Appendicitis

We have had several letters sent to us of individuals who were experiencing appendicitis or appendicitis-like symptoms who experienced temporary relief by taking activated charcoal internally or by using a charcoal poultice externally, until they could get medical care. We are not suggesting that the use of charcoal is more than a temporary remedy. The individual should still seek medical attention or confirmation that the emergency is under control.

Again we thank the individuals who took the time to share their experiences and invite others to send us their stories (positive or negative) so we can share them here. 

Ruptured Appendix

"I have been using charcoal as a preventative and for medicinal purposes for quite some time, but I have two stories that I would like to share.

When my daughter was 13 she came down with what I thought was a flu. She had a stomachache and was sick in her stomach but did not vomit. I treated her by giving her charcoal capsules. When she was not feeling better the next day I rushed her to the hospital only to find out she had a ruptured appendix that had been ruptured for three days. She did not have the normal appendicitis pain, just a bad stomachache.  After being examined at the hospital we were told if she had not taken the charcoal she would be dead. The charcoal kept absorbing the poison in her stomach from the ruptured appendix."

Marianne 6/06