Activated carbon

is a fine, black powder that is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic carbon that has been treated with oxygen. The treatment results in a highly porous charcoal. This carbon adsorbs a wide range of impurities and contaminants, including chlorine, odors, and pigments. Activated charcoal is also used in water filters and chemical purification processes. What not: substances, like sodium, fluoride, and nitrates, are not as attracted to the carbon. Contaminants are also removed more effectively if they are in contact with the activated charcoal for a longer time. Due to its high degree of microporosity, just one gram of activated carbon has a surface area in excess of 500 m².

Historically uses it is used after a person swallows or absorbs almost any toxic drug or chemical. Activated charcoal is considered to be the most effective single agent available. Great for healthdetox for a week or on a daily base. Because we live in a toxic world.

History: in 1831 Professor Touery showed the detoxifying properties in front of his distinguished colleagues at the French Academy of Medicine when he drank a lethal dose of strychnine and lived to tell the tale. He had combined the deadly poison with activated charcoal.

Effects:

1/ Anti heart burn. Gastroesophageal reflux is a digestive disorder that occurs when stomach acid travels back up your esophagus. This can cause a burning sensation in your chest, known as heartburn, that tends to get worse after eating or when lying down and can be quite painful. Activated charcoal can help treat both conditions by soaking up the excess acid in your stomach.

2/ Anti poisoning. Activated charcoal is most effective in treating cases of poisoning if it is taken immediately after the toxin is ingested or within 30 minutes. While there are differing views on how much activated charcoal you should take, the substance is harmless as a one-off dose, and you should therefore take a minimum of 50 g to ensure maximum absorption of the toxin.

3/ Stomach Bloating With its ability to absorb most poisons, charcoal can also be very effective in soaking up the gases and bacteria that accumulate in your gut and intestines. These substances are much less harmful than ingesting a poison, but they can cause uncomfortable bloating and flatulence. If you are suffering from either of these conditions, taking two charcoal tablets three times a day can help absorb the offending gases and help give your stomach a flatter appearance.

4/ Anti-Aging and Detoxification Activated charcoal's ability to absorb toxins means that some believe it is an effective detoxification agent and anti-aging treatment. The theory is that by absorbing chemicals, activated charcoal can reduce allergies and diseases they may cause as well as they damage they can do to your skin.

5/ Dental bleach. Tannins (found in foods, coffee, tea, wine, etc.) are typically what cause staining and dinginess of the enamel of your teeth. Activated charcoals loves the tannins.

Activated charcoal has been used, for at least a century, in things like toothpastes and tooth powders. DIY recipe: mix coconut oil (melted), with activated charcoal, drops of peppermint oil, bit baking soda. Put in jar there is your toothpaste. Use: take always a clean spoon scoop some on your toothbrush. 

Mix together a scant 1/2 tsp activated charcoal powder with about 1/2-1 Tbsp water swish it around in your mouth for 15-30 seconds. Hold it in front of your front teeth for 3-5 minutes. Rinse your mouth – very well

NOTES! It is also recommended you wait a few hours between taking any other medication and taking charcoal to allow your medications time to absorb into your system. If you experience constipation, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea as a result of taking activated charcoal -- or your heartburn gets worse -- stop taking it and seek medical advice.
Side Effects Severe adverse effects are not reported as yet. It should not be administered with other medications as it may adsorb the ingredients and lower the effectiveness of the medicines. The long-term health effects of using activated charcoal are not clear. Hence, children, pregnant women, old people and those with underlying health conditions should abstain from using activated charcoal.