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Natural Bamboo Charcoal

By Ben Mester

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Published: 20Sep2010
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In my recent studies of charcoal and its uses, I've come across what appears to be the most ancient and natural charcoal still in use today, bamboo charcoal. According to sources, bamboo charcoal was first used many hundreds of years ago in China as a form of purification for indoor spaces. Because of its molecular structure, bamboo charcoals have amazing natural absorptive properties for both water and open air, which I find very interesting. In my other article on Lump Charcoal and Activated Charcoal, I talked a lot about the various medical and sanitary uses of charcoal for water filtration and the absorption of toxins in the body. In this article, I want to talk about 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 bamboo charcoal won't kill or eradicate mold directly, it destroys the environment in which mold thrives. 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 very interesting use comes in the form of bamboo charcoal vinegar. It's a very intriguing pairing -- 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 also has the same odor removing properties, but can be sprayed over different areas to more quickly remove odors. Liquid chemicals are generally easier to utilize than non-liquid, so many people love using bamboo charcoal vinegar to spray all over areas that are producing unwanted odors.

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 of the fact that it's all natural and friendly to animals, many people prefer using it in place of other lotions and soaps.

Last but not least, I was very intrigued to find in my research that one of the many uses of bamboo charcoal is as an additive to food. 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. Mostly used in Japan, its popularity has only just begun to gain in the United States. I guess we'll have to wait and see. Thanks for reading!

Thanks for learning about bamboo charcoal. If you enjoyed this article, check out my other article on lump charcoal and activated charcoal.

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