Activated Charcoal
Emergency Detox for Poisoning and Infections
Uses Activated Charcoal taken internally relieves gas and diarrhea and binds
ingested poisons. Used as a poultice it draws infection and toxins out of
wounds. Taken internally it binds toxins in the gut.
Dosage Taken internally, 4 to 6 capsules, up to every hour as needed.
Dr. Myatt's Comment:
Activated charcoal adsorbs, or "draws," 17 times it's own volume in fluids.
(Adsorption is much faster than absorption). When given for internal poisoning,
it adsorbs toxins and prevents them from entering the bloodstream. We use it in
conventional medicine for this purpose. When used externally, charcoal has the
same "drawing" effect. It's the ONLY thing to do for a Brown Recluse Spider
bite. (Conventional medical treatment consists of giving both an antibiotic and
prednisone, both of which are basically worthless in preventing the inevitable
tissue damage that will follow.) But placing a charcoal poultice over the bite
site will pull the toxins out of the system, usually in as little as one hour. I
have also used it successfully in Black Widow Spider bites (not as serious as a
Brown Recluse bite, but very painful). Two M.D. colleagues of mine tell me that
it works well for snake bite, and I would certainly use it in this instance if I
had occasion to. Every household should have charcoal on hand!
EnteraKlenz
This chocolate-mint flavored drink mix of activated charcoal and bentonite
represents a method that is recognized as a systemic detoxifier. It adsorbs most
organic chemicals and many inorganic chemicals.
Recommended Dosage: varies, typically 10 to 30 grams per day.
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Activated Charcoal Capsules
Each capsule contains: 280 mg of the Highest quality U.S.P. Activated Charcoal
in a preservative-free gelatin capsule.
Recommended Dosage: 2 to 6 capsules, as required.
Product # 514 (100 capsules) $10.30
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How to Use ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
What it is
Charcoal is a by-product of burning wood, coconut shells, bone or other
material. “Activated” charcoal is produced when a substance is burned in air or
steam at high temperature. This “activation” increases the “adsorptive”
properties of charcoal.
What it does
Charcoal is an adsorptive* substance. It has a network of fine pores on its
surface. These pores will will quickly bind up to 17 times the charcoal weight
in substances such as liquids and gasses. This is why charcoal is effectively
used to remove moisture from supplement and pharmaceutical bottles. It will also
adsorb gases, odors and a wide variety of substances.
*as opposed to absorptive, where a substance is taken in by a cell across the
cell membrane. Adsorption is instantaneous; absorption is a much slower process.
When & Why to Use Charcoal
Charcoal is effective in adsorbing many poisons from the stomach. It also
adsorbs gas. Because of this, it is effective at binding food and chemical
poisons in the stomach and gas from the intestinal tract. It will also adsorb
excess bowel fluid and halt diarrhea.
Used externally, charcoal is unequalled for pulling pus, toxins, venom and
infective material from skin wounds.
How to Make a CHARCOAL POULTICE
You will need:
- Charcoal (powder or capsules)
- material: gauze, underpad, bandage,
paper towel, sheet pieces or teabag
- water (if available)
To Make:
Mix charcoal and water (sufficient amount to cover area being treated) in a
disposable cup. If you have capsules, open them up into the cup. Tablets are not
as effective. I do not recommend them except in a “pinch.” Add a small amount of
water to make a “slurry” (Suspension of charcoal and water). Place charcoal
slurry on gauze or other material, spreading an area sufficient to cover area
being treated. Place material so there is one thin layer of material between
charcoal and flesh.
To Use:
Apply to infected area. Hold in place with ace bandage, athletic tape, safety
pins - whatever suits the area being treated. leave in place for 3-6 hours.
Apply a fresh poultice if needed, until all signs of infection are gone.
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