Castor Oil (1000mg) 120 Capsules, 4 Months Supply. by vytox, Vegetarian

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Castor oil is comprised mainly of the fatty acid ricinoleic acid," says Beauty Lab chemist Danusia Wnek. "It works as an emollient, smoothing flaky skin and making it feel softer. It can also provide a barrier on the skin and protect against moisture loss. For hair, it acts as a lubricant, coating and conditioning strands to improve smoothness and shine."

Using a generous amount of the oil blend in the palm of your hand, rub them together to warm up the oil. Using slow, firm motions across your skin, massage the oil into your face, paying particular attention to any areas that may be a problem. Castor oil is a non-volatile fatty oil that is derived from the seeds of the castor bean ( Ricinus communis) plant, aka castor seeds. The castor oil plant belongs to the flowering spurge family called Euphorbiaceae and is mainly cultivated in Africa, South America and India (India accounts for over 90% of castor oil exports globally). The ricinoleic acid that castor oil contains possess the ability to boost anti-inflammatory properties within the body and is considered a safe remedy for arthritis pain. Here are the various ways you can use castor oil to treat arthritis pain.

How to Take Castor Oil Supplement

Castor seed oil is most widely used as a laxative (better to call it a purgative). The presence of ricinoleic acid helps in the digestion process by ensuring regular bowel movements and also promotes nutrient absorption. It is thus a very effective treatment for extreme cases of constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), cramping, edema, and leaky gut syndrome. It also helps in balancing the gut bacteria. [8] Slows the Progression ofRheumatoid Arthritis

Allow the toner to dry, then pour a small amount of castor oil into the palm of your hand, rubbing hands together to warm up the oil. Gently massage the oil into your face using small, circular motions. Repeat the process every day.

Effective Laxative

Ghazikhanlou Sani K, Jafari MR, Shams S. A comparison of the efficacy, adverse effects, and patient compliance of the sena-graph®syrup and castor oil regimens for bowel preparation. Iran J Pharm Res. 2010;9(2):193-198.

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What are Castor Oil Supplements?

A common warning is to not use castor oil for more than a week since side effects can be serious with overuse.