What is the medicinal value of castor seeds

Castor seeds are a very good Chinese medicinal material. Some people say it is a kind of rapeseed, but it is not. Such appearance is the most tempting. The nutritional value of castor seeds themselves is very high. Its pharmacological effects are still very powerful. Some common diseases in life can be treated with castor seeds. However, many friends are not very clear about the effects of castor seeds. Are castor seeds toxic? The following introduces the medicinal value of castor seeds.

1. "Bencao Yanyi Buyi" says: It can expel stagnant substances with physical form, so it is used for fetal delivery, placenta, remaining bones, pus and blood.

2. Compendium of Materia Medica: It is used to treat hemiplegia, aphonia, deafness of the head, swelling of the tongue, throat paralysis, asthma, beriberi, toxic swelling, carbuncle, burns caused by hot water or fire, needle piercing the flesh, retained placenta in women, protruding intestine, unblocking the meridians, stopping all kinds of pain, reducing swelling, removing pus and detoxifying.

3. Laxative effect: The oil in castor seeds itself has no laxative effect. It is saponified into sodium ricinoleate and glycerol by the action of lipolytic enzymes in the duodenum. Sodium ricinoleate is irritating to the small intestine, causing increased intestinal peristalsis. The contents of the small intestine are rapidly pushed into the colon. Semi-liquid feces are discharged 2 to 6 hours after taking the medicine, and there may be temporary constipation after defecation. Increasing the dosage cannot enhance the effect, and the unhydrolyzed part is quickly excreted into the large intestine. After ricinoleic acid is absorbed, it is metabolized and decomposed in the body like other fatty acids. Therefore, castor oil is relatively safe as a laxative. Due to its bad taste, it can be made into an emulsion for oral administration.

4. Castor oil can hinder the absorption of San Dao Nian, which is not caused by diarrhea.

5. Other effects Castor oil itself has low irritation and can be used as a skin lubricant for dermatitis and other skin diseases. It can be made into ointments for burns and ulcers. The paste of seeds is used for skin ulcers caused by kala-azar. It can also be used for blepharitis; as a solvent to remove eye irritants, it can be applied topically to vaginal and cervical diseases.

Medicinal value:

1. Castor seeds treat carbuncle abscess: Shell more than 20 castor seeds, mash them with a small amount of salt and porridge, apply to the affected area, and change it twice a day.

2. Castor seeds are used to treat the initial stage of carbuncle: one part of peeled castor seeds and four parts of rosin. Crush the castor beans, add rosin powder and stir thoroughly, use boiling water to make a paste, place in cold water to cool into a paste for later use. When using, spread the white plaster on paper or cloth according to the size of the sore and apply it to the affected area.

3. Castor seeds treat scrofula: fry castor seeds, peel them, chew them until they are soft, take three or two pieces before going to bed, and gradually increase the amount to more than ten pieces.

4. Castor seeds are used to treat sores and swellings in the throat: one Castor bean seed (peeled), one qian of potassium nitrate. Grind together, and make into a dose with freshly drawn water. Take two or three doses consecutively for effective results.

5. Castor seeds treat wheezing and coughing: Shell the castor seeds and fry them until hot. Pick the sweet ones to eat. Take more and you will see the effects.

The medicinal value of castor seeds is very great. Castor seeds are also very effective for some people with diarrhea. However, not everyone can eat castor seeds, and the amount should be taken with caution. Generally, castor seeds are taken under the doctor's advice. Special attention should be paid to the dosage for children of different ages. Once an overdose occurs, it is most likely to cause poisoning.