It is true that many health conditions can elicit the above-mentioned symptoms aside from having a toxic body. All the same, the use of charcoal as part or whole treatment for those are incontestable.
Our interest in charcoal is due to the fact that it is produced from plants.
Charcoal has been used for medicine since time immemorial. As early as 1550 BC, the healing properties of charcoal were documented by the Egyptians. Medicinal charcoal is mostly produced from nontoxic, non-resinous soft woods such as coconut shell. The more porous a charcoal tablet is, the more effective it is in adsorbing toxic matters in the system.
It purifies oil, water, air and prevent foods from becoming rancid.
Charcoal is known to adsorb substances over 300 of its own weight. This substance has its place in therapeutics as it mostly takes the place of antidotes to oral drug poisoning or overdose.
Taking charcoal with lots of water ensures that the constipation- induced phenomenon linked with much charcoal intake is drastically minimized.
Please note that charcoal has been found to interfere with the absorption of medications and nutrients from foods and food supplement including enzymes, phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals and for this reason, charcoal should be taken preferably in an empty stomach such as first thing in the morning or at least 2-3 hours before or after meals or any other medication.
Charcoal helps in the treatment of diarrhea.
Relieves bloating of stomach (as a result of gas).
External application of charcoal alleviates pain and itching.
It is a good remedy for intestinal ulcers.
It benefits most digestive ailments such as nausea, vomiting and acid reflux.
Combats mouth and body odour.
It is used in the treatment of dyspepsia and indigestion.
It counteracts toxic effect from drug overdose.
It counteracts stomach and intestinal toxins.
It is used externally for cleaning wounds.
It lowers total cholesterol and LDL
