Active charcoal has been used for thousands of years now. It is the natural treatment used to trap toxins or any chemicals from the body.

What Exactly Active Charcoal Is?

Activated charcoal and regular charcoal are almost similar. But, the only difference is that activated charcoal has been created for medicinal use. To create activated charcoal, regular charcoal is heated with a gas that makes the charcoal  expand, creating a porous surface that traps toxins.

Activated charcoal has been used in the medical field from a long time to trap poisoning by chemicals, drugs, and snake bites. It is very helpful for emergency removal of toxins from the body.

There are 5 significant merits of activated charcoal. They are described below.

1. It Whitens Teeth

It is an obvious question raised whether black powder will clean the teeth or not. But, you will be surprised with the output. The thing you need to do is, sprinkle the powder on toothpaste, then start to brush.

Starting it will be strange in our mouth after brushing. But later on, you will see the difference by using active charcoal. The active charcoal is tasteless and odorless; you won’t be able to tell whether you have got charcoal in your mouth. This method is cost effective to whiten teeth and shouldn’t be used for more than 3-4 times a week.

2. Reduces Acne And Improves Skin Health

Active charcoal is very helpful in removing makeup. It also improves skin health by eliminating toxins from the body.

To use activated charcoal on your skin, mix one (or one-half) capsule of the powder into a teaspoon of aloe vera gel, one teaspoon of water or rosewater, five drops of tea tree oil, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix these ingredients together until you have an even consistency. But be aware that this face mask is going to be black, and while it can stain your clothing and countertops, it won’t stain your skin. Apply to your skin, let it dry and then rinse off. Your skin will feel amazing. Many activated charcoal soaps came into existence in the market; it becomes easy to use these soaps in an effective manner.

3. Eliminates Gas

Activated charcoal reduces gas from the body after eating food such as, beans which create excess gas. It also relieves stomach upset, it is important to use this occasionally. Daily it should not be used because it may lead to side effects.

4. Reduces High Cholesterol

Medical students have already proved the importance of activated charcoal in reducing the bad cholesterol from the body. People suffering from high cholesterol issues can be relieved by activated charcoal greatly.

There are many other health and skin benefits of activated charcoal. If used efficiently it can make wonders in improving your health. You need to keep in mind to consult your doctor before using it if you’re under any other medication.

5. Body Detox

There are many different ways of using activated charcoal as a cleansing/detox agent and it’s important that you find a recipe that works for your lifestyle and body weight. If you take too much charcoal, you could become constipated. If you take too little, it won’t be effective. So use it moderately as required.

It is very important to keep in mind that, along with charcoal more water is taken. Otherwise, you could quickly become constipated.

6. Water Filtration

Active charcoal is used to filter water which contains industrial waste, pesticides, and other chemicals. But, it won’t clear bacteria and virus.

Canadian researchers declared that activated charcoal removes fluorine. This makes proper immune system functioning, and healthy kidneys and liver.

Active charcoal water filters are available for all home systems, as well as countertop models. Drink eight-10 glasses of pure water per day to help soothe the digestive tracts, keep organs operating, and provide lubrication for joints and tissues.