahorrea. My stools were solid and did change to a very dark brown/black and I felt very cleaned out. They passed more easily as well. I'll keep taking the tabs twice a day until I feel like I don't need them. My thanks to Sharon from Santa Fe for recommending this product. Girl, you rock!"
Replies04/01/2012: Laura from Amsterdam replies: "@ Killer bees from Brisbane: I'm curious to know whether these tablets helped you getting rid of your problems permanently?"
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[YEA] 03/04/2008: Sharon from Santa Fe, NM: "After menopause, I seemed to be bloated in my midsection most of the time. My lower stomach was puffy most of the time. I'm a thin person, and thought this was weight gain due to menopause & quitting smoking. Ond day I took 2 activated charcoal capsules for gas, and I ended up spending a lot of time in the bathroom that day. By that evening, I realized that my stomach was flat again! I figured that the charcoal had detoxified my system!! I will continue to take the charcoal once or twice weekly now. I am extremely happy with the results!!"
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BODY ODOR
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[YEA] 04/16/2008: Christine from Virginia Beach, VA: "Liquid Chlorophyll and activated charcoal will go a long way to getting rid of body odor when used internally. Unfortunately, both of them can cause stains. So be sure to use them in an empty sink to avoid staining your counter or clothing.
Although you have to be careful with it to avoid making a mess, activated charcoal is best used in bulk. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons to a pint of water, and sip through a straw. Be sure to rinse out your mouth with peroxide afterward and rinse your teeth to get the charcoal off.
Activated charcoal in bulk is made from coal or coconut shells. Obviously, you want the coconut shell-made activated charcoal. You can buy it in bulk online in 40-50 pound lots, and split the cost with your friends.
Activated charcoal is a universal detoxifier and is used in emergency rooms for that purpose. Given that there are thousands and thousands of chemicals in our food, water, and air, and we have no idea how they interact with each other, it behooves all of us to take universal detoxifiers like large doses of Vitamin C or activated charcoal. Liquid Chlorophyll is also a detoxifier."
Replies10/20/2010: Crzybeau from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States replies: "Hello Christine, just want to know the time periods you take the charcoal and chlorophyll. How long before or after meals? Thank You."
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CHARCOAL FEEDBACK
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05/05/2012: Rachel from Auckland, Nz: "Hi John, You mentioned that you have a herbalist that can supply powdered charcoal. Are you able to tell me who that is as it is difficult today as most charcoal is in capsule form. Thanks..."
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[QUESTION] 01/25/2009: shinjiki : "I wish to purchase bulk activated charcoal powder. Please respond. thank you."
Replies07/16/2009: Jeremiah from San Diego, California replies: "Call your local water agency. If they use it as part of their water treatment process, then they can tell you where they get theirs."
08/30/2009: Connie from Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA replies: "The water treatment facility might be using petroleum based charcoal, though. It might be a better idea to get the kind labeled for medicinal use."
06/19/2011: Diamond from Salisbury, Usa replies: "You might want to check with an herbal store, that's where I got mine."
12/13/2011: Lily1214 from Whittier, Ca, Usa replies: "You can buy it in bulk or in capsules on Ebay which is where we bought ours."
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[YEA] 12/18/2008: Bill from Anchorage, Alaska: "Save on charcoal: I save money on charcoal by purchasing activated charcoal for fish tanks. I then run it though my coffee grinder. The longer it is in the running grinder, the smaller the particles increasing the surface area."
Replies08/13/2009: Connie from Manitowoc, Wisconsin replies: "You are brilliant."
08/30/2009: Connie from Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA replies: "Activated charcoal used for fish tanks is probably petroleum based, rather than "plant" based. It might be a better idea to use medical grade charcoal."
05/02/2010: Cybz from Op, Ks replies: "Why would anyone make petroleum based charcoal to put in a fish tank? Really think about it. How toxic for aquatic life."
05/10/2010: Mark from Las Vegas, Nv replies: "Well it could be because in my opinion almost everything they make for your fish tank is designed to KILL YOUR FISH so that you have to buy new ones.
Have you ever seen how hard it is to cycle a new fish tank without the fish dying?
Did you know most of what they sell you to cycle your tank does not work and it is total garbage.
