Make Charcoal Poultice

Below is a video that demonstrates how to make charcoal poultice. Charcoal poultices can be used to treat among others:-

• intestinal distress
• Snake and insect bites
• bacterial infection and 
• inflammation.

Inorder to make charcoal poultice you will need the following items:-

• Activated charcoal that you can buy on amazon
• Psyllium seed husks
• rolling pin which is optional
• A bandage to secure or any clean cloth to secure the charcoal
• Mixing bowel
• Water

What Are Poultices And How Are They Used?

In the following article Agatha Thrash, MD explains the meaning of poultice and how they and how they are used. Poultices can be used to treat all sorts of infections as she explains below.

Agatha M. Thrash, M.D.

Preventive Medicine

The definition of a poultice is a compress containing an active ingredient applied wet for a considerable period of time, one to twenty-four hours. In the past poultices have been much used and misused, almost every classification of material having been used in making poultices including kerosene and gasoline, various leafy herbals, garlic, mustard, onion, potato peel, charcoal, sand, clay, and various proprietary salves. Most of those listed have some beneficial effect, but some are useless and a simple wet cloth would have worked as well or better. The simple wet cloth is called a heating compress.

One of the beneficial effects of a poultice is the development of heat within the poultice from body heat. Anything applied to the skin, wet or cold or cool, will cause a reaction of the blood vessels of the skin, bringing more blood into the area and gradually raising the temperature of the skin. This elevation of the skin temperature causes an immigration of white blood cells into the area which improves the health and general cleanliness of the tissues involved. In this way, heating compresses can be beneficial to the throat, chest, a boil, an arthritic joint, and many other inflamed or irritated areas. If an active material such as charcoal, smartweed, or other such active herbals or medications are used, the beneficial effects of the heating compress can be increased.

The effect of the medication used to make the poultice should be considered. The active ingredient in smartweed is an enzyme giving a peppery feel to the tongue, and causing a slight irritant effect on the skin which increases the flow of blood to the area. The way to prepare the poultice is to take a handful of smartweed (a common garden pest), crush it in a blender with a bit of water, spread it on a cloth or folded paper towel, apply it to the throat in sore throats, the abdomen in stomach aches, or an arthritic joint or a boil; put a plastic sheet cut from an ordinary bread bag over it to completely cover and prevent evaporation, if heat is desired to accumulate. Wrap the entire area with a bandage to fix the poultice and plastic in place and hold in the heat.

The effect of charcoal is that it absorbs toxic materials from the skin. The lessened molecular content of toxic materials near the more superficial area of the skin induces a "flow" of toxic materials toward the surface of the skin from the deeper tissues. In using a charcoal poultice in cases of kidney disease in which the urinary wastes are building up in the bloodstream, the urinary wastes pass through the skin into the charcoal poultice. After several hours the poultice has a strong smell resembling urine.

A charcoal poultice may be placed over a boil or an area of dermatitis, poison ivy, insect stings, and the like. The way to make the poultice is to mix powdered charcoal in water to the thickness of a paste and spread it on a piece of old linen or folded paper towel. Place it directly on the skin if desired, or put one thickness of cloth or paper toweling between the poultice and the skin, making certain that the thickness next to the skin is moist by the poultice; leave it on overnight and remove in the morning. Upon removal of the poultice the area should be sponged with cold water, alcohol, or rubbed gently with a cold cloth.

A goldenseal compress or poultice is made by putting 1 teaspoon of goldenseal leaves or 1/4 teaspoon of powdered root in 1 cup of water. Bring it almost to a boil. Allow to set off the fire for 15 minutes. Dip a folded linen or paper towel in the tea to saturate but not drip. Place directly on the skin. Goldenseal has a slightly astringent effect and is helpful in various kinds of eczema, dermatitis, and chronic superficial infections.

