Castor oil
Castor oil is one of the most famous types of natural oils known for its medicinal, therapeutic and skin benefits, because it contains high triglycerides, fatty acids, and a high percentage of rinolaic acid, which gives castor oil certain properties. Castor oil is transparent and sometimes It is light yellow, has no odor, and is extracted from the seeds of castor plant. Although these seeds contain toxic substances, they do not mix with oil and therefore are considered safe oils.
The benefits of castor oil for hair
- Increases hair growth, by stimulating blood circulation in hair follicles, supplying it with Omega 6, and some essential fatty acids.
- It treats some of the problems caused by scalp infections such as itching and baldness.
- Limits hair loss because of its high vitamin content E , Some amino acids, fatty acids, and omega-6.
- It treats scalp infections that cause many hair problems, such as itching, bald spots, and hair growth, because it contains high levels of antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties.
- The hair is moisturized because it is rich in omega-9 fatty acids that provide moisture to the scalp and hair by massage the hair with a little castor oil for a quarter of an hour.
- Eliminates dry scalp problem that causes dandruff, because castor oil contains omega-9.
- Reduces hair damage, and increases its density through the continuous use of castor oil, which increases hair growth, because it contains a high proportion of fatty acids; Omega 9, and Omega 6.
Castor oil recipes for hair
Prolonging hair growth
Rub the scalp with a little castor oil, then cover it with a plastic hat for a whole night, wash it early morning, or mix a little castor oil, olive oil, or almond oil to rub the scalp with the mixture.
Recipe for damaged hair
Mix half a piece of avocado with a tablespoon of castor oil, honey, egg yolks and a teaspoon of coconut butter, then apply it to the hair from the roots to the sides for 30 minutes before washing with water and shampoo.
A recipe for healthy hair
Place a tablespoon of green tea, chamomile flowers, and nettle in a bowl, pour in a little boiling water, leave it for half an hour before it is filtered, add a tablespoon of castor oil and 10 points of any vitamin. With a massage from the roots until the limbs, leave it covered with a plastic cap for thirty minutes before washing with water and shampoo.
Other benefits of castor oil
- Treats arthritis, reducing its pain, because it contains anti-inflammatory properties.
- It is useful in the treatment of some of the problems suffered by the digestive system, such as: Constipation.
- It treats some surface tumors; it helps to increase secretion of cell production T In the body.
- Treats some skin problems; such as: dry skin, sunburn, also relieves pimples, severe itching, and boils.
- Eliminates the bacteria that cause the appearance of acne.
- Promotes hair growth, thickening eyebrows, and eyelashes.