Have you ever tested the magnetic field coming off of the filtration system going in to the tank?
2 Miligauss is considered safe for a human, my fish tank had 20 milligauss going into it no wonder my fish got a tumor and died.
So no it would not surprise me that the charcoal would also be toxic also.
Don't take the risk and be cheap spend the extra money and by the quality Activated Charcoal made from coconut shells.
PS: The only thing that will cycle a tank fast is Biospira and it's in the refrigerated section at quality fish stores."
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[YEA] 11/14/2008: Susan from Dania, FL U.S.: "i have a skin allergy,that a dermatologist identified as being eczema, It appears between my knee and ankle on my left leg. over the past 40 years it started about the size of a quarter and for the past 10 or 15 years had grown to cover and area of 4in.by 4 in..... I started taking the charcoal capsules twice a day, each capsule aprox 280 milligrams..the lesion has shrunk to about the size of a quarter.. no more itching and burning etc, also whenever i feel an sinus allergy attack i take the charcoal..i reduce the amount that i take when the synmtoms reduce.. can one build up immunity, does anyone know ,or toxicity???"
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10/15/2008: Renee from Spring, Texas: "Activated Charcoal can be found at most "natural / health food stores". It does not have to only be purchased through your local pharmacy."
Replies03/18/2010: Edward from San Juan, Pr replies: "Renee from Spring, Texas you are right. Walgreens has it for $19.99 and GNC has it for $10.49 (260mg capsules/100) ... $8.39 with Gold Card purchase."
11/05/2011: Vin from Singapore replies: "Activated Charcoal for high cholesterol treatment. I read a lot about this recently. But just wonder whether taking 8mgx3 per day can really lower the cholesterol. And also whether it's safe to take that amount in daily basis for long period of time (Ie for 2-3months). Would appreciate if anyone cares to share :)"
11/05/2011: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "I read yesterday that high cholesterol is actually a result of a magnesium deficiency. Magnesium regulates it. My book is "Magnesium Miracle" by Carolyn Dean if you are interested in researching."
11/07/2011: Timh from Louisville, Usa replies: "Vin, do not take A.C. long-term as it absorbs needed nutrition from gut. Eating high fibre diet is as effective as A.C. , so I would go the dietary route or supplement fibre. Also, if you're not allergic to shellfish, supplement Chitosan, as it is the most potent cholesterol grabber.Also multivit. plus extra niacin will help."
11/07/2011: Cameron from Brisbane, Qld, Australia replies: "I beg people to stop spreading the rumour that Charcoal takes nutrients, there is abundant science regarding Charcoal use and there is absolutely no evidence that charcoal absorbs nutrients from the gut. Having said that, try getting hold of CoQ10, Oral Chelation capsules or tablets and Spirulina/Chlorella. From memeory 200mg of CoQ10. The Chelation tablets/capsules are better as a suppository as they are 95% absobed but orally(20% not really sure) will be fine and the Spirulina/ Chlorella will help with your cravings for refined sugars and will replace your vitamins, take 5 grams of each with meals, every meal(your stools should be green). Do a Google search on the Oral Chelation it is quite amazing, it will clean your arteries right out, you will notice your urine will smell very bad, this means it's working. I have known lots of people scheduled for heart surgery have it cancelled after taking Oral Chelation for just a couple of weeks. Charcoal will not hurt absorbtion of food nutrients, that rumour gets bandied about quite often.Look up Linus Pauling and Vitamin C but you will notice I do not mention Vitamin C, the green algaes will take care of your needs but feel free to go for large doses of High Quality Vit C til you are much better.
BTW Cholesterol is an essential part of your blood and the range which doctors quote is artificially low to encourage drug prescription. Cholesterol is your body's messenger and is one of the most complicated and misunderstood processes in your body. Scientists studying Cholesterol find more about it all the time.
A better marker for your health is your weight, your energy levels, general well being and your blood pressure. Focus on those rather than cholesterol."
02/26/2012: Moe from Nyc, Ny replies: "http://drcranton.com/chelation/oralchelation.htm You better read this for Oral Chelation."
