LUSTERLESS GEM OF MEDICINE

Charcoal is formed when wood is heated in the absence of air. It has the unique ability to adsorb or remove poisonous gases, drugs, toxic chemicals; infectious bacteria, and viruses, etc. It doesn’t absorb the toxins, however. Instead it works through the chemical process of adsorption. In the body, absorption is the reaction of elements, including nutrients, chemicals and toxins, soaked up and assimilated into the blood stream. Adsorption is the chemical reaction where elements bind to a surface. Charcoal is cleansing and healing for man and nature. Charred toast or burned rice is not a form of charcoal. It is composed of super-heated proteins and fats.

In 1897, health reformer E. White wrote, “ I expect you laugh at this; but if I could give this remedy some outlandish (very strange or unusual) name that no one knew but myself, it would have greater influence.’’ After all these years of knowing and using “this remedy”, I find that this description of charcoal, better than anything else I could say, sums up the enigma (something that is difficult to understand or explain) of this lusterless all time gem of medicine.

Dr. Agatha Thrash also enjoys working with her hands, revels in the mysteries of science, and has made health a lifetime study. She writes: “Charcoal has amazing healing properties. In fact, if I were stranded (depart) on a desert island and could take only one thing along to protect me from disease, infection, and injury, I would choose charcoal.”

 Activated charcoal adsorbs most organic and inorganic chemicals that do not belong in the body, but no studies have been able to prove that it adsorb nutrients, as some people are afraid of. It will adsorb any medications however, and, other than in the case of an overdose, activated charcoal needs to be taken two hours before or after any medications.

Charcoal added to the diet of sheep for six months did not cause a loss of nutrients, as compared with sheep not receiving charcoal. Blood tests showed no significant difference between the two groups of animals, and there were no visible signs of any nutritional deficiency. At autopsy, no differences could be detected. A level of 5% of the total diet was given as charcoal. It did not affect the blood or urinary levels of calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, inorganic phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, creatinine, uric acid, urea nitrogen, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, or urine ph.

WHEN CHARCOAL WAS USED AS MEDICINE:

The first recorded use of charcoal for medicinal purposes comes from Egyptian papyri around 1500 B.C. The principle use appears to have been to adsorb the unpleasant odors from putrefying wounds and from within the intestinal tract. Hippocrates, and Pliny (A.D. 50), recorded the use of charcoal for treating a wide range of complaints including epilepsy, chlorosis (severe form of iron- deficiency anemia), vertigo, and anthrax.

Pierre Touery, in the year 1831 a French pharmacist, reportedly drank a glass of deadly strychnine and followed by charcoal drink, survived to publish his story. There were no uncontrolled convulsions, no ill effects at all! Why? Because, he had combined fifteen grams of the poison (ten times the lethal dose), with an equal amount of charcoal.

Today, charcoal is rated Category 1, safe and effective, by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for acute toxic poisoning. It is also listed in the U.S homeopathic pharmacopoeia as having marked absorptive power of gases. Charcoal is used in medical equipment that filters the blood of thousands of kidney and liver dialysis patients who might otherwise die.

 Charcoal biscuit were sold in England starting in the early 19th century, originally as remedy to flatulence and stomach trouble. There is some evidence of its effectiveness to prevent diarrhea in cancer patients who have received irinotecan (is a drug used for the treatment of cancer). Activated carbon is also used for bowel preparation by reducing intestinal gas content before abdominal radiography to visualize bile and pancreatic and renal stones

Monkey: Red Colobus monkeys in Africa have been observed eating charcoal for the purposes of self-medication. Their leafy diets contain high levels of cyanide, which may lead to indigestion. So they learned to consume charcoal, which absorbs the cyanide and relieves indigestion. This knowledge about supplementing their diet is transmitted from mother to infant.

 Red colobus monkey of Tanzania prefers leaves of the exotic Indian almond and mango trees. These trees yield leaves high in protein as well as secondary compounds called phenols, which interfere with the monkeys’ digestion. Red Colobus monkeys have learned that ingesting charcoal will counteract the adverse effects of toxic substances in their diet. Monkeys eat charcoal to reduce the harmful compounds, which have the potential to be toxic or interfere with digestion."

Summarize the history:

 3750BC Ancient Egyptians made bronze using charcoal to smelt ores. Before that Native Americans used charcoal powder with water to treat stomach problems.

1500BC Egyptians used charcoals adsorption properties to mask festering (decay) wound odors.

    400BC The Ancient Hindus and Phoenicians began using charcoal to purify drinking water by knowing its antiseptic powers.

 27BC Tooth paste was made by charcoal powder combining with some other properties by the Romans.

 50AD The Greek physician Hippocrates considered the father of natural medicine, treated many patients problem with activated carbon including epilepsy, vertigo (dizziness), chlorosis (iron deficiency).

1794 Carbon was used successfully as a decoloring agent and particularly helped to produce white sugar. In which black can be turned into white.

 1820 charcoal was used to treat slough ulcers and gangrenous sores by poultices method and also for the poison antidote and intestinal disorders.

 1915 During the WW1 the American soldiers wore a gas masks in which activated carbon was place in the gas, as a protective measure against poison gas.

1979 The activated charcoal was widely employed for industrial use, to purify drinking water and industrial waste and to offset toxic gases. It was also used to clean bottles and winery tanks.

HOW TO MAKE MEDICINAL CHARCOAL:

Charcoal can be made easily from any wood such as eucalyptus, willow, pine, oak, and coconut shell. Cut the wood to a uniform size and remove the bark. Stack the wood tightly together in a dug ground and start a fire. After the wood begins to burn, cover it with a piece of tin and pile earth on top of tin, leaving a small opening for admitting limited amounts of air in order to maintain a slow burning process over several days. After the burning process is completed, leave the charcoal inside the covered hole until it cools, as heated charcoal will burst into flames when exposed to the air. Break into small coarse pieces and sterilize the charcoal by heating it in a vessel or in oven for half an hour. Grind the sterilized pieces into fine powder, store in a dry tight container.

WANDERS OF CHARCOAL:

1.   Water filtration: Charcoal is used in water filtration system throughout the world. Activated charcoal traps impurities in water including solvents, pesticides, industrial waste and other chemicals

2.    Make Cut Flowers Last Longer:


Put a lump of charcoal beneath the cut stems in a vase to help the water stay clean and clear.

3.   Use it as Mulch:

Break charcoal into chunks about 1 inch in diameter and spread them on beds or beneath bushes to keep soil moist and suppress weeds. This is especially useful if you’re starting a garden from scratch and aren’t sure how the area was treated in the past. Add the charcoal-water mixture to the soil to absorb any nasty chemicals before getting to work on your garden.

4.   Help Potted Orchids Grow:

These bloomers benefit from charcoal's alkalinity. Mix small pieces of charcoal with your potting medium (e.g., bark or wood chunks) to nourish the flowers.

5.   Keep Rust Off Tools:

Place a few lumps of charcoal in your tool box to absorb moisture and keep the metal from oxidizing.

6.   Keep Bathrooms, Fridges more fresh: Charcoal adsorbs moisture and unpleasant odors. Place a dish with a charcoal briquette in it in your bathroom, fridge, or really anywhere you want to keep fresh and dry.  The best results will come in places that don’t get much air circulation. Attics (store house), closets, etc

7.  Preserve Linens, Books, and More. Sure, nothing lasts forever, but you can certainly extend the life of your cherished possessions. Storing old books, photographs, clothing, linens, quilts, and more with a piece of charcoal will help do just that. The moisture-zapping charcoal briquettes will prevent your heirlooms (valuable object) from mold, mildew, musty smells and more.

8.   Purification and filtration

Charcoal may be activated to increase its effectiveness as a filter. Activated charcoal readily adsorbs a wide range of organic compounds dissolved or suspended in gases and liquids. In certain industrial processes, such as the purification of sucrose from cane sugar, impurities cause an undesirable color, which can be removed with activated charcoal. It is also used to absorb odors and toxins in gases, such as air. Charcoal filters are also used in some types of gas masks. The medical use of activated charcoal is mainly the adsorption of poisons.

9.   Horticulture

 There is a widespread use of biochar (charcoal used as a soil amendment(a material  that aids plant growth indirectly by improving the condition of the soil) by pre-Columbian (Columbus voyages of 1492) natives to turn unproductive soil into carbon rich soil. The technique may find modern application, both to improve soils and as a means of carbon sequestration (is the process involved in carbon capture and the long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide)

            10.  Make a Terrarium: Putting a little charcoal at the bottom of the pot will help filter    toxins and prevent root rot.

11.        Face mask: Using activated charcoal, you can make a face mask that helps pull the toxins and impurities out of your skin. Open 3 charcoal tablets into a bowl, a little warm water and a squeeze of honey and stir until it becomes a paste. Then apply it to your face, making sure to avoid your mouth, eyes, and nose area. Keep for 30 to 40 minutes and wash it off with regular water.

12.                  Use as medicine: It works like a sponge soaking in poisons and germs that cause sickness. When the germs and the poisons become trapped in the charcoal, they stop causing sickness, and are carried out of the body.

13.                  Scientific experiments: Over many years attest to the effectiveness of charcoal as an antidote. In one experiment, 100 times the lethal dose of Cobra venom was mixed with charcoal and injected into a laboratory animal. The animal was not harmed.

ADVANTAGES OF CHARCOAL:

# It is accessible, simple to make and to use

# It is inexpensive, affordable and easily available,

# It is harmless without any adverse effects, in fact with amazing healing properties.

# Activated charcoal itself is a fine, black powder that is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic. Can be used as external application or taken internally, either both the methods at a time.

# It is natural which our God approves, no preservatives are added and can be keep for long duration.

# It can be used for almost all the body illness and with quickest result as we ever thought.

# It has no age bar, any stages of age can be taken.

# It has detoxifying agent for variety of toxics, heavy metals like lead and aluminum, chemicals, pharmaceutical drugs and poison antidotes.

# if you are allergic to any drugs, charcoal is your choice for your treatment.

# if you are pregnant or breast-feeding you can use charcoal for any problem where else drugs has certain restriction during those periods.

# Charcoal is water purifier as well as air purifier. It eliminates many micro-organisms and chlorine from drinking or bathing water.

CAUSTION: It is best not to put the charcoal powder directly on the skin, if the skin is cut or broken. Sometimes charcoal can give a tattooing effect if the skin is broken.

You might have constipation (for this you need to drink more water), stool becomes dark in color. Activated charcoal can cause dehydration adequate amounts of water should be taken.

Charcoal cannot be taken with other drugs in which drugs become less effective. Charcoal can absorb other drugs while in the GI tract.  Charcoal should be taken in empty stomach or 2 hours after any other medication recommended.

Do not mix charcoal with milk, ice cream or sherbet since they may decrease the absorptive capacity of the charcoal.

Direct intake of charcoal powder without mixing with water is dangerous. Chance of causing pulmonary aspiration (is the entry of material from the oropharynx or gastrointestinal into the larynx (voice box).

Activated charcoal works by trapping toxins and chemicals in its millions of tiny pores. Typically, however, it’s not used when petroleum, alcohol, lye, acids or other corrosive poisons are ingested.

It’s important to note that activated charcoal is not the charcoal used in your barbecue grill. Barbecue charcoal is loaded with toxins and chemicals, and should never be consumed.

 

EXPERIENCES OF CHARCOAL BY ELLEN G WHITE:

“One of the most beneficial remedies is pulverized charcoal, placed in a bag and use in fomentations. This is the most successful remedy.  I have ordered this in cases where the sick were suffering great pain, and when it has been confided (full trust) to me by the physicians that he thought it was the last before the close of life. Then I suggested the charcoal, and the patient slept, the turning point came, and recovery was the result. The poison of inflammation was overcome, the pain removed, and healing went on rapidly. The most severe inflammation of the eyes will be relieved by poultice of charcoal, put in a bag, and dipped in hot or cold water, as will best suit the case. This works like a charm.” 2 Selected Massages, P. 294

“I will tell you a little about my experience with charcoal as a remedy. For some forms of indigestion, it is more efficacious than drugs. A little olive oil into which some of this powder has been stirred tends to cleanse and heal. I find it is excellent. Pulverized charcoal from eucalyptus wood we have used freely in cases of inflammation... 2 Selected Massages, P. 298

“For several days he has had a painful swelling on the knee, supposed to be from the bite of some poisonous insect. Pulverized charcoal, mixed with flaxseed, was placed upon the swelling, and this poultice gave relief at once. The child had screamed with pain all night, but when this was applied, he slept. Today she has been to see the little one twice. She opened the swelling in two places, and a large amount of yellow matter and blood was discharged freely. The child was relieved of its great suffering. We thank the Lord that we may become intelligent in using the simple things within our reach to alleviate pain, and successfully remove its cause” 2 Selected Massages. P. 299

“To students, when injured with bruised hands, and suffering with inflammation, I have prescribed this simply remedy with perfect success. The poison of the inflammation is overcome, the pain removed and the healing went on rapidly. The more severe inflammation of the eyes will be relieved by a poultice of charcoal, put in a bag, and dipped in hot or cold water as will best suit the case. This works like a charm. I expect you to laugh at this, but if I could give this remedy some outlandish name that no one knew but myself it would have greater influence.” S.M Vol I

PEOPLE EXPERIENCE WITH CHARCOAL:

“It was 1831. In front of his distinguished colleagues at the French Academy of Medicine, Professor Touery drank a lethal dose of strychnine and lived to tell the tale. He had combined the deadly poison with activated charcoal

Thank Goodness For Charcoal!!!
I suffer from IBS, and am very sensitive to food - so much so I hate eating. Charcoal has really helped me. I used to get stomach aches, bloating and gas after every meal - it felt like food poisoning 3 times a day. I changed my medication, changed my diet, and changed my lifestyle...nothing helped until I took charcoal after meals.

I have terrible digestion problem and while taking this, my digestive problems seem to vanish. I also have mild acne and facial redness that clears up with this product as well; I wasn't even expecting this but it confirms my thought that a bad digestive system does influence skin health.

She writes in her e-mail, “I had the severely damaged feet put into separate double plastic bags partially filled with slurry of charcoal and water at body temperature. The baggies were loosely tied above the ankles and a pillow was used to prop up the knees to keep the charcoal around her feet and from running out. When we completed applying the poultices, I and my helpers gathered around our patient and asked the Lord to bless the treatments and to guide our minds as to what more we could do.” Hospital says except for a brief period each morning when her feet received a sunbath and were allowed to dry, they were kept in the bags around the clock, with the charcoal mixture being changed four times a day. Her diet was also supplemented with extra Vitamin A in the form of a daily glass of carrot juice. This program restored her health, she was dismissed from the hospital, and she walked out on both feet! 

Husband has an issue with 'gas' at night. So gross...I can't stand it. These charcoal pills seem to do the trick and keep the issue at bay! Much happier marriage.

. I had bowel cancer 6 years ago and had my caecum and ascending colon removed, thus rendering me with permanent diarrhea.  For a few years I suffered and was prescribed Lopermide, which in itself did fairly well but I still had very painful colic & wind. The consultant said get charcoal. Initially I poofed him and didn’t bother, but when I did eventually give them a go I couldn’t believe the difference it made to me. I can now lead a near normal life without the fear of putrid wind and colic. 

