1. Skin
Castor oil is readily absorbed through the skin and can
effectively work to treat acne by penetrating deep into the layers to remove
any impurities. Apply on your face before bed and wash off in the morning.
2. Liver Detox
Castor oil packs are commonly used while on detoxification
programs. Place castor oil on your upper right abdomen just below the breast to
the bottom of the ribcage. Then place a flannel sheet over top followed by a
hot water bottle to allow for the oil to penetrate deep into the liver. Sit and
relax for 30-60 minutes while the oil stimulates the body’s natural
detoxification process.
3. Muscle pain
Castor oil has been shown to relieve muscle aches through
topical application by drawing out lactic acid from the muscles. Leave the oil
on over night and it will relax and soothe aching muscles. I have found using
castor oil on my back and neck to be very helpful. Usually the next morning, my
muscle aches have subsided significantly.
Castor oil’s benefits extend far beyond the above uses such
as treating dry hair, sore joints, fungal infections and inducing labor. Castor
oil’s powerful properties and its plethora of therapeutic benefits make it one
of nature’s hidden gems.
References
Marcheggiani, T. (2013, February 23). 6 Uses for Castor Oil
. . Retrieved May 7, 2014, from
http://www.myyogaonline.com/healthy-living/health-and-wellness/6-uses-for-castor-oil
(2013). Castor Bean. Natural Standard, Retrieved from
http://ezproxy.ccnm.edu:2059/databases/herbssupplements/castoroil.asp
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