Activated charcoal, also known as activated carbon or coconut ash, has long been a staple in hospitals, where it is used to prevent poisons and lethal overdoses of drugs from being absorbed by the body. It’s a potent detoxifier, which has also helped activated charcoal attract an ardent following among from the belief that it can do everything from preventing hangovers to mitigating the side effects of food poisoning. Alleviates headaches, minor arthritis symptoms, menstrual pains, diarrhoea, painful urination, drug overdose, and toxins from food.Minimum dilution 240 ml water per 20-30g of charcoalTaken on an empty stomach 1-2 hours before a mealCan also treat hangovers