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| Ricinus Communis |
Castor plant also called as
Ricinus Communis is a coarse, erect, branched, woody bush that grows up to 4 meters high. This plant usually found in tropic area but it is most common in India. The fruit is a spiny capsule shape that split into three one-seeded parts when it dry. Crushing the seeds to obtain the oil are smooth and glossy with grey and brown patches.
Medicinal Use of Ricinus Communis:
- Cure ulcers and sores.
- Effective for skin diseases and boils.
- Relieve rheumatism and headaches.
- It also act as a laxative and vermicide.
- It prevents dry wax in ears.
- Remove warts.
Ways to Use the Castor Plant:
- The bark is used as a dressing for ulcers and sores.
- Poultice of the leaves can be used for skin diseases, ulcers, wounds and boils.
- Externally apply pounded leaves help rheumatism and headaches.
- The oil from the seeds is used for inflamed eyes.
- 2 to 3 drops of castor oil in the ears can prevent the buildup of hard or dry wax.
- Dabbing of castor oil several times a day, the warts will slowly disappear.
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