Activated charcoal is a wonderful natural remedy for many health issues. But why does it work so well? Part of the answer has to do with its adsorptive properties. Adsorption is the process in which molecules adhere or bind to its surface area. While in production, electrostatic properties develop in activated charcoal which gives it the ability to efficiently bind most poisons, rendering them ineffective.<\/p>\n
Note<\/span>: Adsorption is an electrical action not to be confused with the mechanical action of absorption, the filling of pores in a solid.<\/p>\n Just how large is the surface area of a gram of activated charcoal? A single gram of activated charcoal can have a surface area of 300 to 1,500 square meters per gram. Folks, on the high end, that\u2019s more than 16,000ft\u00b2 (16,146ft\u00b2 to be exact)\u2014in one gram! Wow!<\/p>\n In fact, activated charcoal is so effective in binding most organic and inorganic compounds that in several states it is illegal NOT to equip ambulances with it. Activated charcoal is used as a part of the standard treatment for poisoning victims. Doctors also use activated charcoal to prevent and treat intestinal infections, and as a cleansing and healing agent. Even dreaded spider bites, snakebites, and poisoning from mushrooms can be treated with activated charcoal.<\/p>\n Would you like to learn more about the uses of charcoal? Click here<\/a> for part two.<\/p>\n