I am so delighted with your charcoal tablets, within 3 days of taking them it completely changed by miserable life into a happy one.

My story starts in Aug 2008 after I returned from a holiday in Egypt, with severe pains in my abdomen with bloating, sickness and acid reflux.  My doctor referred me to the hospital where I had all kinds of tests performed, MRI, camera's etc.  I was finally discharged from hospital with the famous saying "We are sorry we cannot do anything for you”. This carried on for two years, I was in constant pain and my trouser size went up from 36" to 42", I was in constant pain.  My doctor is a very nice man; I asked him one day about trying charcoal tablets, he happily wrote me a prescription.  After taking your product within three days all my problems disappeared!!!

 Everyone should have this in their home. I live in Japan and after Fukushima exploded my family started having fever, chills, and upset stomach, and under my fingernails turned black! I then remembered as a child my mother was in the hospital and the staff accidentally gave her a medication she was highly allergic took and she had a severe, life threatening reaction and they made her drink pure powered charcoal mixed with water to get out the poison. When I remembered this I gave my family this charcoal and every one of us got better and my fingernails returned to normal. So for cleansing the body of chemicals and poison it works.

There are so many uses for activated Charcoal. I recommend that every household keep this product in stock. It is great for those suffering from diarrhea or bloating. We have also used it when we got food poisoning. It should be kept in household where small children are present in case of accidental poisonings. Then, I keep it in case of scorpion or bee/wasp stings, or spider bites. I was bit by a brown recluse several years ago, and I opened a capsule and made a paste with a few drops of water. I applied it to the bite and 24 hours later, it had absorbed all the poison. The bite was completely healed within a week

I took this supplement because I am pregnant, and I read that it helps with morning sickness. It actually works! I don't take it daily, only when I feel nauseated. Activated charcoal adsorbs a wide range of toxins in the body. Morning sickness may be caused by low level toxins; therefore activated charcoal can help a great deal.

We have seen pain in severe, throbbing and feverish cellulitis subside in a matter of five minutes after the application of a charcoal poultice. The reaction is unbelievable unless actually observed.

I can name 3 things this has done for me right off the bat-- 1. When I wake up with heartburn I take two of these (charcoal) and I am able to go back to sleep immediately. 2. When making cookies with my children I allowed myself one more cookie and really upset my stomach with all of the over-indulgence of sweetness-- I popped two of these capsules with a glass of water and within a few minutes my stomach ache was gone. 3. I felt a sore throat and ear ache coming on and I took 2 of these in the morning... then two in the afternoon...and by the next day I felt no symptoms of infections setting in.

There was one period of time where I was literally losing tufts of hair every day. It was serious. No amounts of clarifying shampoos or hair masks helped; topical hair loss solutions only gave very mild results. I decided to apply activated charcoal paste (just activated charcoal powder/tablets mixed with water) all over my scalp, left it overnight and washed it off in the morning. After about 2-3 applications, my crazy hair loss stopped! I still lose hair every day when I wash my hair now but it's just a couple of strands, which is normal. Whenever my scalp gets oily and congested and more hair starts dropping, I'll just apply activated charcoal paste on my scalp overnight and it'll be all fresh and clean again the next morning. It stops hair loss and takes away scalp odors too. Messy but it works!

 I thought I would share with you something that has helped me greatly over the years whenever my stomach starts that unusual gurgling sound that precedes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, and fever.  Several of these symptoms have hit me over the past few years (the most recent last week), and the very first thing I do is get out my jar of activated charcoal powder.

A lady got a bee sting right away, the lady was pale, sweaty, and weak, had a headache and nausea, and severe pain in her hand. She was beginning to wheeze.

We first rubbed the sting with a charcoal tablet wet with water as the very quickest way to apply charcoal, and immediately mixed some activated charcoal and water, and more completely covered the sting. Within two or three minutes of the charcoal application, she began to relax and feel better. A larger poultice was prepared to replace the emergency one, and it was changed at ten minute intervals for an hour. We gave her a tablespoon of charcoal by mouth in a glass of water. Then an interesting thing happened.

The patient felt perfectly well and took the poultice off believing herself to be entirely finished with the reaction. Within ten minutes, she was weak, sweaty, faint, and beginning to wheeze. The poultice was immediately re-applied, again with clearing of symptoms. After wearing the poultice all night, she was well. Although this lady usually experienced massive swelling after bee stings, she had no trace of swelling.”

"...Previous I treated a boy who was burnt with hot water and was taken to a clinic. He failed to get cured. By the time we approached them [the family] the boy was remained with few days to die, because all the body was producing puss and was smelling, and when you touch on him you come with the skin in your fingertips. I even feared to treat him with charcoal because I was thinking in my heart that I may spread him with charcoal and [if he] fail to get cured and afterward he will die, I feared people to say that charcoal has killed that boy. Then I prayed in my heart and received courage within my heart. I boiled charcoal mixed with cassava flour and Aloe Vera, then after placed it on the parts of the body which are affected. We didn't remove it for one week. After [another] one and half week the boy was found cured.

“A woman got sago thorn on her thigh. Even after we removed the dead skin over the wound, there still was no sign of the thorn. It was very deeply imbedded, and was infecting the surrounding area of her leg. Every day she would come to our house in the morning and evening. We did hot and cold treatments, and then we wrapped her thigh in a charcoal pack. After about one week the charcoal drew out the thorn – all two inches of it. From that day on we were promoted as people with powerful medicine.”

Dr. Dana, NMD writes: “Between my first and second year of medical school, the grandfather of one of my classmates had been told by his doctor that his foot was so badly infected it needed to be amputated. He had already lost a toe, and did not want to go that route. I had the night care of this man and overnight I placed a charcoal poultice over the foot. We continued this practice for a month. We were rewarded for our efforts by seeing the foot turn from black back to a healthy pink. After the month, he was once more up and about. We also gave him some simple hydrotherapy treatments, and instructed him on how to improve his dietary habits.”

Even my 15 years old son loves charcoal. I bought a charcoal soap (Origins) and he swiped it from me and asked me to buy more. Charcoal is also great for getting rid of body odor. So, if you work out, this is awesome. The capsules are so easy to use, you can open some up into your body cleanser. Or if you use bar soap, you can open one in your hand and mix some soap with it, then spread all over your body

For several years I worked in a hospital emergency room and one curious thing that I observed was something that few people are aware of. Whenever an overdose patient was brought into the emergency room the very first thing a doctor would do is make the patient drink activated charcoal powder mixed with water. During those years of seeing many overdose patients come into the ER, I never saw an overdose patient die who was conscious and who was able to drink the charcoal slurry. 

For my diarrhea I took one tablespoon of charcoal in a glass of water, followed by a full glass of water every time he had a loose stool. Within two days he was entirely well… and sold on charcoal. Now he never travels without charcoal, and always takes a tablespoon with the first hint of a symptom.” 

Through phone a parent said that their a-half-year old son had been bitten on the chest by a copperhead moccasin. This snake may cause death in a small child. The fang marks were surrounded by some swelling, and the child was in great pain. 

We instructed the couple to get to the emergency room as quickly as possible. We also told them to apply charcoal poultices one after the other, every ten minutes until they got there. We were greatly relieved when they called several hours later to report that the child was doing quite well. 

In fact, by the time they had gotten to the hospital, the child was asleep, the swelling had gone down and the pain had obviously stopped. The physician administered the antivenin to be on the safe side.

 My blood pressure soared up to 210/130. I was sick and thought I was going to die! I took charcoal right away and 15 minutes later again. That brought it down to 160/100. That is 50 points. And to ease my head, I soaked my feet in hot water with 2 tablespoons powdered mustard for twenty minutes. By that time it had come down to 140/85 --  70 points! I felt so much better and again grateful for charcoal.  I’m going to take a soak. (We have one of those bigger tubs.) add a cup of charcoal.” So I did and soaked for an hour. Took a shower to wash off the charcoal. But wow, I felt five times cleaner than usual. I went to bed and went to sleep right away.
 
Around midnight I woke up and felt so weak, I told my husband to take my blood pressure and it was down to 120/80. Wow! I hadn’t had that low a blood pressure in years. It took three days for me to get that blood pressure back up again. Next time I would cut the amount of charcoal in half (1/2 cup) and only stay in half an hour.

“I recently had lower back surgery for a herniated disk. The procedure went perfectly, but during recovery I began to have severe headaches. Sensitivity to light, movement, and sound made the headaches unbearable without medication. My surgeon wrote a prescription for my pain, but as soon as the medication wore off the headaches would return. Four days after returning home from the hospital my fiancée heard about a natural remedy - charcoal! We were a bit skeptical but I was willing to try anything. I took one tablespoon of charcoal with a glass of water, and in less than an hour later the headaches were completely gone! It has been nearly four weeks since my surgery and I have not suffered another headache. Charcoal is now at the front of my medicine cabinet and has been recommended to all friends and family!”

CHARCOAL AS MY FRIEND:

 It was mid night my 4 years old was vomiting. Charcoal powder stir in water was given orally every few minutes for 1 hour. Vomiting was gone. At first he hesitated to drink the black colored liquid, convincing him that God has given this for sick people, with full faith he drank it.

Another time while he was playing with a piece of bamboo inside living room, suddenly he was screaming with severe pain. There was a bee along with the bamboo, which has bitten his big toe. Without delay charcoal was applied, just after 10 sec he stopped crying. That was a great up lifting experience, still rings in our hearts.

At the age of 10, he had a sever inflammation of the eyes with blisters inside the conjunctiva. Natural treatments were given for 2 days which showed no improvement. Because of flood, there was no vehicle service to take him to hospital either. Pray fully different natural treatment was followed that was lemon juice as eyes drops, for external application charcoal poultice was applied and internally charcoal water was given. These last treatments gave us a great assurance that he was cured amazingly; wonderfully the natural treatment took its own course with full recovery. Now, he is 17 years old by God’s care the problem never came back.

Once in the middle of our train journey Guwahati to Andhra Pradesh, it so happened that my son had stomach problem with loose motion. Hopefully, I was waiting for a guava sales man to pass through our compartment to get the leaves. At last leaves were available from the sales man, and gave my son to ingest the leaves. It checked the problem but after reaching our destination the problem started again. The house which was for our lodging had a beautiful guava tree, which made us to complete his treatment. Why this incident was brought out, is to make sure that we carry charcoal (tablet/ powder) whenever we travel. Now, though there wouldn’t be any money in my purse but you’ll always find charcoal. Mothers can imagine what went in my mind during the train journey. So, let’s make sure that you will be well equipped.

Seldom, suppers foods are ignoring whatever curry are left during lunch that will be for night. Knowing that, my big son bought some potato fry from a hotel. At the end of our supper I tested their fry and I yelled; don’t eat the potato fry it’s spoiled. Knowing the ill effect, I warn them to eat charcoal tablet after their meals. Small boy (8years old) he got frighten and immediately took the charcoal just after the food. The trouble gripes at midnight (big son 15 years old) waking me up complaining mummy I am feeling cold, shivering and stomach pain. Asked him did you take charcoal tablet, he said no. Immediately 2 charcoal tablets was given and made hot water bag for his ice cool leg. Later, after 5 minutes he had sound sleep. Thirty minutes later he got up for more water and he said he is feeling much better and another two charcoals was given. Its 4.24 a.m. let me have some nap and woo its raining and Sunday! I am going to have a good Sunday, rain sleep. Will see what happens morning and I’ll let you know.  Got up by 6.30 a.m. without any stomach problem but severe headache. For his headache we did hydrotherapy (water treatment) hot foot bath that checked his problem.

A man had big pus filled sty and swollen eyes. He could hardly open his eyes and then charcoal poultice were applied whole night on both the eyes. How wonderfully healing came with all the pus drained out and with much satisfaction within one night application.

A teenage girl went to a doctor with an apple size abscess on her left forehand. She was informed to have a small surgery in order to drain the pus and was told to be prepared by tomorrow. That night her father approached with a deep concern about her daughter’s problem. Right click at right time as to say without any hesitation, uncle let us put charcoal poultice on the abscess it will work miraculously. With great confident replied was given as though I had done it before, where else charcoal was a new friend. I really believe it was an inspiration from God. That night she slept with the charcoal poultice on her affected area. It doesn’t take whole night to reveal Gods miracle. She said it’s wonderful I don’t know how charcoal made my skin hole and the pus is drained out. Just in overnight my forehand is normal as though nothing had happened before. How wonderfully all the pus came out from a riffle size hole despite of cutting 3 inch long skin with stitches, pain, antibiotics, dressing everyday[EA1]  with medications.

In Manipur during summer we have a kind of caterpillar (tillaikumbi) whoever comes in contact with skin gets swollen with severer itching. We feel like scratching crazily till it bleeds and there is a solution to get rid out of the itch that is charcoal water to be applied on the itching location, no need of using spirit or Dettol which burns during application. This is our daily routine in the school during summer. For severe cases charcoal tablets were given internally.

In daddy’s school there are many children with toothache problems, stomached, diarrhea, and vomiting especially from lower classes. No matter, if the problem arises during the class hour, it’s just the matter of 5 to 10 minutes. For toothache made them to brush with charcoal powder, within 9 or 10 strokes their ache gets disappeared. You’ll hardly believe what this charcoal can do with severe toothache. Respectively with stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting or nausea, charcoal water given internally will over rule the pain and suffering. That is how the school student never misses their classes despite their sudden health problem.

Boils are also very common in our hostel and had a very simple, easy treatment by charcoal poultice. It never disappoint anyone using that, it ease the pain, swelling, redness and pulls the pus over the surface. And even after removing the pus, we use charcoal poultice for dressing the wound.

One of our staff approached with severe gum pain, hardly can she open her mouth to speak or eat. In this case also charcoal tablet was kept on the affected area for hours and continue it till be cured. That bought her back to normal, through this simple natural healing within few hours. It’s amazing and fantastic how this black color particle works upon many sicknesses?

It so happened that my eye had conjunctivitis (red eye), without delay, charcoal poultice ways done on my affected eye kept for hours, 30 minutes before that one drop honey was applied inside the eye. Instantly, for the unaffected eye too. This process was repeatedly done for 3 times a day. God wonderfully fulfilled His promise saying, whoever use my method of treatment (Natural remedy) He will bless our effort.

Got a phone call from a friend stating that they had mushroom curry in breakfast. Latter on they started vomiting, with stomach pain, headache and feels weak. Charcoal water was advised to take at frequent interval and that worked out well without any further complication.

METHODS TO USE:

a.   INTERNALLY OR ORALLY:  Charcoal has no toxic effects. We can use as much as needed and as often as it is needed. Carefully stir 1 to 2 tablespoons of charcoal powder into a small amount of water; fill the glass with additional water. The best time to take is between meals. If food is the cause of the ailment, take charcoal whenever it is needed. If charcoal tablet is your choice, you can take 2 to 3 tabs either chew or swallow with water in empty stomach.

b.  EXTERNALLY OR POULTICE: Directions for preparing a charcoal poultice are as follows:

1.   Mix the charcoal powder into a little water until the mixture has the consistency of a paste.

2.   Sources like Cornstarch, Atta, slippery elms, psyllium husk and ground flaxseed, one of them may be added to the charcoal mixture to keep the poultice from becoming too dry. Mix 1 to 3 tablespoonful of charcoal powder with 1 table spoonful of the any above source by adding little warm water to make a paste. Flax seed has some anti-inflammatory property which makes a right choice with any inflammatory problem.

