In my studies of charcoal and its wide variety of uses, I've come across a form that looks to be the most ancient and natural charcoal still in wide use today, namely bamboo charcoal. According to research, bamboo charcoal was first used many hundreds of years ago in China as a form of purification for interior spaces. Because of the way it's molecules are structured, bamboo charcoals have amazing natural absorptive properties that purify both water and open air, the uses of which are many. In another article on Lump Charcoal and Activated Charcoal, we discussed all the various medical and sanitary uses of charcoal for water filtration and the absorption of toxins in the body. In this article, we'll discuss another concept I've been researching in regards to bamboo charcoal, namely, the use of bamboo charcoal as a means of mold reduction in interior spaces.
The more modern science discovers about mold, the more dangerous we learn it is when growing in interior spaces. That's where the bamboo charcoal comes into play. Though the bamboo charcoal doesn't kill or destroy the mold directly, it does eradicate the environment that helps the mold grow and thrive in. Bamboo charcoal is said to have an amazing natural ability to balance the humidity in a room. Because of its structure after undergoing the pyrolysis process that turns it into charcoal, it not only absorbs water in humid conditions, but it also releases it into arid, dry environments. Not only that but it also traps many harmful, or otherwise unpleasant compounds in the air. In damp, moldy environments, it is able to not only dry the air, but it also helps to purify it of its negative compounds.
This is handy in any environment. As has been said before, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It would be safe to say that most people don't want to have a dehumidifier running 24 hours a day. But they wouldn't so much mind having a box of beautifully decorated natural bamboo charcoal in the corner of the room. Bamboo charcoal is a good preventative measure against harmful environments.
Another interesting combination is bamboo charcoal vinegar. I found it very interesting that people are mixing charcoal and vinegar. Vinegar already has a wide variety of properties that promote wellness and cleanliness, and paired with bamboo charcoal, its positive effects are heightened. Bamboo charcoal vinegar has been shown to have antiseptic, antibacterial properties, which makes it great for cuts and scrapes. It has the same properties effective in removing odor, but it can also be sprayed over affected areas to work more effectively. Liquids are generally easier to work with than non-liquids, so many people prefer using bamboo charcoal vinegar as a spray on affected areas that are producing an odor.
The last product is soaps. Because of its detoxifying powers, makers of soaps have begun infusing their soaps with bamboo charcoal. Not only that, but bamboo charcoal is said to be very rich in positive minerals, and distributors of bamboo charcoal soap claim that these minerals help moisturize and fight against many negative skin conditions including eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. And because it is natural and also friendly toward animals, many people are beginning to prefer is in place of other soap and lotion products.
Finally, it was very interesting to discover that one of the other uses of bamboo charcoal was as a food additive. Said to detoxify waste chemicals in the stomach, it's added to not only color the food, but also to make it healthier. This concept is similar to activated charcoal supplements that can be taken as pills, but it's is said to have many more kinds of minerals and beneficial substances that aren't found in other forms of activated charcoal. Though widely used in Japan, its popularity is slowly but steadily growing in the United States. I guess we'll have to wait and see. Thanks for reading!
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