From skin health to heart health, charcoal is linked to a number of incredible health benefits and we will talk about all of it here.
As we all know, charcoal is simply a product of burnt wood which is black in colour. There is another kind of charcoal called “Activated charcoal”.
Activated charcoal and the common charcoal we know are no different except the former is burnt in the presence of gas. For ages, charcoal has been used for treating certain health conditions like diarrhea and others due to its medicinal prowess.
In this article, I will show you 8 incredible benefits of charcoal for the body. So keep reading.
8 Wonders of Charcoal for the Body
1. Neutralizing poisons
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The first wonder of charcoal discovered several years ago is it potential of neutralizing poison. Charcoal contains anti-toxic properties which help it to fight poison.
Years back, our grandparents used to grind charcoal and salt together and then add water to make a drink for treating emergency conditions like poisoning. This method proved to be effective and it is still used in modern hospitals.
2. It cures diarrhea
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Back in those days, my grandmother used to grind charcoal and add water to it to make a charcoal drink. This drink was given to any of the family members who may be suffering from stomach upset especially diarrhea.
Recent studies have now shown that charcoal has some properties which make it fight bacteria that cause this health condition.
3. It prevent flatulence
Another great wonder which is still unbelievable by many scientists is how charcoal gets rid “intestine gas” simply called “flatulence”.
The texture of charcoal is such that, gases can easily travel through it thereby reducing the occurrence of this embarrassing moment.
4. It purifies water
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If you’ve ever lived in a typical Ghanaian village, then you will remember this particular wonder of charcoal. Back those days, before camphor, our grandmothers added charcoal to water overnight before we can drink it. why?
Recent studies have shown that charcoal when put in water, it traps and gathers all harmful substances like bacteria and others in a way of filtering it.
Aside from that, it also adds some minerals like calcium and others into the water, hence, making the water more healthy. If you thinking about the “odour” don’t worry, charcoal handles that as well.
5. It heals wound
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Another great wonder here. Recent studies have shown that activated charcoal benefits can important for people dealing with wounds. Its antibacterial properties can destroy all sort of bacteria in the wound.
6. Hangover
If you notice signs like feeling dizzy, having a headache, want to vomit, your body being dehydrated, feeling pains in your muscle and others, then it might be a warning of last nights “buzz.”
Hangover can be very severe, however, adding charcoal to some of your home remedies can help curb this particular health condition.
7. It can prevent body odour
You read that right. Nowadays there are a lot of deodorants out there thanks charcoal. Like how it filters water, it has a great property for getting rid of bad smells. It can also be used to remove harmful gases from refrigerators.
8. It can make teeth white
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The antibacterial and antitoxins property of charcoal can be very effective to prevent gum diseases and ensuring white teeth.
In fact, there are a lot of remedies out there on using charcoal for teeth whitening, may you give it a try.
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