3.   Spread the charcoal paste on one half of a thin cloth or paper towel. Fold the other half of the cloth or paper towel over the charcoal paste.

4.   Place the poultice on top of the affected skin. Cover the entire poultice with a piece of plastic to keep it from drying out.

5.   Leave the charcoal poultice on the affected area according to their problem.

6.   Internal application for ear problem, (avoid if there is rupture or puncture eardrum, instead you can use charcoal poultice), mix some charcoal powder with fresh olive oil or boiled water, stir it well, strain with a strainer so that no sediment would be there and put 2 drops in the ear.

7.   Internal application for eye problem, make a mixture of charcoal with boiled water stir them well and pass it through a strainer so that no sediment would be there, make the liquid to stand  for some hours. Use the upper portion as an eye dropper. For more covenant we can use charcoal poultice.

8.   External application can be used in such conditions like bee or ant stings, snake bites, boils, any inflammatory condition, stye, eyes problems, joint pain, abdomen pain, gum pain, ear pain, sprain, in growth toes nail, warts, cancer or any growth, etc.

c.   CHARCOAL BATH: The charcoal bath is used to treat large areas of the body.  It is simple to prepare, just add 2 cups of charcoal powder to a tub of water and deep or immerse the affected area.

COMMON USES OF CHARCOAL

1.   Food, chemical, plants, toxic poisoning and Drug Over dose:

Food poisoning, also called food borne illness, is illness caused by eating contaminated food, bacteria or other toxins in food, Food poisoning symptoms, which can start within hours of eating contaminated food or even weeks later. Sickness caused by food poisoning generally lasts from a few hours to several days.

Exposure to chemicals, plants, and other toxic substances that can cause harm are called poisonings. The higher the dose or the longer the exposure, the worse the poisoning.

Food poisoning symptoms vary with the source of contamination. Most types of food poisoning cause one or more of the following signs and symptoms:

·        Nausea

·        Vomiting

·        Watery diarrhea

·        Abdominal pain and cramps

·        Fever

·          Signs or symptoms of dehydration — excessive thirst, dry mouth, little or no urination, severe weakness, dizziness, or lightheadedness.

• Neurological symptoms such as blurry vision, muscle weakness and tingling in the arms

Overdoses of drugs or chemicals can be either accidental or intentional. Drug overdoses occur when a person takes more than the medically recommended dose. Drugs have effects on the entire body. 

·        Problems with vital signs (temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure) are possible and can be life threatening. Vital sign values can be increased, decreased, or completely absent.

·        Sleepiness, confusion

·        Skin can be cool and sweaty, or hot and dry.

·        Shortness of breath may occur. Breathing may get rapid, slow, deep, or shallow.

·        Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are possible. Vomiting blood, or blood in bowel movements, can be life threatening.

·        Specific drugs can damage specific organs, depending on the drug.

Above these mention problem charcoal will be the best medication because they can absorb any toxic or poison from the body.

For example Mushroom poisoning can be effectively treated with charcoal. In any type of poisoning charcoal will be our ultimate choice. We can give internally with externally charcoal poultice. In serious and unconscious patients activated charcoal can be given by gastric tube, or insertion of charcoal tablet inside anus. If possible hydrotherapy around the abdomen will also help a lot.

 

2.   Diarrhea :

Diarrhea is said to have more frequent, loose, watery stool. You may get diarrhea after being in contact with someone else who has it, or you may get it from food poisoning - after eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.

Symptoms of diarrhea:

·        Increased frequency of bowel movements

·        Loose, watery stools

·        Urgency (having to go right away)

·        Incontinence (leakage of stools)

·        Bloating,

·        Lower abdominal pain or cramping

·        Nausea, vomiting

·        Fever

·        Blood or flecks of mucus in the stool

·        Loss of appetite, weight loss

 

Charcoal is one of the most effective treatments for diarrhea

·      Treat severe diarrhea in an adult by adding 2 table spoonful of powdered charcoal to a glass of water and followed by one glass of clear water for each charcoal drink. Repeat this 4 times per day. Drink 1 more glass of charcoal water followed by one glass of clear water for each additional, watery stool.(use one half of the adult dose of charcoal for a child)

·      Watch for signs of dehydration: thirst, dry mouth, scant and dark yellow urine, loss of skin elasticity, and a sunken eye.

·      If dehydration occurs, a simple rehydration drink can be made by adding ½ teaspoonful of salt and 1 teaspoonful of sugar to 1 glass of rice water or vegetable soup. Give fluids in small sips every 5 minutes- even if vomiting occurs until there is a normal output of urine.

Nervous diarrhea with irritable or spastic colon is greatly helped by taking charcoal.

3.   Nausea and vomiting:

Vomiting is the act of forcefully expelling the stomach's contents out through the mouth. Nausea and vomiting aren't normally medical conditions themselves, but are commonly symptoms of a disorder or illness. Nausea refers to the unpleasant "queasy" feeling that you get when you're about to vomit,

Nausea and vomiting may occur separately or together. Common causes include:

·        Migraine

·        Morning sickness

·        Motion sickness:

·        Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)

Other possible causes of nausea and vomiting include:

·        Alcoholism

·        Anaphylaxis (hypersensitivity to drugs or proteins especially in children)

·        Appendicitis 

·        Concussion (brain injury caused by hitting the head very hard)

·        Dizziness

·        Food poisoning

·        Hepatitis

·        High fever (in children)

·        Medications (including aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, oral contraceptives, digitalis, narcotics and antibiotics)

·        Milk allergy (in infants and children)

·        Pancreatitis

·        Peptic ulcer

·        Severe pain

·        Diabetes ketoacidosis

Charcoal is very effective for nausea and vomiting.

Give the full adult dose 1 to 2 tablespoonful in ½ glass of water each time vomiting occurs (2-3 charcoal tabs). (For a child use ½ adult doses.) If the charcoal is vomited, give another dose immediately. Always follow the dose of charcoal with a full glass of water or sip by sip.

4.   Intestinal gas or bloating, indigestion:

Bloating means gas buildup in your stomach and intestines.

Which is a feeling of fullness in the abdomen, can make you uncomfortable. Although many people think that they pass gas too often or have too much gas, it is rare to have too much gas. Changing what you eat and drink can sometimes cut down on gas and relieve discomfort caused by gas. Bloating or passing gas are natural and are usually caused by swallowed air or the breakdown of food through digestion (Gas is made in the stomach and intestines as your body breaks down food into energy). You may experience gas and gas pains only occasionally or repeatedly in a single day.

When gas and gas pains interfere with your daily activities, there may be something wrong. When gas doesn't pass through belching or flatulence, it can build up in the stomach and intestines and lead to bloating. With bloating, you may also have abdominal pain that can vary from mild and dull to sharp and intense. Passing gas or having a bowel movement may relieve the pain.

Bloating may be related to:

·        Eating fatty foods, which can delay stomach emptying and make you feel uncomfortably full

·        Drinking carbonated beverages or eating gassy foods

·        Eating too quickly, drinking through a straw, chewing gum or sucking on candies, resulting in swallowing air

·        Eating a heavy meal,

   Drinking too many fluids at mealtimes    

·        Drinking water immediately after food or within 1 hour

·        Stress or anxiety

·        Smoking

·        A gastrointestinal infection, blockage or disease

·        Irritable bowel syndrome, a condition characterized by abdominal pain or cramping and changes in bowel function

·        Conditions such as celiac disease or lactose intolerance in which the intestines aren't able to digest and absorb certain components of food

To reduce bloating, it may help to avoid or reduce the amount of gas-producing foods you eat. Many carbohydrates cause gas, and the following items are common culprits:

·        Beans

·        Broccoli

·        Cabbage

·        Carbonated drinks

·        Cauliflower

·        Chewing gum

·        Fruits, such as apples, peaches and pears

·        Hard candy

·        Lettuce

·        Milk and milk products

·        Onions

·        Whole grain

Indigestion (dyspepsia) happens to almost everyone from time to time. It may cause stomach discomfort or a feeling of being too full. When severe, it can cause heartburn, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.

Indigestion may be the result of your eating habits, or it can be a chronic problem. If you suffer from frequent indigestion, keep in track with some of these tips

Common symptoms of indigestion include:

·        feeling full during a meal and not being able to finish eating

·        feeling extremely full after eating a normal-sized meal

·        a burning sensation in the stomach or in esophagus

·        a gnawing sensation in the stomach

·        heartburn

·        bloating

·        gas

·        nausea

·        vomiting

Causes of Indigestion

Unhealthy eating habits can contribute to poor digestion. Common causes include:

Lifestyle

·        eating too quickly

·        eating spicy or fatty foods

·        lying down too soon after eating,

·        Overeating

 

Other factors that can cause poor digestion include:

·        smoking

·        drinking too much alcohol

·        drinking water with meals

·        side effects of medicines (especially non-steroidal/anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen)

 

Indigestion can also be the result of serious problems in your upper digestive tract. Common digestive diseases that can cause indigestion include:

·        acid reflux disease (also called gastro esophageal  reflex disease or GERD)

·        gastric cancer

·        pancreas or bile duct abnormalities

·        peptic ulcers (sores in the lining of the stomach and esophagus)

 

Charcoal relieves intestinal gas or bloating. Take 1 to 2 teaspoonful of charcoal in ½ glass of water as needed to control symptoms (or 2-3 charcoal tabs). For indigestion, use charcoal powdered or tab stirred into a little olive for cleansing and healing. For peptic ulcers, or other forms of gastrointestinal distress. Stir 1 tablespoon of charcoal (2-3 charcoal tab) into a large glass of water and allow the black part to settle to the bottom. The clear water on top may be drunk, brings you with good results.

5.   Eyes and ears infection:

 

An ear infection occurs when a bacterial or viral infection affects the middle ear—the sections of your ear just behind the eardrum. Ear infections can be painful because of inflammation and fluid buildup in the middle ear.

Ear infections can be chronic or acute. Acute ear infections are painful but short in duration. Chronic ear infections do not clear up, or they recur many times. Chronic ear infections can cause permanent damage to the middle and inner ear. Ear infections occur when one of your Eustachian tubes becomes swollen or blocked and fluid builds up in your middle ear. Eustachian tubes are small tubes that run from each ear directly to the back of the throat. Ear infections occur most commonly in young children because they have short and narrow Eustachian tubes. Infants who are bottle-fed also have a higher incidence of ear infections than their breastfed counterparts. The causes of Eustachian tube blockage include:

·        allergies

·        colds

·        sinus infections

·        excess mucus

·        tobacco smoking

 

Other minor causes are

·        climate changes

·        exposure to cigarette smoke

·        altitude changes

A few of the common symptoms of ear infections include:

• mild pain or discomfort inside the ear
• a feeling of pressure inside the ear that persists
• fussiness in young infants
• pus-like ear drainage
• hearing loss

For any types of ear problem you can treat with charcoal poultice and warm water bag above the poultice on the affected area. Hydrotherapy for lower extremities should be done also.  

 

EYES INFECTIONS:

Many of the viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi that can invade the human body are also capable of attacking the surface or interior of the eye. Infectious eye diseases can be as

Conjunctivitis, for example, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the membrane of the inner eyelid and the inner corner of the eye's surface. Other possible locations of inflammation include the eyelid (blepharitis), the cornea (keratitis), the liquid inside the eye (vitritis), the retina and the blood vessels that feed it (chorioretinitis), or the optic nerve (neuroretinitis). These are just a few examples - the eye is a complex organ of many parts. Most of the eyes problems are derived due to lack of vitamin A.

Common symptoms of conjunctivitis include:

• redness and itching
• discharge
• viral conjunctivitis: discharge is usually watery or mucous-like
• bacterial conjunctivitis: discharge is thick and can be white, yellow, or green
• feels like there is sand in the eye
• crusting over of the eyelid

Common symptoms of keratitis and other frontal eye infections are:

• pain, itching, or sensation of a foreign body in the eye
• photosensitivity (aversion to bright light)
• redness or small red lines in the white of the eye
• discharge of yellow pus that may be crusty on waking up - a possible sign of bacterial infection
• tears
• swollen eyelids
• constant involuntary blinking (blepharospasm)

Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye," is an infection or swelling in the eye area that causes inflammation of the conjunctiva, giving the eye a red or pink color.

 

Cataract

Cataracts are dense, cloudy areas that slowly form in the lens of the eye. They are common in older people, but can also be present at birth or caused by medications, disease, trauma, or radiation.

Eyelid inflammation (blepharitis)

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelash follicles. Its cause is unclear, but allergies, mites, dandruff, and certain medications may increase the likelihood of this form of inflammation.

Dry eyes

When the eyes do not produce enough tears, this results in dry eyes. It can be caused by environmental factors, dry eye syndrome, medications, and other causes as well

External eyelid stye (hordeolumexternum)

A red, painful bump or inflamed area on the eyelid is called a stye or hordeolum. It's typically caused by bacterial infection of the sebaceous glands at the base of the eyelashes.

Watery eyes

If the eyes produce too many tears, the tear ducts become overwhelmed and the eyes become watery. Watery eyes can be caused by strong emotions or laughter, weather, or a range of different conditions.

Eye burning accompanied by itching and discharge

Eye burning accompanied by discharge and/or itching is usually a sign of infection. It can also be a sign of a foreign body in the eye or an injury to the eye.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma refers to a number of diseases that damage the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss. It is usually caused by abnormally high pressure inside the eye.

Black eye

A black eye is when the capillaries beneath the skin around the eyes have broken; blood enters the surrounding tissue and discolors it, giving the appearance of bruising.

Bleeding under conjunctiva (subconjunctival hemorrhage)

If blood has collected under the conjunctiva, the transparent tissue that covers the white of the eye, this is called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This is not a dangerous condition, and tends to go away by itself within a few weeks.

Hazy vision

Hazy vision is a problem that makes it difficult to see clearly. It can be caused by a number of different factors.

Infections of eyes and ears can be treated with a charcoal poultice. Put the poultice over the infected eye or ear, and leave it in place for at least 4 hours during the pain attack or overnight if necessary. Before applying eye poultice wash your eyes with salted luke warm water of those who has eye itching. Eye problems due to some sickness like diabetes; hypertension should be treated first for better results. To keep in mind eyes problem usually occur due to the lack of vitamin A. Beside charcoal treatment, we need to take diets that are rich in vitamin A or its supplement vitamin.  Instead of putting any pharmacy eye drops you can use honey or lemon or carrot juice as your eye drops.

The eyes are really another lobe of the brain. A treatment to the eyes can result also in a treatment to the brain, and it is well to remember that such afflictions of the brain as meningitis and encephalitis may respond somewhat to charcoal poultice and other treatments of eyes.