Comfrey makes a very soothing compress. Comfrey is a wild herb and is also planted in gardens. It will grow luxuriantly in a flower box or in a bed in the yard. Once a lady accidentally cut a large flap wound on her leg just under the knee requiring some 15 stitches placed in a horseshoe shape. She had severe pain in the wound. Flap injuries are more difficult to heal because the blood flow has been interrupted on three sides. On the second day after placement of the sutures the flap began to turn purplish and look very unhealthy. It appeared that a slough might occur, and the wound gave constant pain, throbbing congestion, and inflammation. The lady had no confidence in poultices and grudgingly submitted to its application. For the previous 24 hours she had not slept, had not stopped moving, but rolled from one side of the bed to the other in constant pain. Immediately upon application of the poultice which was laid right over her three day old sutures she stated that the poultice felt soothing and cool, giving a bit of relief from the pain. Within ten minutes the patient was sound asleep, the pain being entirely alleviated. Since this patient refused all medications on the basis of multiple drug sensitivities, we were certain that the good effects came from the poultice.

While a mixture of clay and glycerin is sold under a variety of names, it can be used as a home remedy. Clay may be obtained from a hillside by digging off the topsoil and obtaining clean clay underneath. If desired, the clay can be dried and sterilized in the oven, kept on hand constantly in the dried condition without danger of growing mold, bacteria, or in any other way becoming spoiled. When it is time to use the clay poultice, a portion can be mixed with water to the consistency of a thick paste and spread on cloth or folded paper toweling and applied in the same way as charcoal, comfrey, or other poultices. If a poultice is used on dermatitis, no plastic material should be used, but select a wool or synthetic scarf or covering which is impervious to water, allowing gradual evaporation of the water over many hours. Quick evaporation is occasionally desired in cases that are weeping, cracked, or irritated.

Flaxseed and charcoal may be used on sloughing ulcers or wounds. Use three tablespoons of powdered charcoal, three tablespoons or ground flaxseed and one cup of water. Thicken by bringing almost to a boil while stirring and apply in the usual way.

For more information contact:

Uchee Pines Lifestyle Center

30 Uchee Pines Road #75

Seale, Alabama 36875

Tel. 334-855-4764

www.ucheepines.org

Cure Yourself with Charcoal : Heal Yourself Naturally

When it comes to healing or curing yourself activated charcoal has few equals. When it comes to popularity it almost below all the natural remedies.  One health reformer in the 1800s even suggested a name change for people missing out on the benefits of this amazing natural remedy.

From the book God's Healing Way,  Dr. McNeilus MD, the author gives the following based on her experiences as  some of the ways you can cure or heal or treat yourself from various ailments using charcoal.

1. Nausea and vomiting

Charcoal is very effective for nausea and vomiting. Give the full adult dose 1 to 2 large spoonfuls in ½ glass of water each time vomiting occurs. (For a child use ½ the adult dose.) If the charcoal is vomited, give another dose immediately. Always follow the dose of charcoal with a full glass of water.

2. Intestinal gas or bloating

Charcoal relieves intestinal gas or bloating. Take 1 to 2 large spoonfuls of charcoal in 1/2 glass of water as needed to control symptoms. 

 3. Eye and ear infections

Infections of the eyes and ears can be treated with a charcoal poultice. Put the poultice over the infected eye or ear, and leave it in place for at least 4 hours or overnight. Applying heat to the poultice increases its effectiveness.

4. Skin and joint infections

 Infections of the skin and the joints can be treated with a charcoal poultice. Leave the poultice on for several hours or overnight.

5. Bee stings and spider bites

Directions for treating

• Submerge the bitten area in cool charcoal water for 30 minutes to one hour. Prepare the cool charcoal bath with 1/2 cup of charcoal in 8 liters (2 gallons) of water.
• After soaking in cool charcoal water, apply a charcoal poultice. 　

For single bee stings and inflamed mosquito, ant, or chigger bites, apply a charcoal poultice directly over the affected area. For severe allergic reactions to a bee sting, change the poultice every 10 minutes for one hour. Then leave a charcoal poultice in place for 8 hours or until pain and swelling are gone. multiple bee stings and venomous spider, scorpion, or insect bites are as follows:

6. Snake bites

If pain and swelling occur within 10 minutes of a poisonous snakebite, venom has entered the body. 