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09/23/2008: Anonymous from Takoma Park, FL: "I just purchased CharcoCaps. Has anyone used these? I'm writing b/c it says to take them at mealtimes. Everyone else on here says to take it 2 hours after eating. Is this brand of activated charcoal as effective as the others being discussed here? Thanks."
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[WARNING!] 06/25/2008: Jeanne from Atl, Georgia: "Please be careful if you try activated charcoal! I was getting stomach pain 20 minutes after every meal. I finally figured out that my stomach pain started after I took activated charcoal (heaping tablespoon for 2 days in a row - not a lot!). I located the pain in my stomach, found a little lump in the colon, and then used my fist to move the lump to the left. A day later my husband took over, found the lump,(which had moved slightly) and did acupressure for about 2 minutes on the spot-- ohhh yes, it hurt. But within minutes I had to run to the bathroom and the rest is history. No more stomach pain. So please be careful with the charcoal, especially if you have a sensitive stomach! I think that people's stomach aches can be often be an impacted colon. The same thing has happened to me before after eating bread and another time, after drinking psyllium without enough water!
If you press on your stomach and have a painful spot that moves slowly from one day to the next, you may have clogged your colon/intestines. Tons of water helps, but acupressure massage is best to move the obstruction to your bowels and out. One last note is that I was having normal bowel movements even while my colon was impacted, so don't rely on that (constipation or elimination) to judge, but more on the location of pain and whether or not a little lump exists."
Replies08/13/2009: Connie from Manitowoc, Wisconsin replies: "Maybe drinking more water with the charcoal would help?"
09/02/2010: Lita209 from Sanford, Fl, Usa replies: "I don't know Jeanne from GA, I have never tried charcoal, but could it be that the charcoal helped your body get rid of whatever it was that you got rid off?? Just a thought"
12/06/2010: Vizzini from San Francisco, Ca, Usa replies: "I have never tried charcoal, but could it be that the charcoal helped your body get rid of whatever it was that you got rid of.
Charcoal causes constipation. For this reason, when it is given in the hospital, a laxative is usually given at the same time. It is fairly likely that it was the charcoal that caused the blockage. Just because something is "natural" does not mean that it cannot harm you."
03/20/2011: Suzy from Conroe, Texas replies: "I have to agree with the recent comment made, I think it sounds more like the charcoal helped your body rid of the toxins or whatever (lump) it was that needed to be released from your body! The lump was probably in a different location or more scattered... Then when you started taking charcoal it may have moved it during the process of elimination. The pain was probably due to the body flushing out whatever it was that needed to be released. Just as women get cramps before a period (flushing)... Or pain and cramps before having to go "number 2! " The pain was a sign that your body was releasing.... Which I'm sure the charcoal helped do! I believe that your husband providing you with acupressure helped release (push) it more quickly out of your body! "
[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/25/2011: Mercedes from Wilkes Barre, Pa/usa replies: "I took natures way activated charcoal for gas pains it caused worse pains then I started I also feel a lump in my stomach it has been 6 days and I still cannot have a bm. I also went to the hospital for this pain. They couldnt do anything for me because I took exlax which made me go but not the hard lump above belly button. The exlax made me dehydrated so they sent me home. I wouldn't recomend this to my worst enemy. So to all who read this before taking it please don't take it."
06/19/2011: Diamond from Salisbury, Usa replies: "Jeanne;I think the inscription might read take only 1/2 a teaspoon of Activated Charcoal, then work your way up gradually to one tsp. Most people will have negative results to anything, even food, but our bodies will let us know when enough is enough or that it's not good for one person but is for another.True? good luck"
[YEA] 11/28/2011: Lisa from Kevil, Ky replies: "Those with negative effects probably took too much, didn't drink enough water, didn't counter with extra fiber from veggies, fruits or fiber supplements. I had a little constipation. Stools were a little dry and hard to pass. So I backed down from a teaspoon 2 or 3 times a day, to 1/2 a tsp. 2 or 3 times a day, and made sure to drink plenty of water and eat enough fiber from foods and I also followed the charcoal with slippery elm, about a tablespoon in a pint of water, which makes a thin mucilaginous drink that is soothing to the gi tract and moves things on through it. I have had great results. Totally stopped the bout of gas and diarrhea that I had hit me, I guess from a bug or food poisoning."
