Castor oil
Castor oil is a natural oil extracted from the tree of castor, a long-standing tree belonging to the Freipone family, height of 10 m, yellow cluster flowers, and fruit surrounded by thorns, a purse containing inside the three beads, and the leaves are large, edged edges serrated. Castor trees in hotlands such as Brazil, Mexico, China and Egypt are settled and grow in the summer season and in the seasons of seed gathering.
The seeds of this plant are highly toxic, and the seeds of this plant have a hot oily taste. They are moist and remain suitable for consumption for one year. Its oil has been used throughout the ages in many medicinal, nutritional and cosmetic uses. Castor oil has natural anti-bacterial and inflammatory properties.
The castor oil is extracted from plant seeds and consists of 35-55% glycerides, the most important of which is castor acid. It is also made up of oily substances, the most important of which is the poisonous ricin, which is thermocouple, oxygen and light. The toxic dose is 0.3 milligrams, Ricin, lipase yeast, and vitamin E.
The benefits of castor oil for hair
Hair grows at a rate of one centimeter per month, but some studies suggest that the use of castor oil once a month can stimulate hair growth from 3-5 times normal, but there is no clinical evidence to prove it. On the fatty acids and vitamin E, and when applied to the scalp and hair, it promotes the work of blood circulation, and heal the scalp of the cortex and any bacterial or fungal infection, and nourishes the hair follicles, it protects the hair from shelling and drought, and gives him the required moisture, and the ability of castor oil on Hair extensions include hajj Yen and eyelashes too.
You can use the castor oil to increase the intensity of the eyelashes and length by applying it to the eyelashes, taking care not to put a large amount of oil and non-contact to the eyes; because it may cause irritation and swelling of the eyes when waking, and advised to do this process every day before sleep; It is also used to remove the residue of makeup because of its natural properties that allow it to penetrate into the depths of the pores and disinfection, and To give it the required moisture and nutrition.
Application of castor oil on hair
The application of castor oil is safe on hair, and the best way to apply it is by putting a quantity of castor oil on the hand and massage the scalp well, and then distributed to the rest of the hair using a comb to ensure the arrival of oil to all hair.
After massage the scalp and hair with castor oil, it is recommended to cover the hair completely using plastic hat for at least two hours, which gives the oil time to penetrate the scalp and hair follicles and hair, and then wash the hair well shampoo.
Natural recipes to strengthen and prolong hair
There are many recipes to prolong and strengthen and soften the natural hair, including the following:
- Egg recipe for damaged and damaged hair : Apply this recipe by mixing one egg with a teaspoon of honey and olive oil, and placed on the scalp moist, and leave for 30 minutes, then wash the mixture with cold water and shampoo to prevent the formation of blocks of eggs that are difficult to remove from hair.
- Recipe coconut oil to keep the hair soft and moist : Apply by warming and distributing it on the hair roots down to the sides, and leave for 30 minutes on the hair before washing with water and shampoo.
- Mayonnaise recipe for weak and coarse hair : Apply by distributing mayonnaise on wet hair and cover it and leave it for 30 minutes before washing with cold water and shampoo.
- The recipe for apple cider vinegar for hair, moisturizing and fighting scalp crust : Apply during showering and after shampooing, by mixing two equal amounts of water and apple vinegar and massage the scalp by leaving it on the head for several minutes before washing it with cold water.
Benefits of castor oil
Castor oil has countless uses and benefits, including the following:
- Castor oil is used to relieve pain, reduce swelling and inflammation of joints and tissues, because of its high content of ricinolic acid. It is used for this purpose by mixing two tablespoons of castor oil in a cup of water and drinking it, especially in cases of acute rheumatoid arthritis, , And its application to get rid of back pain and abdominal pain, soothe menstrual cramps.
- Castor oil is used as a laxative when consumed orally because of its content of ricinolic acid, which starts in the intestine by digesting undigested food, cleans the intestines by promoting bowel movement, and advises new mothers to consume castor oil before sleep if they suffer from constipation .
- It also protects the epidermis and legs from dehydration, and can be applied to treat and remove skin stretch marks that usually affect women after childbirth. In addition to this, the regular use of castor oil protects the skin from Wrinkles and signs of aging, castor oil can be used to treat painful nipple cracking, and to treat scratches, cuts and severe skin rash in infants.
- Castor oil is a natural antiseptic and helps to eliminate skin and nasal soreness by taking five drops of castor oil mixed with juice or water on the stomach to solve the problem.
- Helps get rid of pimples, warts and moles, by applying castor oil mixed with baking soda on the affected area.
- Strengthens the immune system and enhances its function by increasing the number of white cells that in turn fight inflammation and activate the defense mechanism of the body.
- Accelerates the process of delivery if consumed by mouth at the end of pregnancy, by increasing the contractions of the uterus and stimulate the process of fetal output.
- Milk production increases in the nursing mother, by massage the breasts with warm castor oil.
- Castor oil is used as a means of providing some chemotherapy drugs for cancerous tumors such as breast cancer, but some side effects such as eye inflammation may result from its use.