• Immediately wash the bite area thoroughly with soap and water. Submerge the bitten area in cool charcoal water for 30 minutes to one hour (1/2 cup of charcoal to 8 liters or 2 gallons of water).
•  Apply a very large charcoal poultice covering almost the entire extremity that has been bitten. Center the poultice directly over the bite. Keep the poultice moist by covering it with plastic. Remove the old poultice and place a new poultice over the snakebite every 10 to 15 minutes until swelling and pain are gone.
• Take charcoal powder by mouth as well. Take about 2 large spoonfuls in 1/2 glass of water every 2 hours for 3 doses, then 1 small spoonful every 4 hours for the next 24 hours. Each charcoal dose should be followed by 2 glasses of water. Immediately wash the area of the bite or sting thoroughly with soap and water

7. Jaundice in the newborn

If the newborn baby is very yellow, give a small spoonful of charcoal stirred in enough water to pass through a nipple every 2 to 3 hours. Place the undressed baby in the sunlight before 10 a.m. or after 3 p.m. (avoid hot, midday sun to prevent burning the skin). Cover the baby's eyes to protect them from the sun's rays. Continue treating the infant until the jaundice decreases or disappears.

8. Liver and kidney disease

Charcoal can benefit people with diseases of the liver and kidneys including liver or kidney failure. Give charcoal by mouth to help prevent toxins from accumulating in the body. Apply a large charcoal poultice to the mid-back for kidney disorders and to the abdomen for liver disorders.

9. Toothaches and gum infections

For gum infections, mix charcoal powder with enough water to make a paste. Brush the charcoal paste between the infected gums and the teeth. Leave the charcoal on the gums all night. Rinse the teeth and gums in the morning. For toothaches, spread the charcoal paste on a piece of gauze; roll up the gauze and place it between the cheek or tongue and the infected tooth.

On how to prepare a charcoal poultice see 'How to Prepare a Charcoal Poultice'

Charcoal Poultice Treatment Schedule

Below is a treatment schedule for a Charcoal poultice for those who want to cure themselves from snake and insect bites and all sorts of skin and ear infections and even internal diseases such liver or kidney infections. when you hear stories of how various people have used charcoal to heal themselves they are nothing short of miraculous. People have been healed of serious infection of the ear and eyes by simply securing a charcoal poultice over the infected ear or eye. For information on how to prepare a charcoal poultice go to  How to Prepare a Charcoal poultice

Heal Yourself From Earache

Ear anatomy

To heal yourself from an earache you need to do the following:-

• Place an eyedropper full of garlic oil near the ear and release the garlic oil into the ear. Do this three times a year. Garlic is an antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal and therefore will fight off the infection very effectively.
• Cleanse the ear with a mild solution of lukewarm of apple cider vinegar
• Deliver heat to the ear from a table or desk lamp, or by sitting in a closed car parked in such a way that the sun can shine on the painful ear for half an hour or more, to reduce pain.
• Other methods to deliver heat are a hot fomentation, a partly filled hot water bottle, a heating pad, or hot salt or sand bag (oven heated). 
• Hot gargles for ten or twenty minutes, and charcoal tablets held in the mouth also helps earaches.
• A hot foot bath may quickly reduce the pain of earache.
• A charcoal poultice secured over the ear with an ace bandage should be used every night until the earache heals.

Continue these treatments until the earache heals. I hope you will put into into practice these simple yet very effective ways to heal or cure yourself from earache.

How To Treat Peptic Ulcers Naturally

Gastric and Duodenal ulcers

Natural Treatment For Peptic Ulcers

Use a 24 hour fast to cut down hydrochloric acid production. Willow bark tea is helpful to stop bleeding; use in small amounts,  only if the peptic ulcer is actively bleeding.

Begin simple diet limited to small meals of fruit, vegetables and whole grains the second hours. No fluids with meals. Chew well, take small bites, and eat slowly. Blend foods if teeth are poor. Use only three meals and do not eat between meals. Drink plenty of water between meals to soothe the stomach and dilute the hydrochloric acid. Remember that hydrochloric acid is produced in response to food in the stomach, especially high protein food. We use 2 tablespoons of aloe vera juice or catnip tea as needed for pain.

Eliminate all irritating substances ; tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, sweets, vinegar, drugs, spices, baking soda and powder, other substances which inflame the somach and nerves, and wrong eating habits such as eating off schedule, nibbling, and poor chewing.

