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Ellen White identified charcoal as a powerful, simple remedy for inflammation, indigestion, and various types of poisoning or stings. She noted that "one of the most beneficial remedies is pulverized charcoal" (2SM 294.2), which can be used both internally and externally to alleviate pain and promote healing. In her writings, she described charcoal as being "more efficacious than drugs" for certain forms of indigestion (PC). She recommended stirring the powder into a little olive oil, which she found . For internal issues like inflammation of the bowels or bloody dysentery, she advised drinking water that had been mixed with pulverized charcoal, noting that in one severe case, . Externally, Ellen White frequently recommended charcoal poultices and fomentations for a variety of ailments. She shared that and that this remedy "works like a charm" (2SM 294.2). She also applied it to: * **Insect and Snake Bites:** She noted that . * **Painful Swellings:** In one instance, a poultice of charcoal and flaxseed gave immediate relief to a child suffering from a poisonous insect bite (2SM 299.3). * **Bruises and Inflammation:** For workmen or students with bruised hands and severe inflammation, she found that charcoal removed the pain and allowed healing to go on rapidly (2SM 294.2, PH144 26.1). For practical application, she suggested that charcoal could be placed in a bag, sewed up, and dipped in hot or cold water to be used as a fomentation (20MR 280.4). She expressed deep gratitude that we can "become intelligent in using the simple things within our reach to alleviate pain" (2SM 299.3). In summary, charcoal serves as a versatile and rapid-acting treatment for both internal digestive issues and external inflammations or poisons, often bringing relief when other methods have failed. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the use of other "simple remedies" like water and sunlight? • How did she describe the connection between physical health and spiritual life? • What specific instructions did she give for preparing a charcoal poultice? --- 📚 **17 passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=charcoal)