[YEA] 03/30/2012: Mark from Las Vegas, Ca replies: "Activated Charcoal is good for food poisoning, Gas and bloating and Accidental poisoning. Always keep some on the house. I take it fairly often. I have never had a bad experience using it but many times it has saved me from problems such as gas, bloating and bad food.Those that warn people to stay away always fail to recognize that maybe it will work for others and their problems might be an abberation and not the typical experience. I have never had charcoal cause constipation."
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[YEA] 06/15/2008: Jennie from Copenhagen, Denmark: "I had been losing weight really quickly after starting an exercise program. I wanted to make sure that any old toxins that had been stored in my fat didn't start circulating in my body, so I took 1 tablet of activated charcoal, 3 times a day (remembering to wait 2 hours before/after eating), for a week. I didn't exactly feel a difference, but I SAW one. I looked five years younger (am only 30, so that's a lot for me)! I also highly recommend adding 1 teaspoon of activated charcoal powder to 1 tablespoon of facial mask. It is a mini-facelift!"
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[YEA] 02/13/2008: Lauren from Brooklyn, NY: "I had a miscarriage and inflamation developed in my uterus as a result. I was unable to stand or walk for mor than 10 minutes. The pain in my lower back and pelvic area was excrutiating. I used 1 tbs of charcoal in a glass of warm water every morining and night for 10 days. The inflamation and the pain were gone by the end of the program."
Replies04/18/2009: Roksanda Kosmajac from New York, N.Y. replies: "That comment by Lauren from Brooklyn, is very interesting, and I think she is right about taking Charcoal in warm water!"
08/13/2009: Connie from Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA replies: "Imagine sticking your head into a bucket of ice water. Not good. Now imagine pouring ice water into the inside of your body. Can't be good either. Warm water sounds better."
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[YEA] 08/22/2007: GT from Vero Beach, Florida: "Charcoal pills were used for severe food poisoning. Eating chicken that has been left out in the heat of the blazing sun from 4am to dinner time, no refrigeration. Many around me got sick with severe bowel problems. I took charcoal pills, the loose bowels stoped within 10 min."
Replies12/06/2010: Vizzini from San Francisco, Ca, Usa replies: "Charcoal cause constipation, which probably explains why it reduced your loose bowel movements. If your loose bowels were caused by bacterial infection of the raw chicken, there is a reason your GI tract responded by trying to eliminate the substance. Plugging yourself up by taking charcoal may have been convenient, but it may not have been the best option for your health. Taking charcoal is not an effective solution for food poisoning."
[YEA] 04/11/2011: Leah from Toronto, Ontario, Canada replies: "Oh yes, charcoal is an incredibly effective solution for food poisoning!"
[YEA] 03/30/2012: Mark from Las Vegas, Nv replies: "@ Vizzini - You are inccorect. Charcoal is very effective for food poisoning. Soaking up the toxins the food poison is creating is much healthier than having them free in the colon and going into the blood stream.And it does NOT cause contipation or at least has not in my many uses of it. I guess that would depend on how much you took.
I usually take ACV in water first and often add lugol's Iodine. Both known to help prevent food poisioning. If that does not work quickly I take several capsules of Charcoal.
I wish I had known about this a couple of years ago when I got bad food poisoning. At least I know about the Charcoal now. Every household should have Activated Charcoal in it."
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[YEA] 06/21/2007: Norman from Edmonton, Canada: "Our family has used activated charcoal tablets as a quick remedy for digestive problems for years. In Asia one can buy them for pennies, and with the spicy foods there and possible diaheria at times they are a life saver. Recently I moved back to Canada and feel like I am in a 3rd world country. Anything connected with health and well being is either unavailable or overpriced. How sad that we can not even buy a harmless product that can save ones life when an accidental poisoing occurs. You will only realize how much Canada has peddled backwards in the past 10 years when you visit other countries."
Replies08/13/2009: Connie from Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA replies: "Thank you God for the Internet. Can you ship things like that into Canada?"
