Coffee charcoal

Coffee charcoal is made by roasting the outer part of coffee beans until they are black or charred. Coffee charcoal is used for diarrhea. Coffee charcoal is sometimes applied directly to the mouth or throat for inflammatory swellings or applied to the skin for infected wounds.

How does charcoal work?

Coffeecharcoal may help to reduce swelling and may also have a drying effect on tissue.

How effective is charcoal?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of charcoal taken orally for diarrhea, applied directly to inflammatory swelling in the mouth and throat, and applied directly to infected wounds. Further scientific studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of coffee charcoal in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Coffee charcoal appears to be safe and harmless for most people.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of activated charcoal during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid charcoal.

Interactions

Care should be taken when using charcoal in combination with the following medications:

Medication taken orally

Coffeecharcoal absorbs substances in the intestines. Taking charcoal in combination with oral medications can reduce the amount of active ingredient absorbed by the body and reduce the effectiveness of these medications. To prevent this, charcoal should be taken at least one hour after taking medication orally.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of charcoal depends on various factors such as age, health status and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for charcoal. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.