Black Medicine That Heals: How Activated Charcoal Cleanses and Purifies Your Body and Soul

BLACK MEDICINE is called ETU. In the USA, it is commonly known as activated charcoal, which is the powder form of a potent natural remedy. Activated charcoal is used to trap toxins and chemicals in the body, allowing them to be flushed out so the body doesn’t reabsorb them. It’s made from a variety of sources, but when used for natural healing, it’s important to select activated charcoal made from coconut shells or other natural sources.

Orisa Lifestyle makes regular use of etu [activated charcoal]. There are many verses of Ifa, wherein etu is prescribed. One of my favorite examples comes from the Holy Odu OgbeOyeku. Here, the Lion was not fierce. Nor was he the king of the jungle! Instead, the animals showed him nothing but disrespect. If the Lion fell asleep, they would walk right over him.  Lion went to consult Ifa. He was told to sacrifice for glory and honor. The sacrifice included a calabash of water, activated charcoal, three clubs and herbs. They said he should crush the herbs in the water, add the charcoal and drink it. They instructed Lion to make a circle of urine around the spot where he planned to sleep. Any animal who entered that circle would surely fall dead. From that time one, the animals would not dare approach the Lion. 

HOW DOES ACTIVATED CHARCOAL WORK?
When charcoal is activated, it is processed in a way to increase the porosity. Because of this, activated carbon will have a large surface area, which can adsorb substances effectively. This primarily increases its effectiveness as a filter. Activated charcoal is "activated" when it's processed at extremely high temperatures, which changes its internal structure, reduces its pore size and expands its surface area [1] It's not absorbed by your body, so it's free to carry surface-bound toxins from your body and dispose of them through bowel movements.  It’s important to note that activated charcoal is not charcoal used in your barbecue grill! Barbecue charcoal is loaded with toxins and chemicals, and should never be consumed. [1]

Difference between Activated Carbon and Charcoal:

• Activated carbon is made from charcoal.
  
• Charcoal is produced in the absence of oxygen. To produce activated carbon, charcoal is treated with oxygen.
  
• Activated carbon is more useful as filters, whereas charcoal is more useful as a fuel.
  

TOP USES OF ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
Whenever you take activated charcoal, it’s imperative to drink 12-16 glasses of water per day. Activated charcoal can cause dehydration if adequate amounts of water aren’t consumed in tandem. In addition, this helps to flush out the toxins quickly and prevents constipation experienced by some individuals.
Here are some uses of activated charcoal:

1. Emergency Toxin Removal. As mentioned above, one of the most common activated charcoal uses is to remove toxin and chemicals in the event of ingestion. 
   
   Activated charcoal is also used in the event of an accidental, or purposeful, overdose of many pharmaceutical drugs and over-the-counter medications. It’s effective for aspirin, opium, cocaine, morphine and acetaminophen. It’s important that the proper amount is administered as quickly as possible — definitely within an hour of ingestion. 
   
   In the event of poisoning, call 911 immediately. Proper dosing is imperative. According to the University of Michigan Health System, 50 to 100 grams (not milligrams!) is used in cases of poisoning in adults and 10 to 25 grams for children.[2]
   
2. Digestive Cleanse. Activated charcoal uses help promote a healthy digestive tract by removing toxins that cause allergic reactions, oxidative damage and poor immune system function.  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 cleanse with activated charcoal, take 10 grams 90 minutes prior to each meal, for two days.
   
   During the cleanse, eat only organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meat, and wild fish. 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 and a touch of honey every half hour until constipation is relieved.
   
3. First Aid. In the event of an emergency where toxins, drugs or chemicals are ingested, it’s imperative to call 911 immediately. If you have activated charcoal on hand, be sure to tell the operator; the operator may advise to administer it prior to the first responder’s arrival. Depending on the amount of toxins or chemicals ingested and types of toxins, multiple doses may be required. At the hospital, physicians are able to administer more as needed

HOW TO USE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

• Activated charcoal is great for removing toxins but it is not meant for long-term use.
• Take activated charcoal at least two hours away from your medicines or supplements.
• Use activated charcoal as soon as you realized the ingestion of toxins.
• Add about 1 teaspoon of activated charcoal powder into an 8-oz glass of water, stir and drink. Repeat as necessary but no more than twice a day.

REFERNCES
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[2] Juurlink DN 2016 published in the Br J Clin Pharmacol titled Activated charcoal for acute overdose: a reappraisal. 

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