11/07/2011: Nadia from Nyc, Ny replies: "The more I read about activated charcoal the more I understand that clay as the same effects.. it is excellent for the elimination of toxins.In France where I grew up clay is a common remedy as well as charcoal, for upset stomach, ulcer soothing, bugs stings, burns, poison, diarrhea, skin problems, etc...
in poultice or ingested..
for infos check out www.naturalnews.com/022898.html
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[YEA] 11/28/2005: Christine from Lancaster, CA: "I have been using charcoal for approx 14 yrs. In our home it has been used for nausea/vomiting; diarrhea; upset stomach; belching; heart burn; gas; indigestion; poultices over painful areas on diffent parts of the body; pasty poultice over insect bites, over the stomach in a poultice for fevers. As a nurse, I highly recommend it to all."
Replies11/21/2009: Maeryn from Calgary, Ab replies: "A friend of mine has terrible (TERRIBLE) acne all across his face, neck, shoulders, and back. Its not worms. He cannot take any sort of med because it will mess up the growth plates where his arm was operated on a few years ago. I am currently in the process of compiling a treatment for him based on organic and alternative medicines (cleansing him from the inside out. ) As a nurse, do you have any advice for a facial / skin mask? (I'm getting into nutritional therapy, so this stuff fascinates me)"
06/05/2011: Gogopop from Oakland, Ca replies: "I'd be curious if your friend developed the acne after the surgery. I had my wisdom teeth pulled when I was 25 and was under local anesthesia. The next day I woke up with light acne that later turned into bad acne and boils. I saw a couple of dermatologists that all said it was adult acne. I had perfectly clear skin before the procedure. I did many cleanses and juicing a couple years later which helped but finally got rid of it when I did an intense cleanse where I was taking niacin and in a dry sauna for several hours a day for 30 days. Anesthesia stays in your system/fat cells for a very long time. I would think the charcoal would really help but I would also recommend niacin flush and sweating the toxins out."
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CHARCOAL SIDE EFFECTS
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[QUESTION] 08/19/2009: Kelly from Mt. Healthy, Ohio: "I have been considering using activated charcoal for multiple conditions, but i'm not sure if it causes constipation, that's the last thing I need right now. any advise and experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!"
Replies06/06/2010: Tina from Toledo, Ohio, Usa replies: "I take a heaping tablespoon of activated charcoal in 2 cups of water and have lots of fiber-foods(vegetable!)during the day as well as lots of water. I don't have a problem with constipation as long as I drink sufficiently and eat fiber-foods."
06/19/2011: Diamond from Salisbury, Usa replies: "Kelly from Ohio; I usually do a complete cleanse before introducing my system to some thing new or different;so if the charcoal does block you up, you have enough time inbetween bowel movements to do the charcoal then again work on your bowel movements. I use one of the very best cleanses ever for the past fifteen years, it's a twin pack of multi-herb digestion & detox support the other bottle is multi-fiber cleanse;you take one of each herb(2), morn. Noon & night and this herb will let you know it's time to go potty haha because it's Dynamite, but it's bought in an herbal store & very affordable. Good luck"
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DIARRHEA
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[YEA] 01/16/2006: Odilon from Palm Coast, FL: "Raw Activated Charcoal, works like a dream for diarrhea, in hours not days."
Replies[YEA] 12/14/2011: Cameron from Brisbane, Qld, Australia replies: "Yes, works very fast. Mix some Activated Charcoal in some juice, about a Teaspoon, let it fall to the bottom before mixing and drinking because it floats and any vigorous mixing bfore it sinks will have it all over the place. Also works for stomach upsets, gas and vomiting. Vomiting may take up to 3 doses but it will work, be prepared as black Charcoal Vomit is awful if you miss the bag or toilet."
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FOOD POISONING
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[YEA] 05/22/2011: Ngok Ti from Busan, South Korea: "Last may 10, I accidentally drank tea from a restaurant which might not have prepared it clean. Within 30 mins from when I finished drinking, my stomach started churning painfully and I had severe diarrhea for 3 days. Since I was already alarmed that the condition didn't get better even after taking loperamide, I turned for help from the Chinese drugstore which advised me to take 3 activated carbon capsules before bedtime 3 hours after dinner. As soon as I took the first dose that evening, the diarrhea stopped. My stomach was still a bit painful so I took another dose the following evening. That worked great."
