WE have all been through it. When we experience the smallest sign of illness or an upset stomach, mothers grab a bottle of castor oil to pour it down our throats.
As much as we fought back at the very thought of the gross taste of it, it worked and we have to think maybe our dear mothers knew a thing or two.
So why is castor oil so good for us? Dr Axe wrote that castor oil speeds up healing and improves your immunity.
Derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis).
It has been used for its medicinal properties since the ancient times in Egypt to treat eye irritations and in India for it’s skin-healing, digestive-soothing and antibacterial properties.
According to Dr Axe article, “As an unsaturated fatty acid, ricinoleic acid found in castor oil has many healing abilities,” including:
- supporting the lymphatic system
- increasing circulation
- preventing the growth of viruses, bacteria, yeasts and molds
- fighting skin disorders and infections
- helping to kill ringworm, keratoses, skin inflammation, abrasions and fungal infections
- healing acne
- helping hair grow
- reducing itching and swelling on the skin
Read Dr Axe for more benefits of castor oil.
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