Castor Oil

on Friday, December 5, 2008



Castor Oil can be taken internally for its laxative effect or may used as and emollient to smoothen the skin and keep it moist. Apply to skin as a softener.

The seed oil of a large tropical plant Ricinus communis, castor oil has been used for many years to ease constipation (Traditionally taken internally as a purgative or used externally as a compress. It is mostly used in cases of high pitta.
Action:- Cathartic, demulcent, analgesic, nervine, purgative.

Herbs used :

ricinus communis

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