Cellulitis of the face, eyelids and ears can be effectively treated with a poultice of charcoal.

 

6.   Skin and joint infections:

Infection in the fluid and tissues of a joint usually are by bacteria’s but also by viruses or fungi, may spread through the bloodstream or from a nearby infection into a joint, causing infection. The joints most commonly infected are the knee, shoulder, wrist, hip, elbow, and the joints of the fingers. 

Symptoms of infectious arthritis include:

·        Joint pain and stiffness, typically in the knee, shoulder, ankle, finger, wrist or hip

·        Warmth and redness around the joint

·        Fever and shaking chills

·        Inability to move the limb with the infected joint.

Charcoal with flax seed poultice should be done on affected part. 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 with bandages. Before that we need to do hydrotherapy (hot water with salt or Epsom) on the area for 20 minutes. Avoid non-veg with lots of fresh raw vegetable intakes and fruit for better results.

Skin infections

Bacterial Skin Infections

Skin infections caused by bacteria include:

·        Boils. The most common type of staph infection is the boil, a pocket of pus that develops in a hair follicle or oil gland. The skin over the infected area usually becomes red and swollen.

If a boil breaks open, it will probably drain pus. Boils occur most often under the arms or around the groin or buttock.

·        Cellulitis. It’s an infection of the deeper layers of skin — causes skin redness and swelling on the surface of your skin. Sores (ulcers) or areas of oozing discharge may develop, too. Cellulitis occurs most often in the lower legs and feet.

·        Carbuncles

A carbuncle is a red, swollen, and painful cluster of boils that are connected to each other under the skin.

Fungal Skin Infections

Fungal infections of the skin are very common and include athlete's foot, ringworm, and yeast infections.

 

Athlete's Foot (tineapedis)

Athlete's foot is a common skin infection caused by a fungus causing foot itching, burning, pain, and scaling of skin. You don't have to be an athlete to get it. This annoying ailment occurs in boys, girls, men, and women of all ages.

FOUL ODOUR OF FOOT: Soak the foot inside charcoal water for half an hour. Use only washed or dried shoes or slippers and socks only after immersion, if you happen to use.

INGROWTH OF TOES NAIL: In this condition charcoal poultice is the best treatment.

Viral Skin Infections

Measles: Measles is caused by the measles virus, measles symptoms include four-day fevers (the 4 D's) and the three C's—cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis (red eyes)—along with fever and rashes. The rash starts on the face and spreads to the other parts of the body.

 

Infections of skin can be treated with a charcoal poultice mixed with coconut oil or olive oil, charcoal submersion and internal ingestion. Leave the poultice on for several hours or overnight. For any skin infection, we need to wash the area with warm boiled neem leaves water.

7.   Bee stings, ant and spider bites:

For single bee stings or ant or insects bites, charcoal paste (# mixed charcoal with coconut or olive oil or water) directly over the affected area. For severe allergic reactions to bee sting, change the poultice every 20 minutes for one hour. Then leave charcoal poultice # in the sting place for 8 hours or reapply every 30 minutes until itching and discomfort are gone and with ingestion of charcoal tablet.

Directions for treating multiple bee stings and venomous spider, scorpion, or poisonous insect bites are as follows:

·      Immediately wash the area of the bite or sting thoroughly with soap and water.

·      Submerge the bitten area in cool charcoal water for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Prepare the cool charcoal bath with ½ cup of charcoal in 8 liters of water.

·      After soaking in cool charcoal water and apply a charcoal poultice.

 

8.   Snake bites:

Even a bite from a harmless snake can be serious, leading to an allergic reaction or an infection. Venomous snake bites can produce an array of symptoms, including localized pain and swelling, convulsions, and nausea—even paralysis.

To identify a poisonous snake bite, consider the following general symptoms:

·      two puncture wounds

·      swelling and redness around the wounds

·      pain at the bite site

·      difficulty breathing

·      vomiting and nausea

·      blurred vision

·      sweating and salivating

·      numbness in the face and limbs

 

If pain and swelling occur within 10 minutes of a poisonous snake bite, venom has entered the body.

·      Immediately wash the bite area thoroughly with soap and water, remaining calm, and immobilizing the affected area. Submerge the bitten area in cool charcoal water for 30 minutes to one hour (1/2cup of  charcoal to 8 liters)

·      Apply a very large charcoal poultice covering almost the entire extremity that has been bitten. You want to cover a larger area than just a small bandage, center the poultice directly over the bite. Keep the poultice moist by covering it with plastic. Create a wrap out of fabric that’s big enough to go around the affected area twice. Remove the old poultice and place a new poultice over the snake bite every 10 to 15 minutes until swelling and pain are gone.

·      Take charcoal powder or tablet by mouth as well. Take about 2 tablespoonful in ½ glass of water every 2 hours for 3 doses, then 1 small spoonful every 4 hours for the next 24 hours. Each charcoal dose should be followed by 1 glass of water.

 

9.   Jaundice in the newborn:

Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes is a sign of infant jaundice that usually appears between the second and fourth day after birth.

To check for infant jaundice, press gently on your baby's forehead or nose. If the skin looks yellow where you pressed, it's likely your baby has mild jaundice. 

 

If the newborn baby is very yellow, give a 1/2 teaspoonful of charcoal stirred in enough water to pass through a nipple every 2 to 3 hours. Place the baby undressed in the sunlight before 10 a.m. or after 3 p.m. (avoid hot, midday sun to prevent burning the skin). Cover the baby’s eyes to protect them from the sun’s rays. Continue treating the infant until the jaundice decreases or disappears. Even the mother should take charcoal internally.

Jaundice in adult: Here in this case charcoal poultice should be done around the liver region keeping for 8 to 10 hrs a day and make new poultice for the night and remove it in the morning. For quick recovery, have a short hydrotherapy around the liver region before each charcoal poultice. Apart from the treatment, diets also play a major role that we have to keep in mind.

10.         Liver and kidney disease:

Signs and symptoms of liver disease include:

·        Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice)

·        Abdominal pain and swelling.

·        Swelling in the legs and ankles.

·        Itchy skin.

·        Dark urine color.

·        Pale stool color, or bloody or tar-colored stool.

·        Chronic fatigue.

·        Nausea or vomiting.

Signs and symptoms of kidney problem:

Symptom 1: Changes in Urination

Kidneys make urine, so when the kidneys are failing, the urine may change. How?

§  You may have to get up at night to urinate.

§  Urine may be foamy or bubbly.

§  You may urinate more often, or in greater amounts than usual, with pale urine.

§  You may urinate less often, or in smaller amounts than usual, with dark-colored urine.

§  Your urine may contain blood.

§  You may feel pressure or have difficulty urinating.

Symptom 2: Swelling

Failing kidneys don't remove extra fluid, which builds up in your body causing swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, face, and/or hands.

 

Charcoal can be benefit people with diseases of the liver and kidneys including kidney failure. Give charcoal internally to help prevent toxins from accumulating in the body. Apply a large charcoal poultice to the mid back for kidney disorders and to the abdomen for liver disorders. Before charcoal poultice hydrotherapy should be done on kidney or liver region respectively.

11.         Toothaches and gum infections:

Toothache or tooth pain is caused when the nerve to a tooth is irritated. Dental infection, gum disease, plaque, dental decay, or losses of a tooth (including tooth extractions) are the most common causes of dental pain. Toothaches occur from inflammation of the central portion of the tooth called pulp. The pulp contains nerve endings that are very sensitive to pain.

The main symptom is a severe toothache. The pain continuous and may be described as gnawing, sharp, shooting, or throbbing.

·        Pain while chewing

·        Hot or cold sensitivity

·        Bleeding or discharge from around a tooth or gums  

• Bitter taste in the mouth
• Breath odor
• General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling
• Fever
• Swollen glands of the neck
• Swollen area of the upper or lower jaw , swollen cheek-- a very serious symptom

 The bacteria cause inflammation of the gums that is called “gingivitis.” In gingivitis, the gums become red, swollen and can bleed easily.

However, the following can be symptoms of gingivitis (gum infection):

·        Gums that are red, tender and swollen.

·        Gums that bleed when you brush or floss (cleaning teeth with thread) your teeth

·        Loose teeth.

·        Pus between teeth and gums.

·        Pain when chewing.

·        Sensitive teeth.

 

 

For gum infections, Brush the charcoal powder or tablet between the infected gum and the teeth, and keep the charcoal on the gum all night and rinse it in the morning. For toothache, brush your teeth with charcoal tab or powder and also for sever condition spread the charcoal paste on a piece of gauze and bite in between the teeth. Before the above treatment, take out food particles from the decay tooth or gum with toothpick and brush.

12.         Bad Breath:

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is breath that has an unpleasant odor. This odor can strike periodically or be persistent, depending on the cause. In many people, the millions of bacteria that live in the mouth (particularly on the back of the tongue) are the primary causes of bad breath. The mouth's warm, moist conditions make an ideal environment for these bacteria to grow.

Some types of bad breath, such as "morning mouth," are considered to be fairly normal, and they usually are not health concerns. The "morning mouth" type of bad breath occurs because the saliva that regularly washes away decaying food and odors during the daytime diminishes at night while you sleep. Your mouth becomes dry, and dead cells adhere to your tongue and inside of your cheeks. Bacteria use these cells for food and expel compounds that have a foul odor.

In addition, bad breath can be caused by the following:

·        Poor dental hygiene   — Infrequent or improper brushing and flossing can leave food particles to decay inside the mouth.

·        Infections in the mouth  —  Periodontal (gum) disease

·        Respiratory tract infections  —  Throat infections, sinus infections, lung infections

·        External agents  —  Garlic, onions, coffee, cigarette smoking, chewing tobacco

·        Dry mouth (xerostomia) — this can be caused by salivary gland problems, medications or by "mouth breathing."

·        Systemic illnesses — Diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, lung disease, sinus disease, reflux disease.

·        Tooth decay: this is also a condition where halitosis occurs.

Charcoal can be used for bad breath, cleansing both the mouth and gastrointestinal tract. Even odor producing substances that are secreted into the gastrointestinal tract high up will be adsorbed and their excretions through the lungs are prevented. Odors produced in the mouth can be counteracted by proper cleansing of the teeth, tongue and gums by a soft bristle (fiber) brush, and then holding a charcoal tablet in the mouth for 20 to 30 minutes.

13.         Infections:

A human with an infection has another organism inside them which gets its sustenance (nourishment) from that person; it colonizes that person and reproduces inside them. The human with that organism (germ) inside is called the host, while the germ is pathogen that causes sickness.

Pathogens which affects the host's health is often include:

§  Parasites

§  Fungi

§  Bacteria

§  Prions

§  Viroids (plant pathogens, they affect the health of plants)

§  Virus

Viral infections

Viruses are spread from one person to another by:

·        Coughs

·        Sneezes

·        Vomits

·        Bites from infected animals or insects

·        Exposure to infected bodily fluids through activities such as sexual intercourse or sharing hypodermic needles.

 

Respiratory infections of the upper airways, nose and throat are the most common forms of viral infections. Viruses are tiny organisms, much smaller than bacteria or fungi. The virus invades its host and attaches to a cell, entering it and releasing genetic material (DNA or RNA). This genetic material helps the virus multiply; it takes over control of the cell, making it replicate the virus. A cell that has this genetic material inserted into it cannot function properly and soon dies. When it does it releases new viruses, which infect new cells, etc. 

 The range of access routes for bacteria includes:

·        Cuts

·        Contaminated food or water

·        Close contact with an infected person

·        Contact with the feces of an infected person

·        Breathing in the exhaled droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes

·        Indirectly, by touching contaminated surfaces – such as taps, toilet handles, toys. 

 Many bacteria are helpful. Some bacteria help to digest food, destroy disease-causing cells, and give the body needed vitamins. Bacteria are also used in making healthy foods like yogurt and cheese. But infectious bacteria can make you ill. They reproduce quickly in your body. Many give off chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Examples of bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and coli. Antibiotics are the usual treatment. When you take antibiotics, follow the directions carefully. Each time you take antibiotics, you increase the chances that bacteria in your body will learn to resist them. Later, you could get or spread an infection that those antibiotics cannot cure. Antibiotics may, in fact, upset the balance by destroying the good bacteria, allowing the other potential pathogen to multiply faster and cause health problems.

Funguses are usually very small, and cannot be seen by the eye. Mushrooms and fungi colonies are in fact a lot of funguses grow together. . Fungus not only provide us important foods, drugs as antibiotics, but also are important for degenerating dead plants and animals in the world. Most of Fungus does not caused disease. However some of them do cause serious diseases. Diseases caused by fungi are usually on the skin, lung, mouth and vagina tract that can easily be reached by things in the environment. Fungus grows faster in humid, shade environment; keep things dry decreasing fungi infection opportunity.

 

List of diseases caused by Fungi:

Disease Name	Causing Fungi	Organs Affected
• Beriberi (TineaPedis)		Foot
• Ringworm of the nails		Nail
• ColpitisMycotica		Vagina Tract
• Fungal Meningitis	Cryptococcus	Brain
• Aspergillis		Lung, Air Tract
• Psoriasis		Skin
• Onychomycosis		Skin

 

Activated charcoal can adsorb bacteria, viruses and fungus. Charcoal has been reported to disinfect wounds and to act as a deodorizer in various bodily ill. Charcoal can be used for wound dressing. On the body surface, charcoal will adsorb wound secretions, bacteria, carcinogens, toxins, products of allergies, and will reduce swelling by taking up excess tissue fluid.

14.         Colostomy and ileostomy odor:

Colostomy is a surgical formation of an artificial anus by connecting to an opening in abdominal wall.

An ileostomy is an opening in the belly (abdominal wall) is used to move waste out of the body when the colon or rectum is not working properly.

As a fecal deodorant for patients who have ileostomies or colostomies, doctors have advise uses of activated charcoal routinely three times daily to reduce odors with good effect.

15.         Inflammation:

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Inflammation occurs, when chemicals from the body's white blood cells are released into the blood or affected tissues to protect your body from foreign substances. This release of chemicals increases the blood flow to the area of injury or infection, and may result in redness and warmth. It is part of the body's immune response and is part of the healing process. . Inflammation response is a defense mechanism that evolved in higher organisms to protect them from infection and injury.

Inflammation, in any area that is red, painful, swollen, and hot, responds to charcoal.  Apply charcoal as a poultice if the inflammation is on the outside of the body, or gives it by mouth if the inflammation is in the digestive tract.

 

Cases of cellulitis, cut wounds, nail or thorn pricks that have been painful, feverish and throbbing, it is no exaggeration to say that within 5 minutes after putting on a charcoal poultice the patient feels relaxed and in complete comfort. It is a miraculous thing to witness this reaction.

16.         Anemic in Cancer:

The anemia experienced in cancer can be treated with charcoal since this anemia is usually due to the toxins produced by cancer. The toxins are hemolytic (anemia caused by excessive destruction of red blood cells) and can be adsorbed by the charcoal administered by mouth. The pain produced by cancer can be often be controlled by charcoal poultices. Pain in bone, abdomen, and elsewhere will often respond readily to charcoal poultices.

