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Bamboo Charcoal
With a piece of Bamboo Charcoal makes a tastier cup of tea
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About 20 years
ago, researchers in Japan burned bamboo at high temperatures to create
bamboo charcoal, which exhibited properties vastly different from the bamboo
plant, including a high density and porous structure. Called Takesumi or
Chikutan in Japanese, bamboo charcoal also has high mineral content such as
calcium, potassium, sodium and iron. Over the years, many uses have been
created for household to bedding and personal care.
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Porous Structure
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Bamboo charcoal has
countless small cavities. Compared with wood charcoal, bamboo
charcoal has about four times more cavities, 3 times more mineral
constituent and 4 times better absorption rate. In terms of surface
area, bamboo charcoal's 300m2/gram is 10 ten times more than wood
charcoal's 30m2/gram. |
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Supplier of Negative Ions |
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Bamboo charcoal can
generate a good amount of negative (more precisely,
negative-charged) ions, which have the property of giving electrons
to nearby matters while the charcoal adsorbs positive ions. The air
we breathe in is full of charged particles, and bamboo charcoal
gives electrons to such particles, making the air richer in negative
ions than in positive ions. Various experiences have shown that air
rich in negative ions makes us feel better.
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Warming Effect of Far
Infrared Rays (FIR) |
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A far infrared ray is a
kind of electromagnetic waves and is a radiated ray that is capable
of warming matters. This ray is well absorbed by organic matters,
and the human body absorbs infrared rays ranging in wavelength from
4 to 50µm. Because the infrared rays emitted by bamboo charcoal
range between 4 and 16µm, the human body can take full advantage of
any healthy effects of bamboo charcoal’s infrared rays. The human
body, upon being exposed far infrared rays, warms up like under the
sun, and its blood circulation improves considerably.
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Electromagnetic (EM)
Wave Dissipating Power |
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EM waves are emitted by
all sorts of electrical appliances and electronic devices, such as
microwave ovens, refrigerators, cellular phones, TV's, personal
computers, gaming devices, etc. Studies have shown that excessive
amounts of EM waves may be harmful to the human body, and it is
conceivable that such phenomena may cause some illnesses in the
body.
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Oxidization Prevention |
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Oxidization is a process
by which materials lose electrons. Bamboo charcoal works as an
electron donor. As well as preserving foods, bamboo charcoal skin
care products can preserve your skin by preventing oxidization.
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Water Purifying Power
of Microbes |
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A countless number of
totally harmless microbes live inside the pores of bamboo charcoal.
In the course of water purification, these microbes are capable of
decomposing toxic substances like trihalomethane, chlorine, etc. In
addition, the purified water becomes like mineral water as many
minerals in the charcoal are dissolved. |
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Humidity Regulator
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Bamboo charcoal can also
be used around the house. Since bamboo charcoal has a high density
and is porous, it can be used to soak or release moisture within the
house, helping to maintain humidity equilibrium. |
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A Rich Source of
Minerals |
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During water purification
processes, bamboo charcoal dissolves its rich mineral contents into
the water, so the purified water becomes mineral-rich. |
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1. Clean the dust on the bamboo charcoal's surface with
running tap water and wipe with new fabric. 2. Fill up a
stainless steel pot with clean water and boil. Place the bamboo charcoal in
the boiled water and heat for 15 to 20 minutes. 3. Take the
bamboo charcoal out and arrange it on a clean plate. Leave the bamboo
charcoal in an airy area for a day and it can be used after dried
Note: Bamboo charcoal cannot be cleaned with detergent or wipe with cloth
that has oil stains. It is because bamboo charcoal has very strong absorbent
strength which would absorb lots of detergent and stains during the cleaning
process. it is definitely defective if the bamboo charcoal is being use to
purify water after cleaning with such dirt. It will cause the detergent and
stain stream back to water and contaminate the water.
Tips: Put 50 to 60 grams of bamboo charcoal in one litre of
water, you will increase the mineral content and soften the water, making it
excellent for drinking. When cooking with rice, bamboo charcoal will emit
infrared and release minerals which will provide extra sustenance and
additional flavour.
Bamboo Charcoal can also be used:
| For Fish Tanks |
| Place some bamboo charcoal pieces in the tanks to keep the water
clean and healthy for the fishes. |
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For Gardening |
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Put bamboo charcoal
pieces in flower pots or planters. Bamboo charcoal will mineralise
and neutralise the oxidized soil. Your plants will grow better with
better aeration and humidity condition
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For Refrigerator
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| Absorbs unpleasant smell, and helps to maintain the freshness of
food by absorbing ethylene gas produced by vegetables and fruits. |
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