Activated charcoal is a potent natural treatment used to trap toxins and chemicals in the body, allowing them to be flushed out so the body doesn't reabsorb them. It's made from a variety of sources, but when used for natural healing, one of the most popular activated charcoal uses is for the safe and effective treatment of poisoning and drug overdoses.It's used in emergency trauma centers across the world. In addition, it's used to reduce bloating and gas, lower cholesterol, treat bile flow problems safely during pregnancy, and even prevent hangovers.Research shows that activated charcoal works better than stomach pumping in some situations.