THE CHARCOAL POULTICE

Research has been done on charcoal poultices used externally to aid in insect stings, even snake bites, as well as to relieve pain, case inflammation, and eliminate bruises, and results found arc positive.

Charcoal poultices that are kept moist and warm actually draw toxins and poisons out through the skin tissue. Skin tissue is itself a permeable membrane that allows a two-way transfer of liquids and gases and is actually a very vital "organ" of the body. Poultices allow the protective mechanisms of the skin to work more effectively.

DIRECTIONS

1. Make the charcoal poultice the size to meet the need. All you want to do is cover the injured or disabled toe, leg, finger, eye, or large area like the abdomen or chest, with a charcoal sandwich!  The "bread" of the sandwich is a paper towel or coarse (porous) cloth and the filler of the sandwich is a charcoal paste
2. The paste is made by mixing equal parts of flaxseed meal or corn starch with the powder (activated charcoal) in a bowl or suitable container and adding hot-to-boiling water to make a moderately thick paste...but thin enough to spread on your sandwich.
3. Now spread the paste evenly over the paper towel or porous cloth and cover it with, the top of the "sandwich."
4. Place over area to be treated and cover with a piece of household plastic. Now use a cloth or wool towel to cover and hold the sandwich and plastic in place. Secure by tie, or stretch bandage or pin.
5. Apply poultice 1-2 hours or if at bed time, leave overnight. Absorption takes place almost immediately.  Change poultice after each use. Wash or gently cleanse area when finished with cool water.