Charcoal Powder: Benefits and Uses


The health benefits and uses of Charcoal powder, also known as activated carbon

1. Regular charcoal is processed and heated to make “activated charcoal powder” This can be used for all kinds of purposes.

2. You can use this as a fantastic tooth whitener. Simply brush your teeth with this once or twice per week.  This will remove stains and plaque build-up.

3. This will also work to remove the source of bad breath.

4. Activated charcoal works because it is highly porous and causes the adsorption of toxins.

5. It is used in medicine in large doses to help those who have overdosed on chemicals, medicines and toxins. 

6. A digestive cleanse can be achieved by taking 10 grams of activated charcoal powder an hour and a half before each meal. Be sure to drink plenty water. This will cleanse toxins from the digestive tract, effectively reducing joint and muscle pain. You will also have more energy and increased cognitive function.

7. It is also used to prevent hangovers, as it reduces the alcohol concentration in the blood,

8. Activated charcoal is also used in water filters to remove harmful chemicals, particularly from tap water.

9. Aquarium fish tanks filters can be loaded with charcoal powder to remove ammonia from fish waste and other toxins in the water. This helps your pets to stay healthy. 

10. It can be applied to bee stings and mosquito bites. Simply add a tablespoon of the powder to a little cocoa butter, or coconut oil. Dab the skin with this, regularly over the course of a few hours, or until the pain subsides 

11. Activated charcoal combined with aloe vera gel can be applied directly to the face to treat acne and pimples. 

12. It has also been shown to reduce cholesterol levels, also preventing sclerosis in the heart and coronary blood vessels.

13. Be sure to consult a doctor before taking charcoal supplements, as it can interfere with any prescribed medication.

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