7 Benefits Of Castor Oil

As the world advances, it is becoming crystal clear to women around the world the benefits hidden in some natural products. Gone are the days when women spent tons of money on hospitals and drugs.

Castor oil is commonly thought of as a remedy for constipation, but it has a long history of being used for many other healing and beauty-enhancing treatments too.

These days, everyone daily seeks a natural and trusted means of finding solutions to their health challenges and castor oil is definitely a natural means.

Castor oil has many health benefits and here are six of them:

1. Promotes hair growth

Castor oil is widely known to promote hair growth and help with hair breakage and shedding. Lots of people have testified to the amazing benefits of castor oil once included in their hair care regimen. Daily massaging one’s edges with this oil can do a lot of wonders.

2. Soothes joint pain

Have agonizing pains in your joints or bone, castor oil works wonders for that. Take a drop or two of this oil and gently massage it into the affected area. In a little time, the pain would reduce significantly.

3. Relieves constipation

Castor oil over the years has been known to be great for constipation. Castor oil helps to soothe a troubled stomach. A spoonful of castor oil can restore balance to a runny or constipated stomach.

4. Fades acne scars

Castor oil helps alleviate acne scars. Research has shown that if castor oil is massaged into the face daily, acne reduces considerably.

Gently massage your face in the evening with the oil mix, then put a slightly warm damp washcloth on your face for about a minute and take away the excess oil with a cotton pad. Your skin will be soft, nourished, and hydrated.

5. Treats dandruff and other scalp conditions

Amongst its many properties, castor oil also has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Massaged into the scalp it will help to clear up dandruff and other scalp conditions quickly and if you use it regularly, it will stop the conditions from taking hold in the first place.

If you have dry hair and dandruff, try doing this hair mask: mix 1 tablespoon of castor oil with one tablespoon of olive oil and add juice of half a lemon. If you have oily hair and dandruff, then mix one tablespoon of each of these ingredients: castor oil, honey and aloe vera gel, then add juice of half a lemon.

Apply the mask on the roots of your hair for about 30 minutes before shampooing and conditioning your hair. This mask will not only help you get rid of dandruff, but will also nourish and condition your hair, making it healthier and shinier.

6. Longer eyelashes

If you desire to have longer eyelashes, but you don’t want to go for eyelash extensions, then try applying castor oil on your lashes every night before going to bed. In a couple of weeks time, you should see the great result: naturally longer and thicker eyelashes that you’ve always dreamed of.

7.  Cures allergies

Taken orally, castor oil can reduce the symptoms of allergies. The oil is naturally anti-allergic and just a few drops a day can greatly reduce the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies. Consult your doctor before using castor oil orally.