Castor oil

Oral Uses

• Constipation

  Castor oil is a powerful laxative, cathartic and purgative; alleviates acute constipation. Do not use it for chronic constipation. Take castor oil as suggested on the label.

• Labor

  Castor oil helps to initiate labor. Do not use it during pregnancy, use it to initiate labor only - if you need. Take castor oil as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.
  CAUTION: Castor oil is a powerful laxative same time.

• Anal fissure

  Castor oil softens the stool; facilitates defecation. Take castor oil as suggested on the label.

• Hemorrhoids

  Castor oil softens the stool; facilitates defecation. Take castor oil as suggested on the label.

• Intestinal parasites

  Castor oil promotes defecation and elimination of intestinal parasites. Take castor oil as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

• Action - Laxative

  Castor oil is a laxative; facilitates defecation by softening the stool. Take castor oil as suggested on the label.

• Action - Cathartic

  Castor oil is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take castor oil as suggested on the label.

• Action - Purgative

  Castor oil is a purgative; it is a powerful laxative producing watery stools. Take castor oil as suggested on the label.

• Action - Detoxifier

  Castor oil is a detoxifier, removes toxins from the body. Take castor oil as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

• Rash

  Castor oil reduces itching and alleviates symptoms. Apply pure castor oil or castor oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Ringworm

  Castor oil is an antifungal; fights fungus; reduces itching and alleviates symptoms. Apply pure castor oil or castor oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks or use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

• Anal fissure

  Castor oil softens and soothes the skin; alleviates skin lesions. Apply pure castor oil or castor oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

• Back pain

  Castor oil reduces back pain. Use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

• Burns

  Castor oil softens and soothes the skin; alleviates burns. Apply pure castor oil or castor oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Bursitis

  Castor oil is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates symptoms. Use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

  Castor oil reduces pain and alleviates symptoms. Use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

• Action - Anodyne

  Castor oil is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply pure castor oil or castor oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks or use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

• Action - Anti-inflammatory

  Castor oil is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

• Action - Antibacterial

  Castor oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply pure castor oil or castor oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months or use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

• Action - Antifungal

  Castor oil is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply pure castor oil or castor oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months or use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

• Action - Emollient

  Castor oil is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply pure castor oil or castor oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months.

• Action - Lymphatic

  Castor oil is a lymphatic; cleanses and stimulates lymphatic system. Use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take castor oil as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

Do not use castor oil during pregnancy or nursing. Do not use if you have kidney, bladder, bile duct or intestine infections or jaundice.
Side effects: Abdominal pain, colic, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Available Forms

Castor oil is available in liquid form.