Bamboo charcoal has a long record of history in China. It had first been recorded as early as in the <Chuzhou Fu Zhi> at 1486 B.C. at Ming Dynasty. Later, it had also been mentioned during the time of ruling under Kang Xi, Qian Long and Guang Xu in Qing Dynasty.
Refined bamboo charcoal has to undergo high heat of over one thousand centigrades for 30 days before it finally becomes a novel premium for actual usage. By means of a sophisticated concentration technique, bamboo charcoal is made from the by-product / waste substances of raw materials from original charcoal. Inheriting high power of absorption, bamboo charcoal absorbs both injurant in the air as well as other unwanted, harmful elements from human being such as CO2, CH3 and C2H6.
Bamboo charcoal has its special function to improve the living environment. With its aspetic quality, it serves to purify both air and water. Its strong absorbing capability further helps those purifying functions by eliminating smell in the air. Also, use charcoal vinegar and bamboo charcoal for bath will release energy to improve blood circulation and alleviate body's fatigue. For those who have sleeping problems at night, healthcare pillow and mat can relieve pressures and make one fall asleep easily. Bamboo charcoal can also reduce the radiation from T.V. and computer. Lastly, It is also an effective gardening agent to promote plants' growth.
Bamboo charcoal has been popular in Japan, Korea and Taiwan for a substantial period of time. It formulates an important component for Japan's history and culture.