[Terrapreta] Some more weird uses of charcoal

[Tom Miles]

Michael,

 

I provided that same link a couple of weeks ago with the discussion of other
uses for charcoal in Japan, and in this case Germany. 

 

The significance of higher value uses is that they could help pay for the
infrastructure for a variety of uses for charcoal. But it is refined
consumer product that probably represents a net carbon loss in the packaging
alone, 

 

Your example also points to the variety in charcoal qualities that can be
obtained from different feedstocks. 

 

Tom

 

 

From: terrapreta-bounces at bioenergylists.org
[mailto:terrapreta-bounces at bioenergylists.org] On Behalf Of Michael Bailes
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 2:46 AM
To: terrapreta; Adriana Downie; Stephen Joseph
Subject: [Terrapreta] Some more weird uses of charcoal

 

I came across this site while looking for an electron microscope image of
charcoal
(Which is at the site)
So I guess you use it on your pet somehow. as a dust or shampoo?
But what about these weird claims?
Long infra-red rays??? 
http://www.petesthe.com/en/charcoal2_en.html


 The natural benefits of Japanese charcoal
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Japanese charcoal, made from either wood or from bamboo, is produced at
temperatures of over 1000 degrees. High concentrations of a rich variety of
minerals and of carbon have various beneficial natural effects.
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Emission of Long Infrared Rays
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Japanese charcoal emits large quantities of long infrared rays, even without
being heated. Apart from their well-known thermal properties, long infrared
rays have other non-thermal benefits such as the maturing of alcohol and the
breakdown of water molecules. Long infrared rays also improves the
circulation in your pet's skin.
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Supplying of Natural Minerals
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Japanese charcoal contains high concentrations of several minerals including
calcium, potassium and magnesium, providing a good balance of minerals for
your pet's skin. 
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Emission of minus ions.
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Japanese charcoal releases minus ions into the air. Minus ions are often
found in great quantities near natural features such as waterfalls. Minus
ions affect our mental state, and are said to aid relaxation. Minus ions can
also help relax your pet.
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Preventing oxidization
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Oxidization is a process by which materials lose electrons. Japanese
charcoal works as an electron donor. As well as preserving foods, charcoal
can also preserve your pet's skin by preventing oxidization. 
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Absorption and deodorization
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Japanese charcoal is finely porous. If you could stretch out one gram of
charcoal it would cover 250 square meters. This large surface area absorbs
unpleasant odors from the air, and cleans your pet's pores by absorbing dust
and dirt.


What Are Long Infrared Rays?
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Long infrared rays are colorless, invisible rays of light with a longer
wavelength than visible rays. They are readily absorbed by water,
macromolecular substances and organic matter, and have the property of
heating the substances that absorb them. Thus, when they are absorbed by the
human body, they promote perspiration and invigorate the circulation of
blood and body fluids.
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Long Infrared Rays Have the Following Effects
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* They promote blood circulation and skin beautification; help to relieve
constipation, neuralgia, lumbago, hypersensitivity to the cold, and
menstrual pain; and exert a beneficial effect as regards intervertebral disk
hernias.
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* They promote perspiration, as well as the secretion of organic matter
through the pores; provide vitality to the skin; and invigorate the bodily
functions.
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* They dissolve, and lower the temperature of, the molecules in
perspiration, protein, fat, and other odor-causing substances, thus
eliminating unpleasant odors.
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* By expanding the capillaries and thereby promoting blood circulation and
increasing the amount of blood oxygen, they work against adult diseases of
the circulatory system.
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As opposed to near infrared rays, which have a wavelength of 0.75-4.0
microns, long infrared rays have a wavelength of 4.0-1000 microns. Compared
to near infrared rays, long infrared rays have little photon energy, but
they have an excellent ability to penetrate deep into the body and warm it.
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Long infrared rays serve the following purposes: they raise the temperature
of the skin's deep subcutaneous layers; expand the capillaries; promote
blood circulation; strengthen the metabolism of the blood and among the
body's organs; invigorate the circulation of body fluids; increase the
regenerative ability and antispasmodic capacity of organs; suppress the
abnormal excitation of the sensory nerves; adjust the functioning of the
autonomic nerves; etc.
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Applications
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Long infrared ray-emitting heaters, electric rice cookers, thermoses, lunch
boxes, saunas, long infrared ray-emitting medical equipment, food
heating-drying equipment, low-temperature driers for dried flowers, fish
drying equipment, livestock-rearing heaters for pig farms and chicken farms,
wheat seed germination promotion, healthful types of underwear and socks,
etc.
-- 
Michael Bailes.
"Human beings,
who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of
others,
are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." 
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