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- Gout: smear castor leaves with sesame already present, due to the risks of
oil and warm slightly. Apply over the electrolyte disturbances, acid-base
affected joints daily for a week. imbalance, and dehydration. Castor
- Panchakarma: Medicinal herbs are boiled oil is generally not recommended for
and spread over a stone bed covered with long term use for more than 1 or 2
castor leaves. The patient is asked to lie weeks, unless under the guidance of
down on top of the bed for a few minutes an experienced practitioner.
to remove toxins and cleanse the body. This
ancient practice is sometime still used today. When used appropriately, castor can
be a miracle oil used for beautification,
*It is best to consult an ayurvedic expert rejuvenation, and purification of the
to safely use this herb and reap its benefits. body and spirit.
Side Effects of Castor Oil Uma Hingorani
Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner
If you’ve ever taken castor oil, then
you’re familiar with the unpleasant References:
taste, which can cause nausea and 1. https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/
castor-bean-ricinus-communis/
vomiting. It is also thick and goopy. 2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/
It is best to take 2 hours after food. NBK551626/
Because it is a purgative, it should 3. https://www.easyayurveda.com/2014/12/12/
not be taken when diarrhea is castor-benefits-use-research-side-effects/
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