CHARCOAL ACTIVATED
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Activated charcoal has an amazing ability to "attract" and absorb.
This makes it ideal for removing poisons from the body.
It is approved by the FDA in place of ipecac for internal poisoning. The
poisons adhere to the large surface area of the specially-processed, finely
ground powder so that both are eliminated together.
Charcoal will actually absorb intestinal gas, giving relief from bloating
and acting to remove the intestinal coating that prevents normal absorption
and removal of gas via the blood and lungs.
It is also used internally for hangover, high cholesterol, food poisoning
and to remove wastes from underactive kidneys or liver.
It is used externally for insect bites/stings and surface infections.
If used in an open wound, be sure to rinse out before the skin heals to
avoid skin discoloration from trapped charcoal. Charcoal does NOT absorb
caustics like lye or salts such as potassium nitrate very well.
Don't use for more than a few days at a time; it
absorbs nutrients too.
