How to use activated charcoal:
For teeth whitening with activated charcoal, wet a toothbrush and dip it into activated charcoal powder. Then brush your teeth as you would normally, but pay special attention to the areas that show the most staining. Sip a bit of water, swish it through your mouth thoroughly and spit. Then rinse your mouth well until your spit is clear. For best results, brush your teeth with activated charcoal powder 2–3 times per week. If your teeth become sensitive to activated charcoal use, then stop using it.
The activated charcoal dose for alleviating gas is about 500 milligrams one hour prior to a typical gas-producing meal, with a full glass of water. Follow this with an additional glass of water immediately thereafter to help get the charcoal into your system, where it can bind with gas-producing elements.
If there is visible mold in your home, it must be mitigated properly. It’s important to wear gloves and a protective mask to keep from inhaling toxic mold during cleanup. You can use a mixture of activated charcoal, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil and borax to clean mold off hard surfaces and prevent mold from growing in the future.
Activated charcoal water filters are available for whole-home systems, as well as countertop models. Drink 8–10 glasses of pure water per day to help soothe the digestive tract, fight fatigue, keep organs operating, and provide lubrication for joints and tissues.
Adults take 25 grams at onset of diarrhea and nausea symptoms or when food poisoning is suspected, and children should be given 10 grams. Increase dosage as necessary. Remember, it’s essential that adequate water is consumed when activated charcoal is taken. In the event of poisoning, call 911 immediately.
Proper dosing is imperative. According to the Univeristy of michigan health system, 50 to 100 grams (not milligrams!) is used in cases of poisoning in adults and 10 to 25 grams for children. Activated charcoal for dogs is sometimes given to absorb poison under the care of your veterinarian.
After a mosquito bite or bee sting, mix one capsule of activated charcoal with ½ tablespoon of coconut oil, and dab on affected area. Reapply every 30 minutes until itching and discomfort are gone. As activated charcoal stains nearly everything it touches, wrap the area with a bandage.
To treat bites from snakes and spiders, including the brown recluse or black widow, you want to cover a larger area than just a small bandage, as the bacteria and viruses that lead to tissue damage need to be mitigated quickly.
Create a wrap out of fabric that’s big enough to go around the affected area twice. Dab the mixture of coconut oil and activated charcoal on the fabric, and wrap. Secure the area with bandages. Reapply every two to three hours, rinsing well between applications.
To treat acne, mix one activated charcoal capsule with two teaspoons of aloe vera gel, and smooth the combination over your face. Let it dry and then rinse it off completely. The activated charcoal binds with environmental toxins and dirt that contribute to acne. It’s also good for spot treatments.
To promote an activated charcoal detox of your digestive system, take 10 grams 90 minutes prior to each meal, for two days. You can use activated charcoal tablets or use powder to make an activated charcoal drink.
During the cleanse, eat only organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meat and wild fish. If during the cleanse you experience constipation, this is a sure sign you’re not consuming enough water! Drink a glass of warm water with a slice of lemon and a touch of honey every half hour until constipation is relieved.
Take two activated charcoal capsules per day after exposure to nonorganic foods, heavy meals or after contact to other toxins. This supports better cognitive function, a reduction in brain frog, healthier kidney and liver function, and a healthier gastrointestinal tract.
Take 4–32 grams per day for four weeks. Don’t take activated charcoal within 90 minutes to two hours of taking any prescription medication or supplements as it can prevent proper absorption.
Note of caution: Be careful when using activated charcoal topically or in powered form, for it can (and will) stain grout and fabrics. Protect counters, floors and clothing before using. If you have crowns, caps or porcelain veneers, it’s possible that activated charcoal will stain them.
Is it safe to eat activated charcoal or to use it topically? For the activated charcoal uses mentioned here, it’s generally deemed safe for most individuals. According to research published in the International Journal of Science and Research activated charcoal is safe for most adults when used short-term.
Organic steam Activated ( not chemically) Charcoal capsules 500mg (coconut shell).