Castor oil has medical and therapeutic benefits due to its anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and unsaturated fatty acids.Castor oil looks similar to olive and vegetable oil. It comes from the ricinus communis plant.
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Moisturizes dry skin
If you suffer from dry skin and dermatitis, the fatty acids in the castor oil will penetrate the skin leaving it hydrated and moisturized. To get best results apply a thick layer of this oil directly to your skin. It will absorb quickly and it will leave the skin hydrated.
Acts as safe, natural laxative
Put 1-2 tbsp of castor oil in orange juice to get a natural laxative. It should take 2-5 hours to start working. It is efficient because it affects the small intestine.
Boosts hair growth
Boosts hair growth
All you have to do is apply it to your scalp, roots and hair and massage it and leave it over night, than wash it in the morning. If you have oily hair you must mix it with coconut or almond oil.
Reduces wrinkles
Apply the oil to your skin to reduce wrinkles, blemishes and scars. It contains collagen and elastin which will help you look younger. Do this for 4-6 months.
Thickens eyelashes and eyebrows
Apply this oil to your lashes and brows for a couple of weeks. The proteins, vitamins and fatty acids will nourishes, thicken and promote hair growth.
Relieve sore muscles
Castor oil will cure muscle pain since promotes the circulation of fluids in the body.
Treats cracked nails and prevents fungal infections
Apply castor oil and olive oil to your hands and nails to strengthen them and promote growth. It will also promote fungal infection.
Repairs split hair ends
A few times per week apply castor oil to your hair to moisturize it and repair split ends.
Heals chapped lips
Use 1tbsp castor oil, glycerin and lemon juice on your lips and remove this in the morning. Or you can mix castor and almond oil.
Can Castor Oil Induce Labor?
It may cause premature labor so pregnant women should avoid it. It also works as a laxative and triggers uterine contractions.
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