Observe strict regularity in mealtime and bedtime. Get exercise, but do not be overly enthusiastic for a few days. Take time off from work . It has been known for years that a break in one's regular routine is often beneficial for ulcer patients. You may putter around the house, stopping for a ten minute rest in bed every hour.

Use fomentations with alternating hot and cold to the abdomen. When a peptic ulcer is bleeding , make the fomentations very hot. These are the hottest fomentations that we use, truly as hot as can be tolerated, and lasting for two minutes, followed by an ice rub or very wet cold compress.

Between fomentations, apply a poultice of equal quantities of charcoal and olive oil to the abdomen.

Buy large green bananas called plantain, peel, lay the slices out on a towel to dry, either in the sun or in an oven turned to the lowest possible temperature. When the plantain is entirely dry, pulverize the pieces in a blender to a powder and take two tablespoonfuls two to three times daily.

Both cabbage and olives contain the "anti-gizzard erosion factor." Use four to ten olives four times a day depending on how many calories you can afford. Juice cabbage freshly and take one glassful four times a day. When mealtime is near to dosage schedule, it is good to take the juice ten minutes before the meal. One liter per day for 30 days of concentrated cabbage juice (high in L-glutamine) has been curative in up to 92 percent of patients studied. This treatment along with the garlic treatment (see below), for two months, may be substituted for the goldenseal, echinacea, and grapefruit seed extract if these are unavailable, although it is not as effective a routine. Raw celery juice also contains much of the L-glutamine, and may be used occasionally to give relief from the monotony of the cabbage juice.

Aloe vera juice, two ounces ten minutes before each meal, has a healing benefit. Often helpful is a heaping teaspoon of finely ground slippery elm stirred into two to four ounces of Aloe juice.

A paste made of carob powder and water can be taken by the teaspoonful any time there is pain or nausea. Beginning on the seventh day, take a heaping tablespoon of charcoal for pain four times daily, early morning, mid morning, mid afternoon, and bedtime, avoiding mealtimes by at least half an hour on either side. No need to take carob or charcoal if there is no pain or nausea.

An ELIMINATION AND CHALLENGE DIET should be attempted to see what foods the patient is most sensitive to, and eliminate them until the symptoms are entirely gone. They may then be reintroduced one at a time every ten days. Millet is often soothing to the intestinal tract, especially in peptic ulcers.

Garlic, if tolerated, should be taken in the quantity of five cloves four times a day. The garlic can be chopped and made into a garlic sandwich, if preferred. The sandwich can consist of three to five garlic cloves taken in a sandwich twice a day. The other two times the garlic cloves may be taken blended in cabbage or celery juice. If raw garlic is irritating to the stomach, it may be steamed. Put one globe of garlic cloves in a microwave oven for one minute and ten seconds, or steam over water for ten minutes, or bake in an oven at 350 for 20 minutes. The entire globe should be taken when it is cooked. The aged garlic extract such as Kyolic may be substituted as the form of garlic used. Take two capsules four to six times a day for 30 days. If tolerated garlic  is a very effective natural remedy against peptic ulcers.

Heal Conjunctivitis Naturally

Conjunctivitis (also called pink eye or madras eye) is the swelling or inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids).  It is most commonly due to an infection (usually viral, but sometimes bacterial) or an allergic reaction.

How To Cure Conjunctivitis Naturally

Use small, ice cold compresses that are changed every two or three minutes for half an hour, discontinued for 30 to 60 minutes and reapplied for half an hour. Occasional applications of heat may enable the patient to continue the ice cold compresses more comfortably. During the cold applications to the eyes, a derivative effect may be produced by applying heat to the sides of the face and the chin and mouth. If the conjunctivitis becomes chronic, change the treatment to alternating hot and cold compresses-three minutes of hot compresses, and 30 seconds of cold compresses, repeated four times. Saline irrigations may be used to cleanse the eyes, if necessary, using the same procedure as for nasal irrigations. A Charcoal poultice over the eyes at night is also helpful.

Below is a video on preparation of a charcoal poultice

Natural Remedies - 12 - Charcoal Poultice from Maschil on Vimeo.