Top 6 Amazing Health Benefits Of Castor Oil
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Castor oil is a household name! It has lots of health benefits to offer and is known worldwide for its medicinal properties. It is basically a vegetable oil that is extracted from castor plant seeds.
Castor oil finds its place in a lot of home remedies. It used widely for the treatment of a lot of ailments. Here is a list of how helpful castor oil is for various problems:
1) Castor oil for treating pain
Castor oil is a triglyceride and 90% of the oil comprises of ricinoleic acid that is anti-inflammatory in nature. Due to this nature, the oil is helpful in reducing the swelling and inflammation of tissues and joints. Consuming just 2 spoons of castor oil in one glass of water provides relief to patients suffering from severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis. You can also apply the oil on the affected area. For relief from back and abdominal pain, castor oil packs are useful. It also provides relief to those who suffer from menstrual cramps.
2) Castor oil for hair health
Castor oil has fatty acids and vitamin E that helps hair growth. Castor oil is known to stimulate growth of hair when applied on the scalp as it improves the circulation of blood and keeps the scalp free of bacterial/fungal infections and dandruff. Castor oil nourishes the hair roots. Usage of this oil lessens hair loss and reduces split ends. You have to mix the castor oil with another carrier oil (any oil good for the hair) when you want to apply on the scalp. The viscosity of the oil is such that it is difficult to wash it away from the hair :P. Add a little bit of castor oil to the carrier oil. Castor oil can even be applied on the eyebrows to thicken eyebrow hair.
3) Castor oil- a good laxative
Castor oil is well known for the laxative benefits it offers. When consumed orally, the ricinoleic acid in it gets released in the intestine and begins working as a laxative. The oil starts its action by digesting the food that is left undigested in the intestine. It also cleans the system by assisting in proper movement of the bowel.
4) Castor oil for skin health
Applying castor oil on the skin keeps it well hydrated and away from infections. It is a good remedy for acne. Dryness of the legs and hands can also be set right by applying castor oil. It is used to reduce post delivery stretch marks. It can also keep wrinkles at bay. It can also heal cuts and wounds.
5) Castor oil for warts, moles and cysts
Application of castor oil on warts and moles can help in getting rid of them. Corns on the feet that are quite painful and they too can be dissolved with topical application of this oil. It is known that with the help of castor oil packs, cysts can be dissolved in the ovary.
6) Castor oil for increasing immunity
Naturopathy believers say that castor oil can strengthen the immune system by increasing the number of white blood cells and fighting infections. A scientific study says that when this oil is applied to the body, it increases the count of immunity cells within 24 hrs. This energizes the defence mechanism of the body.
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