17.         Pain:

For abdominal pain use pulverize charcoal on the abdomen as a poultice, laying it over the entire abdomen and sides. Often great pain can be relieved in a short while by the use of charcoal poultices on the abdomen. Not only for abdomen pain but also, for any types of pain. Usually any types of pain can be subsided by hydrotherapy for example if you have pain around your stomach or liver region, just start with simple hot and cold fomentation around the pain region say for 10 to 20 minutes.  One day a middle age man came bending, hardly can stand straight in my clinic, he complains of retention   (unable to pass urine) of urine with severe pain on lower abdomen past few days. We made him to lie down and we started with hot water fomentation on the pain area. No, longer he had the urge to pass urine.

 

18.         Morning sickness:

Morning sickness is a pregnancy discomfort that affects more than half of all pregnant women. Symptoms may be present early in the morning and reduce as the day progresses. Nausea and vomiting can be one of the first signs of pregnancy. It usually begins around the 6th week of pregnancy, peaks around week 9, and disappears by16 to 18 weeks. Related to increased estrogen levels. Some women experience constipation during pregnancy. They need to drink enough water. For this problem mix some charcoal powder in with some sweet vegetable oil - like olive oil.

In more severe cases, vomiting may cause dehydration, weight loss, high blood pH, and a low level of potassium in the blood. This condition is known as hyperemesis gravidarum and occurs in about 1% of all pregnancies.

 

 In acid vomiting of pregnancy charcoal is a most effective agent to check the problem.

19.        High Cholesterol:

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that the body needs to function normally. Cholesterol is naturally present in cell walls or membranes everywhere in the body, including the brain, nerves, muscles, skin, liver, intestines, and heart, made in the liver and other cells. It’s also found in certain foods, such as dairy products, eggs, and meat etc.

The body uses cholesterol to produce many hormones, vitamin D, and the bile acids that help to digest fat. It takes only a small amount of cholesterol in the blood to meet these needs. If a person has too much cholesterol in the bloodstream, the excess may be deposited in arteries, including the coronary arteries of the heart, the carotid arteries to the brain, and the arteries that supply blood to the legs. Cholesterol deposits are a component of the plaques that cause narrowing and blockage of the arteries, producing signs and symptoms originating from the particular part of the body that has decreased blood supply.

Blockage to the leg arteries causes claudication (pain with walking) due to peripheral artery disease. Carotid artery blockage may cause stroke, and blockage of the coronary arteries leads to angina (chest pain) and heart attack. Not only the cholesterol has given problems to heart and blood vessels, so is so hard or salt water and chlorinated water give wide range of problem towards our heart and blood vessel.

High Cholesterol Causes

People who have very high triglyceride levels may develop inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), which can cause sudden, severe abdominal (belly) pain, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, and fever.

High cholesterol levels are due to a variety of factors including heredity, Alcohol use, mental stress, excess weight, intemperance or wrong diet, and lifestyle. 

The most common causes of high triglycerides are obesity and poorly controlled diabetes. If you are overweight and are not active, you may have high triglycerides, especially if you eat a lot of carbohydrate or sugary foods or drink a lot of alcohol. Binge (a short period of time when you do too much) drinking of alcohol can cause dangerous spikes in triglyceride levels that can trigger inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). 

As a potential treatment for reducing blood cholesterol, and triglycerides in the blood serum, liver, heart and brain are charcoal with natural diets, and exercise should be done.

20. Hemorrhage bowel:

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a sign that there is a problem in your digestive tract. Your digestive tract consists of the following organs:

·        esophagus

·        stomach

·        small intestine

·        large intestine or colon

·        rectum

·        anus

GI bleeding can occur in any one of these organs. If the bleeding occurs in your esophagus, stomach, or small intestine, it is considered upper GI bleeding. Gastrointestinal bleeding in the large intestine, rectum, or anus is called lower GI bleeding. The amount of bleeding you experience can range from a very small amount of blood to a life-threatening hemorrhage.

Causes of Upper GI Bleeding:

Peptic ulcers, which are open sores that appear in the lining of your esophagus, stomach, and small intestine, are a common cause of GI bleeding. Enlarged veins in your esophagus can tear and bleed.

Causes of Lower GI Bleeding

In the case of lower GI bleeding, one of the most common causes is colitis. This occurs when your colon becomes inflamed. This could be caused by an infection, food poisoning, parasites, Crohn’s disease, and reduced blood flow in the colon. Internal hemorrhoids are another common cause of GI or rectal bleeding. A hemorrhoid is an enlarged vein in your rectum or anus. These enlarged veins can rupture and bleed, causing rectal bleeding.

 Signs of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

 Your stool might become darker, like tar, if the bleeding is coming from the stomach or upper GI tract. You may pass blood from your rectum during bowel movements, which could cause you to see some blood in your toilet or on your toilet tissue. This blood is usually bright red in color. Vomiting blood is another sign that there is bleeding somewhere in your GI tract. If you experience paleness, weakness, or shortness of breath. These could be signs of severe bleeding.

Patients who are at risk of hemorrhage or GI perforation caused by pathology, recent surgery, or medical conditions could be further compromised by activated charcoal. Since intake of charcoal makes stool hard, more quantity of water should be taken.

21. Pancreatitis:

Pancreatitis simply means inflammation of the pancreas. 

The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and next to the small intestine. The pancreas does two main things:

1.   It releases powerful digestive enzymes into the small intestine to aid the digestion of food

2.   It releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. They control the body's blood sugar level, a major source of energy, and pancreatitis is an important role in the cause of diabetes.

In most cases, acute pancreatitis is caused by gallstones or heavy alcohol use. Other causes include medications, taking antibiotics, infections, trauma, metabolic disorders, and surgery. In up to 30% of people with acute pancreatitis, the cause is unknown.

Symptoms of acute pancreatitis:

·        Upper abdominal pain that radiates into the back. It may be aggravated by eating, especially foods high in fat.

·        Swollen and tender abdomen.

·        Nausea and vomiting.

·        Fever.

·        Increased heart rate. 

Fomentations should be done followed by large abdominal charcoal poultice and charcoal tablet or powder internally. This treatment doesn’t work instantly but good follow up with natural remedies and diets.

22. Allergies:

·        Allergens are substances that are foreign to the body and can cause an allergic reaction. When an allergic individual comes in contact with an allergen, the immune system mounts a response through the IgE antibody. Therefore, people who are prone to allergies are said to be allergic. Examples of allergens include pollens, dust mites, molds, animal proteins, foods, and certain medications such as penicillin or aspirin,

 

·        pet dander

·        bee stings or bites from other insects

·        certain foods, including nuts or shellfish

·        certain plants

·        pollen

The symptoms of an allergic reaction can vary from mild to severe. If you are exposed to an allergen for the first time, your symptoms may be mild. These symptoms may get worse if you are repeatedly exposed to the allergen.

Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction can include:

·        hives (itchy red spots on the skin)

·        itching

·        nasal congestion (rhinitis)

·        a rash

·        watery or itchy eyes

·        cough                   

Severe allergic reactions can cause other symptoms such as:

·        abdominal cramping or pain

·        pain or tightness in the chest

·        diarrhea

·        difficulty swallowing

·        dizziness (vertigo)

·        fear or anxiety

·        flushing of the face

·        nausea or vomiting

·        heart palpitations

·        swelling of the face, eyes, or tongue

·        weakness

·        wheezing

·        difficulty breathing

·        unconsciousness

Allergies are perplexing condition, hard to know what is allergic to them. Forget about the causes and should not be treated with any other ailment other than charcoal. It may be worth experimenting by giving some activated charcoal orally, externally rubbing charcoal water on hives or itching areas. It will neutralize the toxins produced by allergens.

23. Intestinal Parasites:

Pinworms - Humans are the only natural host for this parasite. The infection occurs most frequently in school children between 5 to 10 years of age. The most common symptom of pinworms is an itchy rectal area. Symptoms are worse at night when the female worms are most active and crawl out of the anus to deposit their eggs.

When someone with pinworms scratches their perianal area, eggs may lodge under their fingernails and be spread to anything he or she touches. Infested dust, clothing, bedding, or toys can also spread eggs. When someone else accidentally ingests these eggs, they also become infected.

·        frequent and strong itching of the anal area.

·        restless sleep due to the itching and discomfort.

·        pain, rash, or other skin irritation around the anus.

·        the presence of pinworms in the area of your child's anus.

 

Tapeworms are flat segmented worms that live in the intestines of some animals. Animals can become infected with these parasites when grazing in pastures or drinking contaminated water.

Eating undercooked meat from infected animals is the main cause of tapeworm infection in people. Although tapeworms in humans usually cause few symptoms and are easily treated, they can sometimes cause serious, life-threatening problems. 

Six types of tapeworms are known to infect people. They are usually identified by the animals they come from -- for example Taeniasaginata from beef, Taeniasolium from pork, and Diphyllobothriumlatum from fish.Infection can occur when you eat raw or undercooked meat from an infected animal.

Tapeworms Symptoms

Sometimes tapeworms cause signs and symptoms such as:

·        Nausea

·        Weakness

·        Diarrhea

·        Abdominal pain

·        Hunger or loss of appetite

·        Fatigue

·        Weight loss

·        Vitamin and mineral deficiencies

Hookworms (roundworms) are parasites. You can become infected with hookworms by coming into contact with soil that contains their eggs or larvae. The larvae enter your skin, travel through your bloodstream, and enter your lungs. They also travel to your windpipe and are carried to your small intestine when you swallow. 

The eggs and larvae are found in the dirt where your pet leaves stool. You can get a hookworm infection by touching contaminated dirt with your bare hands or feet. You can also get it by accidentally eating contaminated soil.

·        abdominal pain

·        colic (cramping and excessive crying in infants)

·        intestinal cramps

·        nausea

·        fever

·        blood in your stool

·        appetite loss

·        itchy rash

·        diarrhea

·        anemic

Charcoal has an anti-parasitic qualities character.

24. Varicose vein: Varicose veins are caused by thinning of the walls of the veins due to an increase in the pressure on the blood inside the veins. They may cause pain, especially at the time of the menstrual period or on long standing. 

Veins are blood vessels that return deoxygenated blood from the outer parts of the body back to the heart and lungs. The veins have one-way valves that allow blood through, but not back, so that the blood travels in only one direction. If the walls of the vein become stretched and less flexible (elastic), the valves may get weaker. Weakness of valves in the veins may cause poor venous circulation (blood flow in the veins), and causing the volume of blood in the veins to increase, thus leading to varicose veins.

A family history of varicose veins and older age increase one's tendency to develop varicose other risk factors include:

# a sedentary lifestyle,

# weight gain,

# prolonged standing, and

# pregnancy.

In the majority of cases, there is no pain. Signs may include:

§  Veins can be seen as twisted, swollen and lumpy (bulging);

§  The veins are blue or dark purple

§  The legs aching

§  The legs feel heavy, especially after exercise or at night

§  A minor injury to the affected area may result in longer bleeding than normal

§  Swollen ankles

Things to be done:

a.  15 minutes brisk walk 4 times a day helps on the activities of the veins ,which helps them for better transporting the blood to the heart.

b. Avoid constipation. We need to have proper stool. Hard stool increases pressure in the venous system of lower limbs and long term affects the development of varicose veins so, have enough fiber in the diet. Straining to pass a bowel movement will markedly elevate intra abdominal pressure, causing or aggravating varicose veins,

c.  Do not use knee-socks, stockings or anything else which tighten the legs leaving distinct traces on the skin and it reduces your normal blood circulation in the legs.

d. Clothing: Keep the extremities warm at all times to keep the tissues healthy. Do not wear constricting bands around the legs.

e.   Do not hinder the natural flow of blood (eg. long sitting motionless with curved knees). Every hour, get up, for 4-7 minutes you can do some exercises for your legs, and take a walk. Walking barefoot improves blood flow and also helps for exercising the leg muscles.

f.   Do not allow the chair seat to press against the back of the thighs, as this increases the pressure of the blood in the veins.
Do not cross legs.

g.  Relaxation with your feet in a raised position facilitates the return of blood to the heart. If the varicose veins are acutely painful, lie down and put your legs in a position that they are 15 cm above heart level. Then apply a warm poultice to the legs.

h.  Light massage (only with your fingers) from the ankle to the thigh, and towards the heart to help stimulate the blood flow.

i.    Avoid overeating or over drinking.
Avoid overweight in the abdomen.

j.    Do not allow any bands or belts across the abdomen that is tight enough to leave even a faint mark.

k.   Reducing one's salt intake and maintaining a proper protein level in the blood.

 

What charcoal can do in this condition? Put a charcoal poultice over the varicose area by elevating your leg slightly with a support underneath.

25. Unconscious:

Unconsciousness is when a person is unable to respond to people and activities. Often, this is called a coma. Especially, it may be a really serious problem when a child loses consciousness. In effect, an unconscious condition is an indication of the fact that the brain is not receiving sufficient supply of oxygen.Fainting occurs owing to a temporary disturbance of flow of blood to the brain. This condition may be caused due to hunger or pain or also overpowering poignant (emotional) situations. As mentioned earlier, fainting is a short-lived condition and even a child who has fainted will recover voluntarily.

Causes

Unconsciousness can be caused by nearly any major illness or injury, as well as substance abuse and alcohol use. Brief unconsciousness (or fainting) is often caused by dehydration, low blood sugar, or temporary low blood pressure. However, it can also be caused by serious heart or nervous system problems.

Symptoms:

Amnesia (loss of memory) of for events prior to, during, and even after the period of unconsciousness

• Confusion
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Inability to speak or move parts of his or her body (see stroke symptoms)
• Lightheadedness
• Loss of bowel or bladder control (incontinence)
• Rapid heartbeat (palpitations)
• Stupor (profound confusion and weakness)

Giving charcoal orally is not recommended if the patient is unconscious. Charcoal poultice to the abdomen may be done. Insertion of charcoal tab inside anus can be done.

1.   Check the person's airway, breathing, and pulse frequently. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR.

2.   If the person is breathing and lying on the back, and you do not think there is a spinal injury, carefully roll the person toward you onto the side. Bend the top leg so both hip and knee are at right angles. Gently tilt the head back to keep the airway open. If breathing or pulse stops at any time, roll the person on to his back and begin CPR.

3.   If you think there is a spinal injury, leave the person where you found them (as long as breathing continues). If the person vomits, roll the entire body at one time to the side. Support the neck and back to keep the head and body in the same position while you roll.

4.   Keep the person warm until medical help arrives.

5.   If you see a person fainting, try to prevent a fall. Lay the person flat on the floor and raise the feet about 12 inches.

6.   If fainting is likely due to low blood sugar, give the person something sweet to eat or drink when they become conscious.

DO NOT

• Do NOT give an unconscious person any food or drink.
• Do NOT leave the person alone.
• Do NOT place a pillow under the head of an unconscious person.
• Do NOT slap an unconscious person's face or splash water on the face to try to revive him.

#CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. This may happen after an electric shock, heart attack, or drowning.

CPR combines rescue breathing and chest compressions.

• Rescue breathing provides oxygen to the person's lungs.
• Chest compressions keep oxygen-rich blood flowing until the heartbeat and breathing can be restored.

