Castor oil has a variety of health and cosmetic benefits. It is a vegetable oil that comes from the castor bean plant, a flowering plant that is common in eastern parts of the world.1 Cold-pressing castor bean plant seeds make the oil.
Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid—a type of fatty acid with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and pain-relieving properties.
Using castor oil as a natural remedy dates back thousands of years. In ancient Egypt, castor oil was used to soothe dry eyes and relieve constipation. In Ayurvedic medicine—a holistic approach to medicine native to India—castor oil has been used to improve arthritis pain and treat skin conditions. Today, castor oil is used in the pharmaceutical, medicinal, and manufacturing industries. It is found in many soaps, cosmetics, and hair and skincare products.
Depending on its intended use, castor oil can be taken orally or applied topically. Some people take it orally as a laxative or as a way to induce labor in pregnancy. Others apply the oil directly to the skin and hair for its moisturizing benefits.
Castor oil can benefit many areas of health and wellness because of its diverse medicinal and therapeutic properties—such as antimicrobial, antiviral, and wound healing.Learn more about the benefits of using castor oil.
Helps Relieve Constipation
Castor is perhaps best known as a laxative used to relieve occasional constipation. The oil works by increasing the muscle contractions that push stool through the intestines to eliminate waste. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has approved castor oil as a safe and effective stimulant laxative, but the oil’s use in this way has declined over the years as more effective laxatives with fewer side effects have become available.
Castor oil has been shown to help reduce straining during bowel movements, create softer stools, and lessen the feeling of incomplete bowel movements.
Castor oil can also be used to clean out the bowel before medical procedures, such as colonoscopies, but other types of laxatives are more commonly used for this.
Castor oil generally works quickly as a laxative and produces a bowel movement within six to 12 hours after taking it.
Has Moisturizing Qualities
Rich in fatty acids, castor oil has moisturizing qualities that may help keep your skin hydrated and healthy. Castor oil acts as a humectant, a substance that traps moisture in your skin to keep it soft and smooth. In this way, like other skin-friendly oils, castor oil also acts as a barrier to help prevent moisture from evaporating from the skin.
Manufacturers add castor oil to cosmetics and personal care products—including lotions, lip balms, and makeup—as an emollient (a moisturizing treatment) to promote hydration.
Castor oil can be used on its own as a moisturizer. However, it is thick, so you may want to dilute it with a carrier oil (such as almond, coconut, or jojoba oil) before applying it to your face and body.
There is limited research on the benefits of castor oil for skin health. Research suggests the fatty acids in castor oil may promote skin repair and reduce the appearance of acne scars fine lines, and wrinkles. However, more research is needed to better understand the full effect.
May Help Keep Dentures Clean
Dentures should be cleaned every day to prevent plaque accumulation and protect the oral and overall health of people who wear them. Plaque is a white, sticky layer of bacteria and fungi that commonly grows on dentures. People who wear dentures are especially vulnerable to oral fungal infections, particularly Candida(veast), which can easily accumulate on dentures and increase the risk of denture stomatitis, an infection associated with oral pain and inflammation.
Research shows that castor oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties that may help keep dentures clean. One study found that soaking dentures in a 10% castor oil solution for 20 minutes effectively kills oral bacteria and fungi. Another study found that brushing dentures and soaking them in a castor oil solution effectively reduces Candida infections among people who wear dentures.
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Post time: Dec-21-2024