Do you know what Activated Charcoal powder is and how it’s used? It is one essential aid we would never be without in our home. And not just in our home but in our vehicles and purses as well. It’s that important to have on hand in case of emergencies. You might be wondering why we carry this black powder around with us and how exactly it’s used. I am so excited to share some of our experiences with you!
First, let me mention that Activated Charcoal powder is amazing at binding to and removing toxins from our bodies. Emergency rooms use it when someone has been poisoned. They just charge you a lot of money for a simple little powder! But, Activated Charcoal is useful for way more than serious poisoning. It can be taken internally or used topically. It really is a miracle powder, in our opinion, for a whole host of reasons.
Saved at the Beach
We took a girls’ trip to Jekyll Island in the spring. My Mom, our 5 girls, and I were looking forward to a lovely weekend together. The first evening we sat outside a quaint little cafe and all indulged in some delicious ice cream. We decided to share two containers of ice cream rather than each purchasing our own cup. We also shared water cups. Lots of sharing going on as we dipped our spoons into the same ice cream tubs and used the same water straws. We enjoyed a leisurely walk on the beach after “dinner” and went to bed feeling good.
The middle of the night brought an unforeseen drama! Natalie woke up sick and throwing up. She threw up three times during the night while the other girls slept, and I panicked. My mind started swirling as I thought back to the previous night. We had all shared ice cream and water. We were all going to get sick. Oh how I didn’t want to all be sick away from home!
Activated Charcoal for the Stomach Bug
But wait! I remembered I had Activated Charcoal in my bag. I immediately dumped some into my water bottle and drank it down along with lots of water. As the girls and my mom woke up the next morning, they all did the same. Throughout the day I kept waiting for someone else to get sick, and meanwhile we kept drinking our “Charcoal water” as the day progressed. By the way, it doesn’t taste bad at all, just a little bit chalky. Our kids don’t mind it one bit.
Somehow we all made it through the day without anyone getting sick. One other daughter did end up getting sick the next night after a lovely day at the beach, but the rest of us (all 5 of us!) did not get sick! I was amazed! Our family has had the stomach bug a few times through the years, and it quickly goes through everyone! But this time was different. The Activated Charcoal powder seemed to have stopped that stomach bug in its tracks. Wow! I knew Charcoal was good, but I was even more of a believer after that incident.
Charcoal Foot Bath to Relieve Stings
Lauren was running barefoot outside from our house to the garden. All of a sudden she felt like she had been bitten or stung. She ran back to the house and immediately applied Lavender Essential Oil, which we have found to bring great relief for normal bug bites. But, the pain didn’t stop. In fact, it got much worse. Her whole foot started turning red and then purple. She began having pain in her bones up to her knee, and several of her toes were stiff, numb and hard to move. What in the world? We had no idea what bit her or what she had stepped on.
Hannah immediately thought to get the Activated Charcoal powder. She filled a large mixing bowl with water and dumped in some Activated Charcoal powder. Lauren placed her foot in the water and let it soak. Within ten minutes she began to feel relief. The pain dissipated, not only at the site of the bite or sting but also, and more importantly, in her bones, and the stiffness went away completely, allowing her to walk more normally.
Her foot stayed red for another 30 minutes, but then it slowly started to turn back to its normal color. She was patient to let it soak, and within a couple of hours everything was back to normal. Her foot still itched the next couple of days off and on, like a normal sting would, but no more weird pains and numbness! We never knew what caused it, but we sure were glad it resolved for Lauren with the Activated Charcoal.
Activated Charcoal for Poisoning and Stomach Aches
Sometimes we eat something that doesn’t set well with us. And sometimes we just have tummy troubles and don’t know why. That’s when we put Activated Charcoal to use! Our little ones ask for it when they have a tummy ache. “May I have some charcoal water, please?” they ask. “Absolutely!” is always my response. We mix a little powder in a cup of water and make it into a game to see how fast they can slurp it down with a straw. Usually within 10-20 minutes they report that their tummy troubles have completely disappeared. How wonderful is that?!
There have been times where we are obliged to eat something at someone else’s house that we know won’t set well with us. But to be polite, we eat it anyways. There have been times when I prepared Activated Charcoal powder and water ahead of time, knowing that I would need to try to prevent tummy troubles before they have time to start. It has worked beautifully for my sensitive stomach!
Other times we have been exposed to someone who is not feeling well, and that’s when we’ve found it helpful to take Activated Charcoal as a preventative. It binds to the toxins we were exposed to and helps remove them from the body before we even have the chance to get sick. Amazing!
These are just a few reasons we use Activated Charcoal and always keep it with us. I have given away bottles to strangers because I’m such a believer in this wonderful black powder.
We love learning about and using natural remedies (that we have found to not have side effects) in our home. We hope you will enjoy adding this treasure in your home and car as well.
Be blessed today!
Allyson
