Most of us (especially of my generation) know castor oil as that very effective laxative/purgative that was so hard to swallow. Unfortunately, its many ther benefits have been lost in this modern age of "there's a pill for that". Castor oil is the only known source of ricinoleic acid which is thought to be responsible for many of the healing abilities of castor oil.
and other digestive problems caused by bacterial overgrowth. Castor oil is highly antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral.
External use of hot castor oil packs improve the function of the thymus gland and lymphatic tissue, reducing swelling in lymph nodes and an overall improvement of organ function. This can reduce fatigue and depression
Applied topically and massaged in, castor oil is an effective treatment for rheumatism, arthritis, gout and other painful joint conditions. Castor oil is often infused with healing herbs which can boost its healing power.
Castor oil contains undecylenic acid. Because of this, topical applications of castor oil are helpful in treating fungal infections such as those that occur around fingernails and toenails.
Microbial and fungal infections are two of the main causes of hair loss and dandruff. Castor oil used in hair care products or simply massaged into the scalp and left over night can help alleviate these problems.
Castor oil isn't just your Grandmother's laxative, it is a whole medicine cabinet in a bottle.
Caution: Don't take castor oil internally without contacting your health care provider as it may interact adversely with some medications.
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