Permanent brain damage or death can occur within minutes if blood flow stops. Therefore, it is very important that blood flow and breathing be continued until trained medical help arrives.

1.   Perform chest compressions:

·        Place the heel of one hand on the breastbone -- right between the nipples.

·        Place the heel of your other hand on top of the first hand.

·        Position your body directly over your hands.

·        Give 30 chest compressions. These compressions should be fast and hard. Press down about 2 inches into the chest. Each time, let the chest rise completely. Count the 30 compressions quickly: "1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30, off."

2.   Open the airway. Lift up the chin with two fingers. At the same time, tilt the head by pushing down on the forehead with the other hand.

3.   Look, listen, and feel for breathing. Place your ear close to the person's mouth and nose. Watch for chest movement. Feel for breath on your cheek.

4.   If the person is not breathing or has trouble breathing:

·        Cover their mouth tightly with your mouth.

·        Pinch the nose closed.

·        Keep the chin lifted and head tilted.

·        Give 2 rescue breaths. Each breath should take about a second and make the chest rise.

5.   Continue CPR (30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths, then repeat) until the person recovers or help arrives.

 

26. Gangrene

Gangrene is a condition that occurs when body tissue dies. It is caused by a loss of blood supply due to an underlying illness, injury, and/or infection. Fingers, toes, and limbs are most often affected, but gangrene can also occur inside the body, damaging organs and muscles. 

Blood vessels plays a very important role in your health. Not only does it transport oxygen and nutrients throughout your body to feed cells, it delivers disease-fighting antibodies that protect your body from infection. When blood cannot travel freely throughout the body, your cells cannot survive, infection can develop, and tissue can die from gangrene. 

Any condition that affects blood flow increases your risk of gangrene, including:

·        Diabetes.

·        Atherosclerosis.

·        Peripheral arterial disease.

·        Smoking.

·        Trauma or serious injury.

·        Obesity. 

 Many people who suffer with diabetes, who had developed ulcers on her feet and was threatened with gangrene and their last advice is amputation of affected leg. Instead of amputation, God has given this little black magic for the gangrene leg. Here the charcoal poultice is done on the affected area, and being changed for every four hours.

27. Tetanus:

The bacteria that cause tetanus, Clostridium tetani, are found in soil, dust and animal feces. When they enter a deep flesh wound, spores of the bacteria may produce a powerful toxintetanospasmin, which actively impairs your motor neurons, nerves that control your muscles.

HOW IS TETANUS SPREAD?

Tetanus is not transmitted from person to person. A person usually becomes infected with tetanus when dirt enters a wound or cut. Tetanus germs are likely to grow in deep puncture wounds caused by dirty nails, knives, tools, wood splinters, and animal bites. Women face an additional risk of infection if a contaminated tool is used during childbirth or during an abortion.

A newborn baby may become infected if the knife, razor, or other instrument used to cut its umbilical cord is dirty, if dirty material is used to dress the cord, or if the hands of the person delivering the baby are not clean.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF TETANUS?

The time between getting the infection and showing symptoms is usually between three to 10 days. But it may be as long as three weeks. Shorter the incubation period, the higher the risk of death.

In children and adults muscular stiffness in the jaw is a common first sign of tetanus. This symptom is followed by stiffness in the neck, difficulty swallowing, and stiffness in the stomach muscles, muscle spasms, sweating, and fever. Newborn babies with tetanus are normal at birth, but stop sucking between three and 28 days after birth. They stop feeding and their bodies become stiff while severe muscle contractions and spasms occur. 

 The patient suffering from convulsions, stiffness and unconscious, placing inside the bathtub of warm water with a large amount of charcoal powder mixed in it. Within half an hour the patient will regain consciousness. This treatment should be done whenever it starts again. The seizure will recover without any complications.

28. Urinary Tract Infection:

Urinary tract infections typically occur when bacteria (E. coli, a type of bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.), enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in the bladder.

UTIs are a key reason we're often told to wipe from front to back after using the bathroom. That's because the urethra -- the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body -- is located close to the anus.

 Bacteria from the large intestine, such as E. coli, are in the perfect position to escape the anus and invade the urethra. From there, they can travel up to the bladder, and if the infection isn't treated, continue on to infect the kidneys. Women may be especially prone to UTIs because they have shorter urethras, which allow bacteria quick access to the bladder. Having sex can introduce bacteria into the urinary tract, too.

To identify an UTI, keep an eye out for the following symptoms:

·        A burning feeling when you urinate

·        A frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do

·        Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen

·        Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine

·        Feeling tired or shaky

·        Fever or chills (a sign the infection may have reached your kidneys) 

When you develop severe burning upon or during urination, frequent and urgency urination, bed wetting. Don’t go for any treatment, but just take charcoal in any form within few hours your problem will disappeared. Even you can take clear charcoal water to drink and to wash your private parts.

29. Typhoid:

Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella typhi. It is transmitted through the ingestion of food or drink contaminated by the faeces or urine of infected people.

Symptoms usually develop 1–3 weeks after exposure, and may be mild or severe. They include high fever, malaise, headache, constipation or diarrhea, rose-colored spots on the chest, and enlarged spleen and liver.

It sounds scary but when you tackle at right time there is nothing to fear. Charcoal water or charcoal tablet with regular intervals should be taken according to the situation. Natural antibiotic like garlic should be taken with meals.

30. Kidney Failure: 

Function of the kidneys is to remove waste productsfrom blood and excess fluid from the body. These waste products and excess fluid are removed through the urine.Kidney failure is when your kidneys stop working well enough for you to live without dialysis or a kidney transplant.              

Causes of kidney Failure:

·        You have a long-term health problem such as kidney or liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, or obesity. You are already very ill and are in the hospital or intensive care (ICU).

Diabetes and high blood pressure cause most cases of ESRD (end-stage renal disease).  Other causes include:

• Autoimmune diseases (like lupus, HIV.
• Genetic diseases (like polycystic kidney disease)
• Injuries
• Some medicines or other drugs.

Below are lists of kidney failure symptoms that are grouped in categories based on a typical cause.

Kidney failure symptoms from buildup of wastes in the body

§  A metallic taste in the mouth or ammonia breath

§  Protein aversion (no longer wanting to eat meat)

§  Nausea and vomiting

§  Difficulty concentrating

§  Loss of appetite

§  Itchiness (pruritus)

Kidney failure symptoms from buildup of fluid in the body

§  Swelling in the face, feet or hands

§  Shortness of breath (from fluid in the lungs)

Kidney failure symptoms from damage to the kidneys

§  Making more or less urine than usual

§  Blood in the urine (typically only seen through a microscope)

§  Urine that is foamy or bubbly (may be seen when protein is in the urine)

Kidney failure symptoms from anemia

§  Fatigue

§  Shortness of breath

§  Weakness

§  Mental confusion

§  Feeling cold all the time

§  Desire to chew ice, clay. 

How can I prevent kidney failure?

The best way to prevent kidney failure is to prevent CKD (chronic kidney diseases). If you have CKD, work with your doctor to slow it down.  You may not be able to fix the damage that is already done, but you might be able to keep the damage from getting worse.
  If you have diabetes and high blood pressure, it is very important for you to manage these.  Work with your doctor to learn how.

Other ways to help protect your kidneys are to:

• Eat a diet low in spices, fat and salt
• Exercise most of the week
• Have regular check-ups with your doctor
• Avoid tobacco
• Limit alcohol
• Drink not less than 1 lit of water
• Avoid strong medication.

Say you are suffering from kidney failure. I can assure by the mercy of God and your afford with charcoal will bring a great changes in your life. Start hydrotherapy (hot and cold) around your kidney region twice daily. Keep in mind for hypertension and diabetes patient water should not be too hot or cold. Always put wet cloth on fore head during your hydrotherapy. After that wrap charcoal poultice around your kidney region, this poultice can be change twice. 

31. RH Factor:ABO incompatibility is a common and generally mild type of haemolytic disease in babies. The term haemolytic disease means that red blood cells are broken down more quickly than usual which can cause jaundice, anaemia and in very severe cases can cause death. During pregnancy, this breakdown of red blood cells in the baby may occur if the mother and baby’s blood types are incompatible and if these different blood types come into direct contact with each other and antibodies are formed.

Significant problems with ABO incompatibility occur mostly with babies whose mothers have O blood type and where the baby is either A or B blood type. Premature babies are much more likely to experience severe problems from ABO incompatibility, while healthy full term babies are generally only mildly affected.  Unlike hemolytic disease that can result in subsequent babies when a mother has a negative blood group, ABO incompatibility can occur in first-born babies and does not become more severe in further pregnancies.

In this case mother, administration of charcoal as much as she could get the baby accept. With the baby undressed in her lap, she sat in the sunlight giving over an hour of exposure to both front and back (babies can tolerate more sunlight before getting a sunburn than can adults). After a week the baby’s bilirubin drops down. By this you can avoid the hazardous exchange blood transfusion.

32. Gout:

Gout is a kind of arthritis. Gout is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness and tenderness in joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe.Unless gout is treated. Over time, they can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. But when uric acid levels in your blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints.Your chances of getting gout are higher if you are overweight, drink too much alcohol, or eat too much meat and fish that are high in chemicals called purines.

The most common sign of gout is a nighttime attack of swelling, tenderness, redness, and sharp pain in your big toe . You can also get gout attacks in your foot, ankle, or knees, or other joints. 

Charcoal and flaxseed poultice on the affected area works out well and with internal ingestion. Diet also plays a major role in this problem. Avoid protein which derives from animal. Hydrotherapy should be done charcoal poultice on the affected parts.

33. Ingrown toes nail:

Is a painful condition of the toe. It occurs when a sharp corner of the toenail digs into the skin at the end of or side of the toe. This condition has been found only in shoe-wearing cultures and does not occur in habitually barefoot people since it requires downward pressure on the nail by a shoe.

Symptoms of an ingrown nail include pain along the margins of the toes unbearable of pain when wearing tight footwear, and sensitivity to pressure of any kind, even the weight of bed sheets. Signs of infection include redness and swelling of the area around the nail, drainage of pus, and watery discharge tinged with blood.

Make charcoal and flaxseed paste and applied around the ingrown toes nail, wrap it with a plastic overnight. The next morning your toes will look happier than it has in years. The redness disappeared and somehow the ingrown toenail seems to have loosened up.

34. Detoxifier:

Is an approach that claims to remove harmful substances from the body to reduce or relieve withdrawal symptoms in drug addicted individuals and alcohol withdrawal in individuals with alcohol dependence. It is also a means by cleaning impurities from the blood.

Everyone should detox at least once a year. To remove toxins from the body, charcoal is the best single detoxifier for whole-body cleansing. Of course, along with charcoal, one cannot forget water, both on the outside and the inside to help wash away poisons.  Activated charcoal has the ability to draw toxins from deep tissue as well as deep organs. 

A detox program can help the body's natural cleansing process by:

1. Resting the organs through fasting; 
2. Stimulating the liver to drive toxins from the body; 
3.Promoting elimination through the intestines, kidneys and skin; 
4. Improving circulation of the blood; and 
5.Refueling the body with healthy nutrients. 

 

Today, with more toxins in the environment than ever, recommends detoxing such as:

• Unexplained fatigue
• Sluggish elimination
• Irritated skin
• Allergies
• Low-grade infections
• Puffy eye or bags under the eyes
• Bloating
• Menstrual problems
• Mental confusion
• Sickly person
• Person who use drugs
• Narcotic persons

First, lighten up your toxin load. Eliminate alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, refined sugars and saturated fats, all of which act as toxins in the body and are the obstacles to your healing process.

 Eat plenty of fiber, including brown rice and organically-grown fresh fruits and vegetables. Beets, radishes, carrot, cabbage, broccoli, and seaweed are excellent detoxifying foods. 

Take vitamin C, which helps the body produce glutathione, a liver compound that drives away toxins.

Drink at least two liters of water a day.

 Sweat your body can eliminate wastes through skin pores.

Breathe deeply to allow oxygen to circulate more completely through your system.

 Transform stress by emphasizing positive emotions.

Fasting is also a part of detoxification.

Hydrotherapy is also compulsory finishing with bath.

 

Charcoal is the best single detoxifier agent for whole–body cleansing. Above all don’t forget water, goes along both on the outside and the inside to help wash away the poisons. There are places where surgery knife can’t reach in our body where else charcoal water can penetrate and brings healing.

35. Appendicitis:

 Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a 3 1/2-inch-long tube of tissue that extends from the large intestine. No one is absolutely certain what the function of the appendix is. Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked, often by stool, a foreign body, intestinal worms and gallstone or tumors.

Appendicitis commonly presents with right iliac fossa abdominal pain, (the pain also will get worse if you move your legs or abdomen; cough or sneeze; or are jarred—during a bumpy car ride, for instance) nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite, (if you have a couple days where your appetite is low with some mild nausea and vomiting),low-grade fever( but if you have a 103-degree fever and your stomach pain is severe enough that you can't stand up straight, it may be appendicitis), chills, shaking, and constipation or diarrhea (If you have been vomiting for more than 12 hours, or have had diarrhea or constipation for more than a couple days. If you have bloated stomach for more than a couple days, have a lot of gas accompanied by bowel pain, or have trouble passing gas.

 

Charcoal drink will calm your appendicitis pain faster than the pain killer injection. Along with that charcoal poultice mixed with flax seed should be applied on the affected region. Sometime surgery can be avoided in critical cases. Know this wonderful black magic obviously one does not have to travel away from home for any treatment.

 

36. Earache:

An earache is a sharp, dull, or burning pain in one or both ears. The pain may last a short time or be ongoing. 

Common reasons for earache include:

·        Fluid building up deep inside the eardrum. Known as glue ear, this affects children more than adults

·        Infection of the ear canal outside the eardrum (otitis externa)

·        A boil or infected hair follicle in the ear canal

·        Eczema in the ear canal ( seborrheic dermatitis)

·        Injury in the ear canal from objects poked inside, such as cotton buds or sharp objects

·        Blockages in the ear from plugs of earwax or objects pushed in which have become stuck

·        Throat infections (including tonsillitis) and colds

·        Jaw pain, known as temperomandibular joint pain

·        Dental abscess in the mouth or other tooth pain, such as wisdom teeth problems

·        Trigeminal neuralgia or facial nerve pain

The symptoms of an ear infection may include:

• Ear pain
• Fever
• Fussiness
• Increased crying
• Irritability

 Charcoal poultice on the affected ear should be done and left for several hours or overnight. Otitis media or otitis externa can also be treated by a charcoal poultice molded over the exterior of the ear. A heat lamp or warm water bag used over the poultice to keep it warm can increase its effectiveness. According to the cause charcoal tablet should be taken internally too. Hydrotherapy is also another effective way in earache. However, if an ear infection is suspected, avoid getting the inside of the ear wet. Don't use eardrops or olive oil if the eardrum has burst. Olive oil may also help loosen earwax.

37. Anemia:

§  Anemia is a condition in which you don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues. Having anemia may make you feel tired and weak.Others may feel easily fatigued, appear pale, a feeling of heart racing, and short of breath.

