Activated carbon is the most powerfula natural adsorbent. Produce it from the starting materials. They can be both fossil and charcoal. After heat treatment, the raw material acquires porosity and turns into an active compound that is capable of absorbing toxins that enter the human body together with food intake or other ways from outside.

The use of activated carbon

The adsorbent has a positive effect onorganism, carrying out its purification. Treatment with activated carbon is used for various intoxications and colds. Cleansing properties are used when observing different diets. Treatment with activated charcoal has found its application in various diseases since ancient times. In Russia, it was popular to purify the body with this tool. In this case, birch charcoal was used.

In addition, the adsorbent is actively used inA powerful filter that purifies water. Due to its porous surface, activated carbon is able to absorb even heavy metal compounds. The mention of the purification of water passed through this substance occurs in the ancient Indian scriptures, and the Greeks purified their wine and beer.

Filters from this tool find their applicationduring the purification of medical alcohol, which is a component of various infusions and medicines, and is also used as an external agent in the treatment of the skin surface.

Use of adsorbent in medicine

Treatment with activated charcoal most oftenpracticed in violation of the functions of the digestive system after the poisoned by malignant food, pharmacological drugs, alcohol and heavy metals. It is the porous surface that provides a high degree of absorption of toxic substances, gaseous and various organic compounds. Not so effective activated carbon is able to remove alkali and acids. Having a cleansing effect on the gastrointestinal tract, this natural adsorbent does not irritate the mucous membrane of the digestive system. It is not absorbed by the walls of the intestine, is derived from it in a natural way. Treatment with activated charcoal is most effective if it is started immediately after poisoning. At the same time, three tablespoons of this remedy are prescribed per glass of water. To get rid of the overabundance of gases in the stomach take two tablets of the drug.

Treatment of allergy with activated charcoal helps to eliminate the irritant causing this pathology. This drug is able to strengthen the immune system, providing reduced itching, hives and swelling.

Cleansing with activated carbon canUsed in combination with drugs for dysentery and typhoid. In this case, these serious diseases proceed in a lighter form, and the recovery comes much faster.

Activated carbon is used in the treatment of:

• chronic diarrhea;
• colitis;
• purulent processes;
• bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract.

Also, this agent can reduce the concentration of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice.

A strong positive effect is achieved whenthe use of activated carbon in conjunction with pharmacological drugs in the treatment of cirrhosis and renal failure. With bronchial asthma, activated charcoal cleanses the blood, which leads to a reduction in the severity and frequency of seizures.

To reduce the likelihood of various complications, physicians recommend using this natural adsorbent at:

-cranial trauma;

-trauma of the spine;

-damages of the sternum.

When using activated carbon, calculate the dosage based on one tablet per ten kilograms of weight.