This ancient remedy has been forgotten over the years because of the rise and rise of fashionable remedies; coconut virgin oil, acai berries, goji berries, etc. have all usurped this ancient remedy. So, what is it, you ask? You all should know it. It is, drum roll, “castor oil”. And, it’s not just for constipation! See below for the wide range of ailments that could be helped. And, ladies, if you are suffering with “women’s problems” you definitely need to read this. Short How-to Video at the end.
This article is from a scientific blog called nleducation.co.uk.
For many centuries folk lore medicine has recommended the use of castor oil, either orally or transdermally for a wide range of complaints. Naturopaths and other practitioners continue to utilise its therapeutic potential for the management of the health of their clients and patients.
When confronted with the request for topical application by their health care provider many people will baulk and wonder why they should cover parts of their torso with the sticky oil – whilst blandishments may placate many, I felt that a dive into the literature to see what was currently understood about its purported mechanisms of action there were and how we might translate that alongside our therapeutic considerations.
Castor oil has many potential uses but the most common reasons for considering its application are:
- Pain
- Inflammation
- Swelling
- Gas and bloating
- Constipation
- Detoxification
- Fibrocystic breasts
- Skin tonification
Castor oil is made from the plant Ricinus communis (castor bean). It has been used since ancient Egyptian times internally as a cathartic (stimulating laxative) and to induce labour. Topically, it has been used as a wound healer, anti-inflammatory agent, detoxifier, immunomodulator and has been found helpful in gastrointestinal complaints. Please continue here for remainder of this article.
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