History of Charcoal
You might have heard of charcoal because it's used in hospitals to help treat accidental poisonings in children and adults. The activated charcoal is ingested where it absorbs toxins and poisons out of the stomach. The pores of the charcoal trap chemicals, toxins and poisons and as they move through the body, they pick up more toxins before being expelled. Activated charcoal is also used for food poisonings, bloating and other maladies that involve the stomach and digestive system.
Activated Charcoal Detox
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You can add the powder directly to a bandage, which can be slightly messy, or you can create a balm of your own using beeswax and oils along with activated charcoal powder.
Juice Drinks
There are plenty of lemonade, charcoal concoctions on the market for cleansing the body. If you don't want to buy one, you could create your own using natural ingredients you purchase. It's a great way to detox chemicals out of your system once a week or every few days.
When you use activated charcoal as part of a cleanse or to clear up an upset stomach, you should be aware of the fact that it can also absorb nutrients from the foods you're eating. It can also absorb vitamins, supplements or medications you're taking on a daily basis. Make sure you're not using charcoal immediately before or after taking medications.
U. S. National Library of Medicine
National Institute of Health http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1306980/ Mayo Clinic