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The uses of carbon are dated back to history so that its origins can’t be claimed. Earliest it was documented to be used by Indians as a water filtration treatment and carbonized wood was used as a medical adsorbent and purifying agent by the Greeks as early as 1500 B.C. and similar uses throughout history have been reported by a variety of authors. The medical and healing uses of charcoal are also extended back to Egyptian times near 1550 B.C. . . . Its earlier uses included the treatment of epilepsy and anthrax. Later in 1700’s it was used to control bile excretions in body. And then it also played a major role in 1870’s and 1920’s acting as an antidote for poisons and curing intestinal disorders.

Active Charcoal is being effectively used in the treatment of humans, animals, homes and gardens too.  It can be used orally and in the form of a poultice.

In Humans Active Charcoal helps:

• As an emergency treatment for several kinds of poisoning and overdoses
• By absorbing impurities from stomach and releasing them via natural gestational system
• Work as a laxative due to sorbitol (sometimes included in charcoal) which helps elimination of poisonous substances from the body
• In reducing inflammation caused by insect stings
• In whitening teeth naturally
• In treating food poisoning
• In general detoxification
• Reducing cholesterol
• As an active antidote
• Anti-aging

 In Animals Active Charcoal helps:

• Prevent animal poisoning
• When our pets come in contact with toxic plants, fertilizers, pesticides etc.
• Pet odors

In Homes Active Charcoal helps:

• In the form of gas masks and water filters to remove toxins
• In cleaning the impurities from the air
• In eliminating odors from homes, offices, bathrooms etc
• Cleaning refrigerators, icebox, freezers, empty closets, storage areas, gym bags, lockers, boots, diaper pails, garbage cans, work areas etc
• accelerates the elimination of many industrial and environmental intoxicants

How to use Activated Charcoal:

• Charcoal powder is available at local dispensaries.
• Mix charcoal with a little water to form a wet paste that is moderate in stability.
• Apply the paste to the affected area so that it covers fully. Cover with a gauze.
• It can also be used orally in water.
• Mix a table spoon of charcoal powder in glass water. Mix it well and drink it.
• Add water to the remaining residue to drink the rest.
• This mixture should be taken two to three hours before taking any meals.
• It can also be placed in a glass jar or plastic container, with a few holes in the lid, replace the lid, and put the container near the source of smell.
• It will eliminate the smell immediately

Activated charcoal has so many advantages that it is very convenient as well as useful to keep it at hand to prevent curing many emergency situations. To date it is being used in different ways to effect the environment, our personal lives and medical fields in new exciting applications. Further advancement in this field can lead to major discoveries treating major diseases at initial stages.