There are many cause of anemia, which are divided into three groups:

·        Anemia caused by blood loss

·        Anemia caused by decreased or faulty red blood cell production

·        Anemia caused by destruction of red blood cells

Anemia Caused by Blood Loss

 Blood loss through bleeding, which can occur slowly over a long period of time, and can often go undetected. This kind of chronic bleeding commonly results from the following:

Gastrointestinal conditions such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, gastritis, and cancer

Excess Menstruation bleeding and childbirth in women.

*Anemia caused by decreased or faulty red blood cell production:

Your body needs folate and vitamin B-12 to produce sufficient numbers of healthy red blood cells. A diet lacking in these and other key nutrients can cause decreased red blood cell production.Additionally, some people may eat enough B-12, but their bodies aren't able to process the vitamin. This can lead to vitamin deficiency anemia, also known as pernicious anemia.

Certain chronic diseases — such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and other chronic inflammatory diseases — can interfere with the production of red blood cells, resulting in chronic anemia. Kidney failure also can cause anemia.

Aplastic anemia is a very rare life-threatening anemia is caused by a decrease in the bone marrow's ability to produce red blood cells. Causes by infections, drugs and autoimmune diseases.

·        Anemia caused by destruction of red blood cells

In hemolytic anemia red blood cells are destroyed faster than bone marrow can replace them. Certain blood diseases can cause increased red blood cell destruction

 Iron deficiency is cause by many reasons. For example in cancer patient anemia is cause by cancers toxic waste products, which destroy red blood cells. These toxics retard the work of the bone marrow, but they may be adsorbed by charcoal when taken orally. This is how Charcoal is useful in anemic patient.

38. Belching:

 Belching is known as ructus, or eructation is the release of gas from the digestive tract (mainly esophagus and stomach) through the mouth. It is usually accompanied with a typical sound and an odor. Caused by swallowing air when eating or drinking and subsequently expelling (or inhaling) it, so in this case the expelled gas is mainly a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen. Belching can also be caused by drinking carbonated beverages such as beer, soft drinks, energy drinks. 

 Belching combined with other symptoms such as dyspepsia, nausea and heartburn may be a sign of an ulcer or hiatal hernia. Other causes of belching include: food allergy, gallbladder problems, acid reflux disease, gastritis.

It’s absorbent and deodorant properties make charcoal a splendid agent to absorb putrid gases from the stomach and bowels. Thus control the action of belching.

39. Headache:

Headache is pain anywhere in the region of the head or neck. Headaches are broadly classified as "primary" or "secondary".  While primary headaches may cause significant daily pain and disability, they are not dangerous.90% of all headaches are primary headaches. The most common types of primary headaches are migraines and tension-type headaches.

Some primary headaches can be triggered by lifestyle factors, including:

·        Alcohol, particularly red wine

·        Certain foods, such as processed meats that contain nitrates

·        Changes in sleep or lack of sleep

·        Poor posture

·        Skipped meals

·        Stress

 

 Secondary headaches are caused by an underlying disease, like an infection, head injury, vascular disorders, brain bleed or tumors. Secondary headaches can be harmless or dangerous.

When we have irritation of the stomach, gastric acidity or digestion disturbance we tense to have headache. Internal intake of charcoal will quite your problem without any medication. They are person who are allergic to dairy products, peanuts etc. when they eat them they get severe headache, for this type of headache charcoal taken orally helps a lot.

40. Hemorrhoid:

Hemorrhoids are also known as piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and lower rectum. Hemorrhoids may result from straining during bowel movements or from the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes. Hemorrhoids may be located inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids), or they may develop under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids).

Signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids may include:

·        Painless bleeding during bowel movements — you might notice small amounts of bright red blood on your toilet tissue or in the toilet bowl

·        Itching or irritation in your anal region

·        Pain or discomfort

·        Swelling around your anus

·        A lump near your anus, which may be sensitive or painful

·        Leakage of feces

 

Mixed one teaspoon of activated charcoal powder with two tablespoonful of olive oil to make paste. This paste is inject inside and applied the rectum. If there is any external hemorrhoid swelling and bleeding or pain this treatment will check the problem.

41. Passive hemorrhage:

Escape of blood from the vessels of the living body, called active or passive according as it is arterial or venous in character. Hemorrhage may be natural, as in the menstrual discharge; symptomatic of disease, as in scurvy, typhoid fever, epistaxis, and hemorrhoids. In passive hemorrhage the blood is venous, as in chronic diseases of the liver, uterus, and rectum. There are certain persons called “bleeders," in whom a hemorrhagic diathesis exists, a peculiar and often hereditary constitutional defect in which the blood seems to have no power of coagulation and the vessels none of contractility.
A small loss of blood may produce great relief in congestions and inflammations, but hemorrhage carried beyond this point causes paleness, chilliness, cold sweats, nausea and vomiting, hurried respiration, weak and rapid pulse, dizziness, fainting, and finally convulsions and death.

The specific use of charcoal is also use to arrest hemorrhage from the bowels, in the form of enema, thrown up the rectum or rectal injection of charcoal. Internally for other hemorrhage from different parts of our body.

42. Ulcer

“An ulcer is a wound in the liningupper part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. When they occur in the stomach, they are called gastric ulcers. If they form in the first part of your small intestine, the duodenum, they are referred to as duodenal ulcers.

Esophageal ulcers, which form in the esophagus-- or swallowing tube -- and are often a result of alcohol abuse.

Ulcers form as a result of stress, a genetic predisposition to excessive stomach acid secretion, and poor lifestyle habits (including overindulging in rich and fatty foods, alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco). It was believed that such influences contribute to a buildup of stomach acids that erode the protective lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus.

At first you may only feel mild discomfort (technically referred to as “epigastric pain”) in the pit of your stomach, about halfway between your ribs and your navel.

Without treatment, your ulcer can continue to grow, become very painful, and may bleed. If not treated early, it may eat entirely through the lining of your stomach or intestine (this is called a perforated ulcer). 

 

Any types of ulcer either duodenal ulcer, peptic or gastric ulcer, esophageal ulcer will solve your problem immediately. Taking charcoal in any form will check your ulcer problem. Even in mouth ulcer, just keep the charcotab on or around the ulcer area will bring healing within short period.

43. Colic:

colic is a form of pain which starts and stops abruptly. It occurs due to muscular contractions of a hollow tube (colon, ureter, gall bladder, etc.) in attempt to relieve the obstruction by forcing content out. It may be accompanied by vomiting and sweating.

Types include:

·        Baby colic, a condition, usually in infants, characterized by incessant crying

·        Renal colic, a pain in the flank, characteristic of kidney stones

·        Biliary colic, blockage by a gallstone of the common bile duct or cystic duct 

Charcoal is also known as killer colic or anti-spasmodic. Clear charcoal water or tablet or power can be taken. People whose colic is due to intake of spices, hot chilies can be easily check your problem within few minutes. Hydrotherapy (also one among the best pain killer) around the colic or pain area will be relaxing one too. This treatment can be remembered during the painful menstrual period.

44. Conjunctivitis:

·        Pinkeye caused by some bacteria and viruses can spread easily from person to person.

·        Irritants such as shampoos, dirt, smoke, and pool chlorine

·        Allergies, like dust, pollen, or a special type of allergy that affects some contact lens wearers

What Are the Symptoms of Pinkeye?

The symptoms of pinkeye differ based on the cause of the inflammation, but may include:

·        Redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid

·        Increased amount of tears

·        Thick yellow discharge that crusts over the eyelashes, especially after sleep

·        Green or white discharge from the eye

·        Itchy eyes

·        Burning eyes

·        Blurred vision

·        Increased sensitivity to light

Despite of many causes for conjunctivitis, but there is a simple treatment.

Charcoal poultice can be applied overnight on the effected eye with a piece of plastic on top of the poultice to keep it moist. And use charcoal clear water or fluid as eye dropper. You can apply pure honey or lemon juice as a eye dropper.

45. Cough and Cold:

Common cold symptoms usually start between one and three days after you are infected by a cold virus. Typically, they last for about three to seven days. Colds are often contagious through the first week. This means you can pass the cold virus to those you come in contact with.

Colds usually begin abruptly with a sore throat followed by these common cold symptoms:

·        Clear, watery nasal drainage

·        Sneezing

·        Fatigue

·        Cough

Usually, there is no fever with the common cold. In fact, fever and more severe symptoms may indicate that you have the flu or a bacterial infection and not a cold.

For the first few days of a cold, your nose drips with watery nasal secretions. Later, these secretions may become thicker and darker.

A mild cough is a common cold symptom and may last into the second week of your cold. If you have asthma or other lung problem, a cold may make it worse. If you are coughing up thick or dark mucus or you have a fever, you may have a bacterial infection.

 

If you know you are going to catch cough or cold start taking charcoal tab that will prevent you from getting cough or cold. Suppose you got cough and running nose for quick relief do some hydrotherapy (putting hot water bag on chest) and clean your nose with charcoal clear fluid that will ease your nasal irritation.

46. Sore throat:

A sore throat (or throat pain) is pain, itchiness, irritation of the throat. A sore throat may cause mild to extreme pain. You may have difficulty in swallowing food and liquids, and the pain may get worse when you try to swallow. However, other symptoms may include a dry throat, swollen glands in the neck, white patches on the tonsils, and hoarseness.

For sore throats gargle with charcoal water or well suck charcoal tablet by keeping it for longer period.

47. Pimple:

A pimple is a result of excess oil getting trapped in the pores. Inside the pore are sebaceous glands which produce sebum. Almost all teens get acne. Pimples usually pop up on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Acne isn't a serious health risk, though severe acne can cause permanent scars. Acne can also damage self-esteem.

Make charcoal paste with flaxseed and apply on the pimple overnight it will work miracle.

48. Heartburn:

Heartburn is actually a symptom of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and is caused by acid refluxing back into the esophagus. Risk factors include those that increase the production of acid in the stomach, as well as structural problems that allow acid reflux into the esophagus.

The esophagus is a tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. It is made of muscles that work to push food toward the stomach in rhythmic waves. Once in the stomach, food is prevented from refluxing (moving back into the esophagus)The stomach combines food, acids, and enzymes together to begin digestion, if stomach acid and digestive juices reflux back into the esophagus we feel the burn sensation inside our chest.

Taking some charcoal water or tablet within few minutes your problem will disappear.

49. Heart diseases:

Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect your heart. Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects), among others Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices.

Charcoal adsorbs excess blood cholesterol, LDL (low density lipoprotein), and triglycerides, which significantly increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.  Charcoal lowers the concentration of total lipids, cholesterol, and triglycerides in the blood serum, liver, heart and brain. 

50. Alcohol Withdrawal symptom:

Alcoholic withdrawal syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur in people who have been drinking heavily for weeks, months, or years and then either stop or significantly reduce their alcohol consumption. While activated charcoal does not adsorb alcohol, it does help quickly remove other toxins from the body that contribute to poisoning. Alcohol is rarely consumed in its pure form; mixers that include artificial sweeteners and chemicals are common. Activated charcoal removes these toxins.

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can begin as early as two hours after the last drink, persist for weeks, and range from mild anxiety, irritability, agitation, tremors, and shakiness to severe complications, such as seizures and delirium tremens (also called DTs). Severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms are a medical emergency. If seizures, fever, severe confusion, hallucinations, or irregular heartbeats occur, either take the patient to an emergency room.

Don’t make them to stop immediately, instead littler by little plus start giving them charcoal every few hours that will inhabit some of severe complication and it will adsorb the toxics which are inside the body. For them not to crave we should do some hydrotherapy.

 

51. Diabetes:

·        Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

·        Insulin produced by the pancreas lowers blood glucose.

·        Absence or insufficient production of insulin causes diabetes.

·        The two types of diabetes are referred to as type 1 and type 2. Former names for these conditions were insulin-dependent diabetes occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and kills the beta cells of the pancreas. No, or very little, insulin is released into the body. As a result, sugar builds up in the blood instead of being used as energy. . About five to 10 per cent of people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes  and non-insulin-dependent diabetes Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body can’t properly use the insulin that is released (called insulin insensitivity) or does not make enough insulin. As a result, sugar builds up in the blood instead of being used as energy. About 90 per cent of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.

 Symptoms of diabetes include increased urine output, thirst, hunger, and fatigue. Genital itching or thrush, Cuts and wounds take longer to heal, Blurred vision, tingling or numbness in the feet, dry skin, and nausea, foot infections,

 Scientists think type 1 diabetes is caused by genes and environmental factors, such as viruses, that might trigger the disease. Type 2 diabetes—the most common form of diabetes—is caused by several factors, including lifestyle factors and genes, overweight, and physical inactivity, strong doses of drugs and antibiotics.

 

·        Diabetes is diagnosed by blood sugar (glucose) testing

Charcoal has been shown in some individuals to reduce glucose levels in the bowel resulting in a reduced need for medication. It has been shown to reduce the signs of blood vessel and nerve damage---- a major complication of diabetes. While obviously not a cure for diabetes, some may want to consider charcoal as an aid in managing their cases.

52. Dysentery:

Dysentery is an intestinal inflammation, especially in the colon, that can lead to severe diarrhea with mucus or blood in the feces. Patients typically experience mild to severe abdominal pain or stomach cramps. In some cases, untreated dysentery can be life-threatening, especially if the infected person cannot replace lost fluids fast enough.

Symptoms of amoebic dysentery include:

§  abdominal pain

§  fever and chills

§  nausea and vomiting

§  watery diarrhea, which can contain blood, mucus or pus

§  painful passing of stools

§  fatigue

§  Intermittent constipation.

 

Immediately when you feel the symptoms just start using the charcoal in any form as you desire with lots of water. Remember whenever you pass stool charcoal should be taken. To ease your abdomen cramp put warm water bag on the area.

53. Cholera: Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated. It is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with a bacterium called Vibriocholerae.

Signs and symptoms of dehydration include

 Severe watery diarrhea accompanied by vomiting, which can quickly lead to dehydration.

·        Rapid heart rate

·        Loss of skin elasticity (the ability to return to original position quickly if pinched)

·        Dry mucous membranes, including the inside of the mouth, throat, nose, and eyelids

·        Low blood pressure

·        Thirst

·        Muscle cramps

In this case charcoal in any form should be taken internal and every passes of stool and vomiting. To avoid dehydration lots of fluid should be taken.

 

54. Kidney Failure:  People who are having CKD (chronic kidney disease) or ESRD (End stage renal disease) had been treated well with activated charcoal orally alone with charcoal poultice around the kidney region with combination of a low protein diet, without any further problem. In which their serum urea and creatinine levels are reduce and the patients had no symptoms of anuria, oliguria, edema, (failure of the kidneys to produce urine, abnormally less quantity of urine, swelling of body, respectively)

 

55. Whitening of teeth:

Activated charcoal helps whiten teeth while promoting good oral health by changing the pH balance in the mouth, helping prevent cavities, bad breath and gum disease. For best results, brush your teeth with activated charcoal two-three times per week.

To whiten your teeth naturally, wet a toothbrush and dip into powdered activated charcoal. Brush teeth as normal, paying special attention to areas showing the most staining. Sip a bit of water, swish through mouth thoroughly and spit. Rinse well, until spit is clear.

