Castor oil
Castor oil is extracted from a herbaceous nectar called castor, one of the most famous oils, which has been used since ancient times. It has been used extensively in ancient civilizations such as Pharaonic civilization, which was used by the Pharaohs greatly to benefit from its many therapeutic properties. Many monounsaturated fatty acids have been found, and castor oil samples have been found in Pharaonic tombs. At present, castor oil is used in many cosmetic industries.
Castor Oil Hazards
- Causes more damage to the body, if taken by people with internal body infections, such as appendicitis.
- Contraindications are associated with certain types of medicines, such as anthelmintic drugs.
- Sometimes results in adverse outcomes, such as in chronic constipation.
- It results in some painful contractions in the stomach.
- Causes nausea.
- It increases the feeling of fatigue and tiredness.
- It causes some muscle cramps and loss of balance.
- Sometimes it will reden the eyes, if placed on the eyelashes.
Benefits of castor oil
- It is used as a natural laxative and an intestinal tract facilitator to relieve constipation and help treat bowel infections caused by constipation, facilitating the movement of nutrients in the colon and intestines.
- It is used in the treatment of wounds and skin infections because it contains indicellinic acid, which is used in the preparation of medicinal compounds for wound treatment. It prevents the growth of fungi, bacteria and yeast in wounds and ulcers.
- It gives the skin freshness, gives the skin a vibrant and energetic, stimulates the muscles of the body to work, and stimulates the skin to make collagen, elastin, which gives moisture to the skin, protects the skin from wrinkles and delays the appearance of signs of aging.
- Helps dark circles disappear around the eyes.
- Treatment of acne.
- Stimulates the production of milk from the breast, when the fat nipple in it, and massage, which stimulates the lactic glands to produce more milk.
- Relieves the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, because it contains linoleic, oleic, and rheolic acids, and some important fatty acids, which help in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism and gout.
- It stimulates the hair to grow, gives the hair necessary hydration, benefits the scalp and prevents it from drying,
- It prevents the occurrence of non-genetic baldness, gives hair healthy appearance, and prevents hair loss.
- Relieves the pain of hemorrhoids, and prevents anal infections.
- Moisturizes nails, protects them from cracking.
- Helps to treat inflammation of the conjunctiva, removes redness, and prevents irritation.
- It is useful in treating colds and chest pains resulting from them, especially the trachea.
- Treats moles and warts, removes visible skin patches on the hands.
- Prevents stiffness in the skin, removes pregnancy screws, and relieves the resulting aches.