You’re familiar with using charcoal in your barbeque pit, but you may not have heard of ingesting it for medicinal purposes. Now, don’t think you’ll scoop up some because doing so could be lethal.
If you’re eating simply organic, you’ll probably not have an occasion to need this miracle powder. Activated charcoal is used by many for flatulence but there doesn’t appear to be actual medical proof that it works for this discomfort.
What activated charcoal does best is to mop up poisons and toxins in the digestive tract. Researchers say that it reduces a poisonous substance by at least 60% if ingested promptly. It is most effective when given within a half hour after ingesting the bad food or poison.
Since activated charcoal is not digested, it absorbs the toxins and is easily passed on through the digestive tract. A few substances that don’t bind well with activated charcoal include alcohol, arsenic or iodine.
Activated charcoal comes in pills and powder. If you use the powder, be sure to ingest it through a straw or it could stain your teeth, but this will wear off. You could even add a mild laxative to speed up the time toxins will be removed.
If you’ve taken any medication or supplement within a couple hours time before you ingest the activated charcoal, you may want to consult your naturopath or doctor about retaking your meds.
Ipecac syrup is the time tested home remedy for poisoning, so if you’re taking this syrup, don’t take activated charcoal at the same time.
Particularly in the Summer months, it’s a good idea to keep a few of these pills handy just in case you ingest foods that may have been sitting too long in a warm area. Most of us have experienced diarrhea, nausea and vomiting after a meal. Just in case, it is prudent to have some first aid ready to come to your rescue.
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