My studies into filtering water led me to activated charcoal which is an amazing substance in that it binds with many toxins and can help (cure!?) gut based poisoning issues.
I am planning to add some to my first aid kit in case of food poisoning but it's hard to find information on dosage; the best I can find suggests two teaspoons (about 15gm) dampened followed by a glass of water. NB. Activated charcoal is a fine powder and MUST NOT be inhaled so dampened/wet is essential.
Anyone have further information?
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"I beseech you in the bowels of Christ think it possible you may be mistaken"
Oliver Cromwell, 3rd August 1650 - in a letter to the General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland
Indeed it does. Many animals will eat charcoal from old fires or burned trees and it is used by modern medicine for poisoning by mouth - I think it is the only possible remedy for paracetamol overdose - but don't quote me on that.
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"I beseech you in the bowels of Christ think it possible you may be mistaken"
Oliver Cromwell, 3rd August 1650 - in a letter to the General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland
I have activated charcoal in powder form in our first aid kit and have taken it orally mixed with honey to treat nausea and have had success but notice you can now buy it in capsules, easier to use.
