17 Amazing Benefits Of Castor Oil (Arandi)

For Skin, Hair, And Health

January 23, 2019 By Ameya C

As a child, I remember my granny recommending castor oil for just

about any ailment. For her, it was the go-to home remedy for a
host of problems. Castor oil happens to be one of the most widely
used ingredients, owing to the fact that it has plenty of benefits for
your skin, hair, and health. The castor oil benefits are not just
limited for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it is
traditionally been used topically for skin and hair benefits too.

Castor oil is extracted by pressing the seeds of the castor

plant and is increasingly becoming an important bio-based raw
material in various cosmetics, soaps, textiles, massage oils, and
even medicines.

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What Is Castor Oil?

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Scientific Name – Ricinus communis
Origin – Africa and India
Other Names – Arandi Ka Tel (Hindi), Aamudamu (Telugu), Erandela
Tela (Marathi), Amanakku Enney (Tamil), Avanakkenna
(Malayalam), and Rerira Tela (Bengali).

Native to the tropical areas of Africa and India, castor oil is famous
for its oil-rich castor beans. You will learn here what is castor oil
good for and why you should start using it in your daily life.

17 Amazing Castor Oil Benefits

Skin Benefits

1. Heals Inflamed Skin

2. Fights Signs Of Aging
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 3. Reduces Acne
4. Moisturizes Skin
5. Fades Blemishes
6. Prevents Stretch Marks
7. Reduces Pigmentation

Hair Benefits

1. Promotes Hair Growth

2. Treats Scalp Infections
3. Prevents Premature Graying
4. Conditions Hair

Health Benefits

1. Treats Ringworms
2. Disinfects Wounds
3. Acts As A Laxative
4. Reduces Joint Pain/Arthritis
5. Boosts Immunity
6. Treats Back Pain

Skin Benefits

When it comes to beauty and skin care, castor oil has many
amazing benefits you would never have known of. Check out here
the best benefits of castor oil for skin.

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1. Heals Inflamed Skin

Castor oil is a boon when it comes to healing skin inflammation

that can be caused by sunburns, acne, and dry skin.

What You Need

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Cotton ball

What You Have To Do

1. Take a cotton ball and dip it in castor oil.

2. Apply directly to the affected skin area.

3. Leave it on for an hour. Then, wash it off.

Why Does It Work

Castor oil has healing properties that help with skin inflammations
of all sorts (2).

[ Read: How To Use Castor Oil For Dark Circles ]

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2. Fights Signs Of Aging

One of the amazing castor oil benefits for skin is that when it is
used topically, it can slow down aging.

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Castor oil, when applied to the skin, penetrates deeply and

stimulates the production of collagen and elastin (3). This, in turn,
helps soften and hydrate the skin. It delays the appearance of
wrinkles and fine lines and makes the skin smoother, softer, and
younger. The fine lines around the eye area can also be treated
with its application.

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3. Reduces Acne

Those who have acne-prone skin tend to shy away from most oils
as they tend to clog pores and aggravate their problem. Using
castor oil can prove to be beneficial in reducing acne.

What You Need

Few drops of castor oil

What You Have To Do

1. Wash your face with warm water. This will help open your
pores.

2. Simply massage your face in a circular motion with the oil.

3. Keep it on overnight and wash your face the next morning

with cold water.

Why Does It Work

Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid that fights off the acne-causing
bacteria (4). It effectively penetrates the skin
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excellent remedy for acne (5).

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4. Moisturizes Skin

Castor oil leaves you with smooth, supple, and revitalized skin. So if
you are looking for an inexpensive and natural skin moisturizer, you
know what to reach out for!

What You Need

A few drops of castor oil

What You Have To Do

After thoroughly cleaning your face, massage with castor oil using
gentle, circular motions.

Why Does It Work

Castor oil is a wonderful moisturizer (6). The highly concentrated

fatty acids penetrate the skin easily. This helps remove dry patches
and restores hydration of the skin. Castor oil finds uses in various
industries, but it is prized in the skin care segment for its ability to
moisturize effectively.

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5. Fades Blemishes

Castor oil is often used for fading blemishes and scars. The results
won’t be visible overnight. It works slowly in this regard and needs
to be used regularly to see prominent results.

Why Does It Work

Once again, the fatty acids present in castor oil come to the
rescue. They penetrate deep into the scar tissue and plump it out
while encouraging the growth of healthy tissues around it. This
helps the blemishes fade away(7).

[ Read: Best Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Blemishes On Face ]

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6. Prevents Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are usually the result of pregnancy when the skin on
the abdomen experiences drastic stretching over a short period.
More elastic skin means lesser stretch marks, and this is where
castor oil comes into play.

Why Does It Work

Castor oil is rich in fatty acids. So when it is used topically during

the final two months of pregnancy, it can prevent stretch marks
(8).
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7. Reduces Pigmentation

Castor oil is extremely good for clearing your skin of spots and
marks. It is so effective that dermatologists recommend castor oil
to treat uneven skin tone, spots, and marks because of its ability to
reduce pigmentation.

