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Castor oil is known from
the era of the pharaohs. It extracted from the seeds of the castor plant
(Ricinus communis) and it’’s highly valued, because of the healing effects over
our body, in a variety of inflammatory diseases.Its benefits over our skin and hair are undeniable.
Castor oil is also used for production of bio dizel. Except healing properties,
ricin has highly toxic effect.
The most
known is its laxative effect. Besides, antibacterial properties, it also has
strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiviral properties. In the past,
ancient healers had been used castor oil for recovery, after a prolonged
illness. It acts positively in warts hemorrhoids, scars, acne, wounds, eczema
etc. Castor oil is ladies’
favorite ingredient for preparation of homemade facial masks to improve skin (for
wrinkles, scars, acne, stretch marks and wounds), hair (hair loss, lack of
shine), nails (brittle), eyebrows and eyelashes.
Vitamin
A
Undoubtedly the most
attention is paid to the unique castor oil acid, which is a great source of vitamin A. It is an essential
ingredient in the complete hair care, skin and nails. It is also called vitamin
of the growth since stimulates them.
Side
effects
When taking castor oil, we
should be very careful, because of the toxic properties of the plant. Daily
dose for adults is one or two tablespoons of 15-30 grams. For children, older
than six years, the daily dose is one to three teaspoons. Probably you will not
like its taste. It is advisable to be diluted with honey (1:1), also it can be
added to fruit juice, coffee or other beverage. It is possible to be accepted
by direct applying on the back of the tongue.
It is not recommended
taking it often, due to the risk of addiction. It might cause nausea, vomiting
and severe colic. There are possible skin irritation due to prolonged contact
of the oil with the delicate skin around the eyes. There are potential risks of
abortion in pregnant women. Excessive stimulation of intestinal peristalsis,
may lead to uterine contractions. This is the reason why not to be taken by pregnant
women.
