Castor oil which is known for its hair and skin beauty benefits also has amazing therapeutic advantages as it is rich in unsaturated fatty acid, a ricinoleic acid which makes it a magical oil. Despite the fact, that our elders have always spoken about the goodness of this oil, most of us are only aware of its beauty benefits.
Hence, today in this article we are going to tell you the more unheard benefits of castor oil as it contains anti-bacterial properties and various medicinal benefits. So, have a quick glance at this article:
1) Omega3 and fatty acids- Castor oil is rich in essential fatty acids, like omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids act like a magic ingredient to help in reducing pigmentation. The process is by piercing the scar tissue and pumping it out. The omega-3s also helps in stimulating the growth of healthy tissue and hydrate your skin and gives you a clean and even tone of skin.
2) Natural laxative- Known as a stimulant laxative, castor oil lubricates the intestines and gets things moving. Your digestive tract will feel the effect of the oil in 2-5 hours. Adult dosage would be 1-2 tablespoons, while children till the age of 12 should be given 1-2 teaspoons. Be warned, it tastes pretty foul. You can mix it with some orange juice to make it more palatable.
3) Good for hair growth- Massaging warm castor oil on your scalp (and even on your eyebrows) is known to stimulate hair follicles and boost circulation, resulting in extra hair growth. Castor oil may work on areas that have been affected by scalp conditions since it has antifungal properties. You’ll see a change in the growth and quality of your hair, after about 2 weeks of regular application.
4) Fights fungal infections- Due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, castor oil is effective in treating conditions like ringworm and athlete’s foot. Apply castor oil on the affected area, and leave overnight. The infection will be gone pretty soon.
5) Skin problems- The fatty acids in castor oil help nourish dry skin. People with oily, acne-prone skin usually avoid any and all oils. However, castor oil, when applied to clean skin, helps fight acne-causing bacteria and reduces blemishes too. It also helps restore the skin’s moisture balance.
6) For constipation- This oil is beneficial as a laxative- when taken orally, the ricinoleic acid releases in the intestine and responsible for the functioning of laxative. The heat created by castor oil commences the action which helps in process of digestion and cleansing the system by helping in proper bowel movement.
7) To induce labor pain- Castor oil is suggested by the gynaecologist to all the pregnant women. Taking it orally at full term induces labor by pushing uterus contraction. The ricinoleic acid in castor oil activates EP3 prostanoid receptor in the uterus and thus helps in delivery. However, it is not recommended in a lot of cases, as it makes the woman feel nauseous.
8) To boost immunity- If you also dealing with the problem of loss of appetite than consuming castor oil results in strengthening the immune system by increasing white blood cells and thus fights infections. It is also proven that castor oil is known for increasing the count of T-11 cells and the production of lymphocytes in the blood within hours of application.Consuming castor oil orally initiates the body to produce more antibodies as well as to kill viruses, fungi, bacteria and cancer cells.