Activated Charcoal Poultices 

Pure Eden Activated Charcoal powder can be made into a charcoal poultice, which can be then applied to various parts of the body, especially to treat infected areas like infections and bites.

The powder is mixed with either water or oil. We recommend linseed, coconut or olive oil to make a poultice for external use.

How to Make a Plain Activated Charcoal Poultice

  • Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of Pure Eden Activated Charcoal powder with a little water or oil to form a thick paste. It should be moist but not too crumbly or drippy.
  • Spread the paste on half of a paper towel, loosely woven cloth, or piece of gauze cut to fit the area treated. When ready the cloth should be moist, and thoroughly saturated with the paste.
  • Then cover the paste by folding over the other half of the paper towel or cloth.
  • Place the cloth on the infected area making sure it completely covers the area.
  • Cover the poultice with plastic (when available, plastic food wrap works well).
  • Cut to overlap the poultice by an inch on every side. This will prevent it from drying out. If the charcoal dries out it will not be able to adsorb.
  • Finish off by bandaging or taping the poultice securely in place.
  • Leave it on for several hours, or better yet, overnight.
  • Poultices can be left for up to 8 hours but once removed, please dispose of the cloth.
  • Use a fresh cloth if you need to re apply.

Note: Poultices of any kind only work if there is continuous moist contact with the skin

 

How to Make a Jelly Activated Charcoal Poultice

    • Grind 3 tablespoons of flaxseed (or use cornstarch).
    • Mix flax meal together with 1-3 tablespoons of Pure Eden Activated charcoal powder.
    • Add 1 cup water.
    • Set aside for 10-20 minutes to thicken, or mixture may be heated and allowed to cool.
    • Spread the jelly evenly over an appropriate size cloth or paper towel.
    • Cover the jelly with a second cloth or paper towel.
    • Position poultice over the area to be treated.
    • Cover poultice with plastic 1 inch larger all around (to keep paste from spreading and drying too quickly).
    • Secure with surgical tap or ace bandage.
    • Leave poultice in place overnight or from 2-4 hours, if applied during the day.

 

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