56.  ACE OR PIMPLES:

Pimples are small skin lesions or inflammations of the skin - they develop when sebaceous glands (oil glands) become clogged and infected, leading to swollen, red lesions filled with pus. Sebaceous glands, which are located at the base of hair follicles, can become overactive due to hormone dysregulation, which is why acne is most commonly associated with puberty, and why breakouts occur around the time of menses

To treat acne, mix one capsule of activated charcoal with two teaspoons of aloe vera gel, and smooth over face. Let dry and rinse off completely. The activated charcoal binds with environmental toxins and dirt that contribute to acne.

57. Digestive tract cleanser:

Activated charcoal uses help promote a healthy digestive tract by removing toxins that cause allergic reactions, oxidative damage and poor immune system function. By removing the toxins from your system, Environmental factors, including pesticides on food, chemicals in the water we drink and exposure to mold, create a toxic burden in our bodies. It’s important to routinely cleanse the digestive tract to support overall health and wellness. To complete a digestive tract cleanser with activated charcoal, take 2-3 charcoal tabs1 hour prior to each meal, for two days. If during the cleanse you find you are constipated, this is a sure sign you’re not consuming enough water! Drink a glass of warm water with a slice of lemon. 

58. Anti-Aging

Aging is a natural part of life, but due to the toxic load we are exposed to through food, our homes and workplaces, and our environment, to prevent pre-mature aging we must get rid of toxic. Activated charcoal uses include helping prevent cellular damage to kidneys and liver, as well as supporting healthy *adrenal glands. It’s imperative to cleanse toxins and chemicals routinely from the body. Activated charcoal benefits major organs by helping the body flush out the toxins and chemicals that cause the damage. For this, use two capsules of activated charcoal per day after exposure to nonorganic foods (grown or made foods with artificial chemicals) or after contact to other toxins. This supports better cognitive (thinking, understanding, learning, remembering) function, a reduction in brain fog (temporary diminished mental capacity mark by inability to thing or concentrate), healthier kidney and liver function, and a healthier digestive tract.

*The adrenal glands, located at the top of each kidney, produce hormones that help the body control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stressors like a major illness or injury, and regulate blood pressure. Two of the most important adrenal hormones are cortisol and aldosterone.

59. Activated Charcoal for First Aid

 Recommend activated charcoal as a part of first aid kits, both at home and at work. In the event of an emergency where toxins, drugs or chemicals are ingested, it’s imperative (important) to call 102 immediately.

60. HEADACHE:

Headache is defined as a pain arising from the head or upper neck of the body.  Head is one of the most common sites of pain in the body. There are different causes of headache. The pain may be a dull ache, sharp, throbbing, constant, intermittent, mild, or intense. When we get headache, it’s a red signal telling something is wrong in your body.  If headache runs every now and then better you take some extra time to find out what went wrong in your body. Find out the causes, for example when you have some eye problem, headache is one of the sign. In such cases taking only charcoal will not work, sidewise we need to give attention to the eyes by taking natural carrot juice every day for permanent cure. When headache starts to kick in take 1Tbsp. of Activated Charcoal with water. After say about 20 minutes later you will feel much, much better. . Charcoal alleviates headaches caused by allergies, also in such cases find out what is the allergen to cause your headache.

61. FLU:  Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. Flu is highly contagious and is normally spread by the coughs and sneezes of an infected person. You can also catch flu by touching an infected person, for instance, shaking hands. Symptoms of flu are high temperature, headache, aching joints and limbs, feeling of exhausted, cold sweats and shivers, they may also have gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea; these are much more common among children than adults.

Charcoal has a great action on virus and it will ease all the symptoms above with proper care with diets and some natural herbs like lemon grass, ginger tea, garlic, lemon water with honey etc.

 

63. FOOT ULCER: People with diabetes develop foot ulcers. A foot ulcer is prone to infection, which may become severe.  Skin ulcers occur on the lower legs or feet.  The skin normally heals quickly if it is cut. However, in some people with diabetes the skin on the feet does not heal so well and is prone to developing an ulcer. Nerves may not work as well as normal because even a slightly high blood sugar (glucose) level can, over time, damage some of your nerves. If you lose sensation in parts of your feet, you may not know if you damage your feet.  Also, if you cannot feel pain so well from the foot, you do not protect these small wounds by not walking on them. Therefore, they can quickly become worse and develop into ulcers.

Diabetes has an increased risk of developing. This is caused by fatty deposits called atheroma that builds up on the inside lining of arteries. This can reduce the blood flow to various parts of the body. The arteries in the legs are quite commonly affected. This can cause a reduced blood to the feet. Skin with a poor blood supply does not heal as well as normal and is more likely to be damaged. 

 

Soak the foot twice a day in a charcoal footbath with enough water to cover the ulcer for 30 minutes. Whereby, maintaining a strict low fat diet , with whole grains, fruits and vegetables should also carried out.

 

64. BURN:  Boiled charcoal mixed with cassava flour and Aloevera (flax seed meal, oat flour, corn starch can be used also), cool it and place within a paper towel or cloth and apply on the burn area.  Charcoal can also be applied as a commercial wound dressing (Actisorb) made from activated carbon cloth, The great advantages of the activated carbon cloth dressing is its sterile packaging, clean appearance, ease of application, and its ease of removal without pain.
Charcoal has been shown to adsorb some infectious microbes that prevent healing as well as the odor associated with dead flesh. The wound odor is the product of chemical destruction of the flesh. Charcoal goes to work to not only adsorb the odors but also the agents that are destroying the tissue.

65. GOUT: Gout is a form of arthritis that causes sudden, severe attacks of pain and tenderness, redness, warmth, and swelling in some joints. It usually affects one joint at a time and most often the big toe. Causes include: drinking alcohol, eating protein-rich foods, surgery, sudden, severe illness, crash diets, joint injury, and chemotherapy.

Gout results from a build-up in the body of too much uric acid, which forms crystals that deposit in joints and cause inflammation. Uric acid is a substance that normally forms when the body breaks down purines – the waste products from protein metabolism.  Women with gout usually develop it after menopause. Activated charcoal is known to adsorb uric acid, many people have found charcoal to be a safe and simple remedy for gout when taken orally or when used in a warm foot bath.

66. MOUTH ULCER: Are normally small, painful lesions that develop in your mouth or at the base of your gums. They can make eating, drinking, and talking uncomfortable.  Usually go away within one to two weeks if untreated. The causes might be due lack of essential vitamins, especially B-12, zinc, folate, and iron, dental braces, emotional stress or lack of sleep, bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, allergic response to mouth bacteria, In this condition charcoal can help you a lot making the ulcer to get rid within 3 to 4 days. It is the simplest treatment; you have to just put the charcoal tablet on the ulcer area keep it as long as you can for quick recovery. I usually keep it overnight and sleep off, following morning I feel better and continue for 3 to 4 nights. Along with this I eat garlic with my meals and lemon water too.

67: GUM DISEASE:

 

CHARCOAL PRODUCTS:

1.   ACTIVATED  CHARCOAL  SOAP:

Activated Charcoal is known for drawing out impurities and toxins from the skin, helping to relieve acne and other skin problems.

2.   WOUND CARE CLOTH: The fixing and removal of bacteria from the wound will lead to a reduction in exudates which will improve the wound environment and promote healing. Healing comes by reduce wound infection as bacteria will be adsorbed by the Activated Charcoal Cloth.

Recommended for: Odor Control, Venous & Arterial Ulcers, Leg ulcers, Diabetic foot ulcers, Pressure ulcers Stage I, II, III, IV, Fungating Lesions, Surgical Wounds, Donor Sites ( grafting of skin), Minor Burns.

 

3.   CHARCOAL ODOR ELIMINATOR:

Conveniently ready for you to hang where you need it most, inside a fridge, drawer, boot, basically wherever your nose tells you to put it.  Remove odors naturally.

4.   CHARCOAL DEODORANT:  Adsorbs odors super naturally. Inhibit bacteria to ensure a long-lasting and highly effective deodorant, not only is activated charcoal naturally deodorizing, detoxifying it is also antibacterial and anti fungal. Uses- body odor

5.   LIPS BALM: Because of activated charcoal antibacterial and anti-mold properties, it moisturizes and softens the dry chapped lips. It is also known to help draw out toxins from the skin.

6.   CHARCOAL EYELINER AND EYE SHADOW: No lead, no dyes, no chemicals, no toxins, vegan. Used for centuries as an eye adornment and enhancement before the chemical varieties currently on the market.

7.   SHAMPOO: Activated charcoal, when used on your hair, can pull out oil, dirt and toxins ‘just like it does for your skin. Activated charcoal does remove toxins and toxins can be more than just environmental pollutants or substances inside our bodies. Toxins can be in our hair or on our scalp so shampoos with activated charcoal serves a useful purpose.

8.   COLGATE: Aid in the prevention of cavities, plaque, gingivitis cleaning, removing stains, bacteria and odor in our teeth.  They say that it penetrates hard to reach places between teeth. This innovative toothpaste reduces bacteria build up by up to 90% 12 hours after you eat and drink.

9.   BAMBOO CHARCOAL PILLOW AND MATTRESS: Bamboo charcoal has the  ability to emits far infrared rays can help to improve blood circulation improving conditions like body and head, back, neck pain, insomnia, fatigue, rheumatism and also enhance the sleep quality

10.                    Activated charcoal patch: Each patch comes with a protective, self adhesive bandage to keep it moist and in place. Black Miracle Charcoal Patch can be used to stimulate circulation of blood to body parts for effective pain relief. These charcoal patches help draw

Poisons from stings, bites, chemical irritants, burns, and poison ivy as they cool the burning sensation. It may also be used to detox organs, such as liver, kidneys, bladder, etc., when applied directly on the skin over the organ.

11.                    CHARCOAL SOIL D TOX: They effectively removes organic toxins, such as herbicides and pesticides from soil to provide a safe environment for new or existing root systems. Improves seed germination. Before planting (seeds or plants), first decontaminate the surrounding soil where herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals may have poisoned the soil. Charcoal Soil D Tox can be used for most any chemical spill outside the home, whether on the lawn, in flower beds, around fruit trees.

12.                    KIDNEY DIALYSIS MACHINE:  Activated charcoal has been used in haemodialysis by cleansing the blood of toxins, extra salts and fluids through a dialysis machine called “artificial kidney”. It helps maintain proper chemical balance such as potassium, sodium and chloride and keeps blood pressure under control.

13.                    INTERNATIONAL AIR STATION: Until 2010, water had to be shipped up to spacestronauts in bags, alongside their food, but a fairly monstrous centrifugal distiller has changed all that, and the result is purified pee that's cleaner than any water you've had in your mouth recently. They use granular activated carbon and ultraviolet light for disinfection.

14.                   CHARCOAL FACE MASK: Using activated charcoal, you can make a face mask that helps pull the toxins and impurities out of your skin. Open 3 charcoal tablets into a bowl, a little warm water and a squeeze of honey and stir until it becomes a paste. Then apply it to your face, making sure to avoid your mouth, eyes, and nose area.

15.                   WATER FILTER: Active charcoal carbon filters are most effective at removing contaminants and impurities, chlorine, sediment, volatile organic compounds (VOCs)( are organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at ordinary room temperature, For example, formaldehyde, which evaporates from paint) taste and odor from water. They are not effective at removing minerals, salts, and dissolved inorganic compounds. Activated charcoal prevents bacteria growth within the filter.

16.                  RESPIRATORY MASS: The carbon layer filter out nuisance levels of ozone and organic vapor. Worker stay cooler with a exhale valve that reduces breathing resistance and hot air build up. They are worn during welding, soldering, sweeper, stone quarry, laboratory, metal machinating, cement, chemical processing, printer, food processing, tobacco, varnish, paint, underground mining, polishing, poultry and textiles. Disease Control (CDC) recommends approved masks with high quality active carbon to prevent the spread of SWINE FLU.

17.                  PURIFICATION OF SUGARCANE: Seperation and purification of ferulic acid from sugarcane bagasse (the dry pulpy residue left after the extraction of juice from sugar cane) by activated charcoal.

18.                   AIR PURIFIER: Charcoal has toxin-removing effects on air. It is especially useful for absorbing formaldehyde, ammonia, benzene in the air when there is painting done, or strong smelling adhesive is used indoors, charcoal purifying bags are bags made of linen and filled with high-density bamboo charcoal. The charcoal helps remove bacteria, harmful pollutants and allergens from the air and absorbs moisture, preventing mold and mildew by trapping the impurities inside. Rejuvenate the bamboo charcoal by simply placing the bag in the sun once a month. 

19.                  RECOVERY PRECIOUS METAL: For decades, the mining industry has relied on Carbon’s granular activated carbon (GAC) to recover gold and other precious metals like uranium, copper, nickel and zinc, and on its continuous ion exchange technology to recover precious, metals from ore, waste and reclaimed streams.

20.                   CIGARETTE FILTERS: Japanese cigarettes have charcoal filter tips which selectively remove certain volatile compounds that are known as carcinogens and inhibitors of lung clearance.

21.                   AQUARIUM: Carbon is the most widely used chemical filtration. It is highly porous and adsorbs heavy metals, odors, colourants, organic contaminants, pollutants and medications from your aquarium water. It will also act as fine filtration of the water column and improves water quality.

22.                   TOOTHBRUSH: which gives it powerful absorption qualities absorb toxins in the mouth from consuming certain foods and drinks as well as work to draw out stains.
It does this through its ability to absorb the compound, tannin which is responsible for staining teeth. Tannins are found in colour rich products such as coffee, tea, wine, tobacco and berries. Additionally, activated charcoal is a natural antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties so will rid any bacteria growing in your mouth and the brush that may cause bad breath. Charcoal balances the pH level of the mouth, which reduces the growth of cavity forming bacteria.

23.                   SLEEPING EYES MASK:  Charcoal Eye Mask helps relieve eye fatigue by easing tension and pressure around the eyes and employing the benefits of activated charcoal by promoting blood circulation, and soothing away tension that can cause headaches. Your entire body will feel the benefit. Great for relaxation, meditation, stress relief, sinus pain, air plane travel and sound sleep.

24.                   HARMFUL FREE RADICALS RAYS: Activated charcoal is one method that effectively removes radionuclide’s from the water.  Activated charcoal taken internally can bind radionuclide in the GI tract form ingested food and unfiltered water, and carry them all safely out of the body.

25.                   ANIMALS: Activated charcoal has been used to treat toxic ingestions and continues to be a form of gastrointestinal (GI) decontamination for poisoned in animal, aids in digestion, fight against odor, infected wounds, coccidiosis eyes problem etc.

14.                   26.Medicine: Recently they had launch medicine call Unienzyme tablets which contains charcoal  to solves  Digestion, Intestinal Gas, Flatulence, Lower Cholesterol Levels, Hangover, Bile Flow Problems During Pregnancy Herpes Zoster, Poisoning, Sore Throat And Throat Swelling. charcoal facials, charcoal soaps, charcoal crème and salves (creamy substance to put on wound to heal or to make it less painful)  are also available in the market.

 

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