Activated charcoal - an amazing ability to
“attract” and absorb.
This property 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. Commonly used
in hospitals for drug overdoses.
It is also used externally for insect
bites/stings and surface infections.
Research: Activated Charcoal (over
1800 studies, 169 clinical trials); In one
double-blind study, charcoal significantly
reduced bloating and abdominal cramps
associated with gaseousness. In another
randomized placebo controlled study,
charcoal lowered the frequency deaths
associated with food poisoning.
Lancet. 2003 Jun 7;361(9373):1935-8
Multiple-dose activated charcoal for
treatment of yellow oleander poisoning: a
single-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled
trial.