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[YEA] 11/06/2008: Mitsue from Wishart, Queensland Australia: "One late afternoon I bought Sushi with raw salmon in it, it must have been sitting there all day, after eating it I had very bad case of vomiting and diarrhea for almost 3 weeks. I remembered that charcoal helps with the poison, and I had charcoal my mother sent me for purifying water. I just was so desperate I just cracked a small piece and ate it. Surprising as it is, my vomiting and diarrhea stopped almost immediately. I should have taken it sooner.. So I have medicated charcoal tablet in my medicine cupboard now and when I had vomiting the other I took one straight away and I was fine!!"
Replies08/18/2010: Yoda from Dubai, Uae replies: "Charcoal is very effective against food poisoning and diarrhea. It stops the vomiting and trips to the toilet in a matter of hours. Several years ago I had food poisoning and diarrhea after having salad. The cream in the salad had gone bad in the summer heat. Soon after having the salad I started vomiting and after an hour diarrhea. I visted a doctor who prescribed me medicine for the food poisoning. However, I was in the same condition the next day and had become severely dehydrated and weak from the diarrhea. I remembered an article I had read in Readers Digest about a certain Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler. He had saved countless lives in a Japanese POW camp by giving the prisoners charcoal made by burning bamboo sticks and water from boiled rice. I found a piece of wood lying in the shed and burnt it on the kitchen stove to make charcoal (much to my mothers dismay). After having a teaspoon of the wood charcoal, my diarrhea stopped in less then an hour. Then I boiled some starchy rice and and drank a glass of water from boiled rice with some salt. In the evening I repeated the treatment and totally recovered in less than 12 hours. In food poisoning and diarrhea, the intestines become inflamed and cannot absorb any nutrition. The rice water contains simple starches which the body easily absorbs and gets nutrition. It is therefore able to fight the illness and recover much more quickly. The salt in the rice water helps in replacing a part of the electrolytes."
10/24/2011: Cameron from Brisbane, Qld, Australia replies: "I must comment on and correct the previous poster. Charcoal works by ABsorbing poisons and is effective from the moment it gets to the stomach, it does not stop ADsorbing poisons until it exits your body through your anus. Charcoal works in the Colon just as effectively as it does in the stomach and for the same reason as an enema. It prevents any toxins in the gut from being reabsorbed by your body from your gut due to a slow or blocked bowel. There are no better alternatives for ERs than charcoal, medical research shows charcoal as the most effective primary treatment for poisoning or drug overdose and is effective until at least an hour after poisoning/overdose. Do not administer Charcoal to a person who is unconsious except in the most dire circumstances.My daughter has Leukemia and we were forced by Authorities to submit her for Chemotherapy, she had a severe reaction to a Chemo drug during treatment and eneded up in ICU, then a regular ward for 3 weeks recovering. I use Charcoal to detox the Chemo drugs out of her now to avoid side effects. Recemntly though she had some Doxorubicin an extremely dangerous Chemo drug along with Pegaspargase, we did not get home to administer the charcoal until at least 4 hours after her dose, all of a sudden she was suffering from severe abdominal pain, nausea, joint, bone pain and vomiting. I gave her 1 tablespoon of charcoal in juice and she was in bed asleep less than 5 minutes later with no more syptoms. I am the biggest fan of Charcoal, I have a lot of experience applying it and have done extensive reading about the most amazing and under rated substance I have ever discovered. I never ever leave home without it now.
Charcoal is still the treatment of choice at virtually all ERs that I am aware of, current 2011. Charcoal is the most effective remedy for poisons and toxins of all sorts, it has no known side effects of any sort except to make your Poo go black. Charcoal is not known to ADsorb Nutrients from the body! Charcoal is effective for anything except Solvents, Acids, Highly Alkaline Products or other petroleum based products. Ruling out those few things, it leaves us with an effective remedy for bites and stings of all sorts including spiders and snakes, please seek urgent medical attention for snake or spider bites. To use Charcoal as First Aid for snake or spider bites, apply as a wet Poultice, covered in plastic wrap to stop it drying out. Change as often as possible until you recieve medical help. You can also use Charcoal in a bath, it relieves pain almost instantly.
