Castor oil seeds have an evident tonic effect. The same is not true for the oil extracted from them, a viscous liquid, almost clear and whose effect is, on the contrary, emollient, lenitive, which means it can be used even in cases of inflammation of...
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Castor oil seeds have an evident tonic effect. The same is not true for the oil extracted from them, a viscous liquid, almost clear and whose effect is, on the contrary, emollient, lenitive, which means it can be used even in cases of inflammation of the intestine or dysentery. The oil is useful in skin diseases.
Castor oil, or palma christi, is extracted from the castor oil bean. It is used, externally, for dissolving growths, warts, cysts and various excrescences. Castor oil exhibits demulcent and purgative actions, and should only be taken internally under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Biochemically speaking, the oil consists of glycerides of ricinoleic, isoricinoleic acids and to a lesser amount stearic, linoleic and dihydroxysteanc. The poisonous aspect of the seeds (ricin) is left behind in the meal after pressing.
Taken internally castor oil is one of the most reliable laxatives and is especially useful as a treatment for food poisoning. It is also taken along with anthelmintics to aid in expelling worms. Topically it is useful to dissolve cysts, growths and warts and to soften bunions and corns on the feet. It is also valuable as a castor-oil fomentation over the liver. This is done by generously rubbing castor oil over the entire abdomen and then applying a hot, damp towel wrung out in ginger tea and a heating pad or hot-water bottle over the region of the liver. This is applied for about 30 minutes daily to aid in decongesting the liver and to help detoxify the body. Castor oil is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
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Directions
Cleanse the skin with a mild soap and water and apply Castor Oil. Massage in sparingly. As a Castor Oil pack for concentrated application, saturate wool flannel and apply over desired area. Dry heat may be applied.
Cautions
FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY. NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY.
Should skin sensitivity occur discontinue use. Store in a cool dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
