What is activated charcoal good for?

Activated charcoal is a fine black powder made from bone char, coconut shells, peat, petroleum coke, coal, olive pits or sawdust. It’s very similar to bentonite clay in its ability to absorb chemicals and waste products.

Benefits

• If you have been poisoned, activated charcoal can save your life (binds poisons)

• Helpful if somebody has overdosed on drugs

• Great for detox

• Good if you are exposed to mold and you want to rid your system of it

• Good for indigestion

• Good for flatulence

• Good for a hangover