Activated charcoal is excellent for digestive cleansing, teeth whitening, face mask.nIt is also effective for absorbing poisons and other toxins ingested accidentally.nVirgin Activated Charcoal (Derived from Coconut Shells)nGourmet USP Food Grade, Vegan, and Gluten FreenCountry of Origin: Sri LankanActivated charcoal is a fine black odorless and tasteless powder made from coconut shells that have been exposed to very high temperatures in an airless environment. It is pure carbon specially processed to make it highly adsorbent of particles and gases in the body's digestive system.