Diahhrea, Stomach Pain, Nausea, Topical Ulcers and a host of other conditions all can be treated with Charcoal. Nausea can be stopped in as little as 1 minute, vomiting stops in less than 5 minutes, retake charcoal if the charcoal slurry is vomited until vomiting stops, usually less than 3 times. Diahhrea, take a tablespoon in water or juice after each runny stool, your next firm stool will be quite black but do not worry. For Topical Ulcers, make a Poultice with 3 tablespoons Charcoal and 3 tablespoons Starch or Ground Flax Seed (keeps moisture in) and apply this to the cleaned Ulcer site on the back of a clean dressing. Cover the dressing with Plastic to stop the poultice drying out, change every 4 hours to 6 hours.
You may also try Charcoal as a Poultice for Kidney or Liver problems as it will help detox these through the largest organ of your body(skin) quite easily and effectively, change every 4 to six hours, you will notice a urine smell, this means its working."
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[YEA] Shawna from Mountlake Terrace, WA: "I have had multiple issues with food poisoning all throughout my life. I had a Naturalpath tell me once to take 3-4 charcoal pills two times a day at the onset of pain and queasyness, then continue the same for 3 days afterwards. You can purchase charcoal pills from any health food store or in some local corner drug stores. I have used this remedy for about 15 yrs now and it's ALWAYS worked. My husband just had it and he took the pills and he felt better right away and was able to keep down food and water."
Replies[YEA] 06/30/2008: Al from Opelousas, USA replies: "I too had food poisoning so bad that I was sent to the emergency room, during which time, I was given 2 liters of Sodium Chloride(??). Of course the hospital wants you to pass (diahrrea) the poison, so nothing was administered. I sent a relative to the drug store for Activate Charcoal capsules and followed the recommended dosage; 1gm/hour...within 6-7 hours I could eat small amounts and not experience nauseau or diahrrea(sp?)You should keep a bottle in the refrigerator (safely)."
08/24/2011: Scott from Brisbane, Queensland Australia replies: "Hi All,Despite what you read everywhere on charcoal being used in the emergency department, it went out of use about 6 years ago. It showed no benefit to using in drug overdoses as most poisons are absorbed within 20-30 mins from the stomach. This is usually the time frame before the person gets to treatment I.E. In ambulance transport so keep that in mind if you are trying to use it for this purpose. While we still keep it around it was found that the risk of gastric problems GIT blockage / constipation or rupture was too great to any beneficial effect it may have. So in systematic reviews on the topic, the use of charcoal for this purpose is contraindicated.
Also, about 10 years ago they started packaging the charcoal in sorbitol which is a lubricant / apperient that helps with moving the charcoal through the system. I have just been looking at this site as I have just started using it for flatulence control from IBS so will let you know how this goes, but I think as long as you drink plenty of water then it shouldn't be a problem. I remember the patients I used to have to look after in the bad old days who were given charcoal and not much water and they used to have to strain to "shit black bricks" lol. Just wanted to clear this thing up about the emergency room thing. :-)"
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HANGOVER CURE
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[YEA] 01/18/2006: Adrian from Sydney, Australia: "When my friends and i used to drink a lot in our early twenties, to avoid hangovers we would eat charcoal after having drank a lot of alcohol. Must be taken with food to work properly. The charcoal would absorb the toxins (i suppose colours and preservatives in the scotch, bourbon etc) and we would not get the slightest hangover!"
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[YEA] 01/02/2006: Shane from Trail, BC, Canada: "I was told that if you want to prevent the unpleasant effects of a hangover you can take an activated charcoal capsule with each alcoholic beverage which will absorb the harmful elements in the alcohol which cause the hangover."
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IBS
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[YEA] 08/04/2008: Annabell from Bakersfield, California: "Irritable Bowel Syndrome: I am 33 years old female with a sensitive stomach..Almost everything I consume always result in heavy gas and bloating. A friend recommended to take Charcoal pills..I have tried almost every prescription medications there is and was excited that charcoal is an old asian alternative medications. I take 1-2 capsule 1-2hours prior to eating..I make sure to have water intake at least 8 glasses a day. Within 1wk I felt immediate results, less bloating, irrability and back to having a regular bowel movement.
Happy stomach."
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