Its been ages since AC was used to treat common health problems; popular in villages and areas that are less accessible to proper medical care. There have been writings that all started during the time of Hippocrates and have been passed from generation to generation. It has been used to treat common diseases indigestion, insect/snake bites, and skin inflammations.
Coconut shells, bamboo, animal bones, and some medicinal woods are used in making Activated charcoal. It is believed that they don't produce harmful chemicals in the process of burning. There have been scientific studies about charcoal therapy and had explained its adsorption process. Thus, make it more reliable with the explanation of science on it.
With the help of science and advanced medicine, charcoal became popular as an antidote for poisoning. Studies also claimed its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral capability. Now it is commercially available as capsules and tablets.
Some of the substances that can be adsorbed by charcoal are:
poisons from plants or animals
iron
lead
mercury
alcohol
aspirin
narcotics
and a lot more...
My family is living proof that charcoal is very effective. We have been using it for more than a decade even before it was commercialized and abundantly available. It has been introduced to us by a fellow churchmate. He was diagnosed with cancer and was given only 6 months to live. He opts for alternative medicine since cancer treatments are very costly. By the time we met him, he already surpassed 4years over his due.
MY TESTIMONIES
Way back in 2012, my nephew who is 5 years old had a severe teeth infection. He got a fever and pus on his gums. My brother went to seek medical help at one of the top hospitals in the country. They planned to extract 5 teeth. We thought that it's too risky for a 5year old kid to undergo extraction of 5 teeth so we seek for 2nd opinion. A family friend who is a doctor and an AC user suggest charcoal therapy first. So we did try the charcoal therapy for 2 days and it keeps getting better and better. Now, surprisingly He still has his teeth on.
My mother has been hospitalized he was diagnosed hypertensive, high uric acid, and stones in her gall bladder. After regularly drinking charcoal she went back for a follow-up check and by God's grace, all tests were clear. From that moment up to the present, she's using AC as her maintenance drug.
My father has long been suffering from a skin disease he doesn't want to go to dermatologists so he used over-the-counter ointments. He was hesitant at first to use AC so he tried ointments. When he can't see any improvements he then gave AC a try. He applied AC and olive oil mixture to his skin at night before he sleeps and let it on overnight. Itchiness subsides and it left away just scars in a week. Since then he became a fan of AC.
I'm using AC when I have a bad hangover.
Believe me or not, we don't have anything on our first aid kit but AC. We are using it to cure fever, minor wounds, and bites. We are taking it every day to help in our detoxification.
Let me share with you our charcoal recipe 😊😊 Do not drink activated charcoal along with any other drug/ medicine.
For everyday drink, best to drink in the evening before bedtime
For fever drink every after 4/6 hours
Charcoal drink
1/2 cup of warm water
1/2 to 1 teaspoon of activated charcoal powder
1/2 teaspoon honey
or you may add into your favorite drink (coffee, tea, or juice)
Charcoal poultice for wounds
3-4 spoonfuls of Ac
1 teaspoon of olive oil, you may add more oil until you reach desired consistency preferably not runny. You may use grapeseed oil or avocado oil.
Apply directly to the affected area and cover with a bandage/ gauze.
Teeth whitening
put 1/4 teaspoon of AC into a pea-sized toothpaste used it to brush your teeth
Body scrub
3-4 tablespoon AC
2 tablespoon oatmeal
2 tablespoon honey(you may add more depending on the consistency you desire)
Mix all together rub gently and leave for 3-5 minutes before washing it off.
If you are also an AC user let me know and share your stories too in the comment section. Thank you😊