The efficacy and function of castor oil

Castor oil is a very nutritious and precious medicinal material. Eating castor oil regularly can have very good effects and functions. So how should we consume castor oil? What specific benefits can consuming castor oil bring to our body? We need to understand some professional knowledge of castor oil to answer these questions.

【English name】OLEUM RICINI

[Source] This product is a fatty oil obtained by squeezing and refining the mature seeds of Ricinus communis L., a plant of the Euphorbiaceae family .

[Properties] This product is an almost colorless or slightly yellow clear viscous liquid with a slight odor and a light taste followed by a slightly spicy taste. This product is easily soluble in ethanol and can be mixed with anhydrous ethanol, chloroform, ether or glacial acetic acid. The relative density at 25°C should be 0.956~0.969 (Appendix VIIA). The refractive index should be 1.478~1.480 (Appendix ⅦF). ]

【Functions and indications】Lubricates the intestines and promotes bowel movements. Used for dry intestines and constipation.

【Usage and Dosage】 Oral, 10-20 ml at a time.

【Note】 Avoid using with fat-soluble anthelmintics; pregnant women should avoid taking it.

【Storage】 Keep in a dark, sealed and cool place.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Pharmacopoeia

【Source】 "Tang Materia Medica"

The above only introduces some of the effects and functions of castor oil. In fact, it also has other effects, which I will not introduce here one by one. If you are interested, you can take a look at the effects and matters recorded in medical books.