Why Does It Work

Castor oil is crammed with fatty acids, specifically omega-3 fatty

acids. These omega-3s hydrate the skin, while stimulating the
growth of healthy tissue, thus giving you a blemish-free and
supple skin (9).

[ Read: How Does Castor Oil Reduce Skin Pigmentation? ]

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Hair Benefits

There are numerous benefits of castor oil for hair, not just
promoting healthy mane, to treating various hair conditions!

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8. Promotes Hair Growth

Castor oil is an excellent remedy for promoting hair growth.

Massaging your scalp with it can give you thicker and longer hair.

Why Does It Work

The oil boosts blood circulation to the follicles, leading to faster hair
growth. The oil also has omega-9 essential fatty acids that are
responsible for healthy hair (10). It also helps reduce split ends,
controls hair breakage, and conditions and moisturizes your hair.

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9. Treats Scalp Infections

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Scalp infection can cause major hair problems like bald patches,
dandruff, and an itchy scalp. Using castor oil can help get rid of
these issues.

Why Does It Work

Castor oil is antifungal and antibacterial. It can fight pathogens

and microorganisms causing the infection (11).

[ Read: Is Castor Oil Effective For Solving Scalp Problems? ]

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10. Prevents Premature Graying

If your hair has started showing the first signs of graying, applying
castor oil can prevent your hair from losing more pigment.

Why Does It Work

The application of castor oil is a popular method to prevent

premature graying (12). It helps your hair retain its pigment, and
delays your hair turning gray or white

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11. Conditions Hair

An answer to all hair woes, castor oil can be extremely helpful in

treating dry and damaged hair.

What You Need

1 teaspoon castor oil

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What You Have To Do

1. Add a teaspoon of castor oil to your leave-in conditioner and

shake well.

2. Use after you shampoo your hair.

Why Does It Work

The humectant properties of the oil help lock in the moisture in the
hair (13). This prevents your hair from turning dry and makes it
smoother and softer.

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Health Benefits

Check out here some of the amazing castor oil health benefits.

12. Treats Ringworms

Castor oil effectively treats ringworm, a common and stubborn

problem across all age groups.

What You Need

2 teaspoons castor oil

4 teaspoons coconut oil

Why Does It Work

The active compound called undecylenic acid that is found in

castor oil helps treat ringworms (14).

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13. Disinfects Wounds

Castor oil works as an excellent disinfectant on cuts and scrapes.

Why Does It Work

The antimicrobial properties make it effective for treating minor

cuts and scratches (15). And because it has anti-inflammatory
properties, it also helps relieve the pain.

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14. Acts As A Laxative

One of the primary uses of castor oil is as a laxative. It is still used

widely as a part of conventional and folk medicine.

Why Does It Work

The ricinoleic acid present in castor oil is what induces laxation (16).
Hence, consuming castor oil can help if you are suffering from
constipation.

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15. Reduces Joint Pain/Arthritis

Wondering, how to use castor oil for arthritis? Well, castor oil is a
great remedy for treating the pain caused by arthritis. A castor oil
pack can provide relief from the joint and tissue pain.

What You Need

Castor oil
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1. Take the piece of fabric and fold it into squares. Soak it in

castor oil.

2. Squeeze out excess oil and place the cloth on the affected
joint. Take care to cover it with a plastic wrap.

3. Place a hot water bottle or heating pad on this. The plastic will
save the bottle from getting oily. Leave it on for an hour.

Why Does It Work

The anti-inflammatory properties of castor oil make it ideal for

relieving joint pain, nerve inflammation, and sore muscles (17).

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16. Boosts Immunity

Naturopathy practitioners and followers observe that castor oil

helps boost immunity. Even when it is used topically, it increases
the defense mechanisms of your body.

Why Does It Work

Castor oil, when used topically, increases the number of T-11 cells,
which signals a boost in the defense mechanisms in the body (18).
The T-11 cells form antibodies against pathogens and toxins, which
promotes better health.

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17. Treats Back Pain

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treating backache. Massaging castor oil on your back is a natural
way to get rid of any pain and stiffness.

What You Have To Do

Using castor oil to cure a backache is an alternative therapy. Here

is how you can make a therapeutic use of this vegetable oil.

1. Apply castor oil topically on the pain points of your back.

2. Now, go for a ‘castor oil pack’. Ask someone to cover the area
with a clean and soft cloth. You can additionally use a plastic
wrap.

3. Place a hot water bag on the back for an hour. It helps the oil
to permeate the inflamed tissues.

4. Repeat the process for three subsequent days.

5. The pack works even without using a hot fomentation. You just
have to leave the oil a little longer. You can prepare a pack
before going to bed and leave it overnight to heal your back.

6. Using castor oil pack for back pain is an easy and safe home
remedy. Of course, there is a little hassle in covering the area
with plastic and tying it to your body for long, but the result is
worth the effort.

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That was about some of the best castor oil benefits for your skin,
hair and health, now look into castor oil uses in simple ways.

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Simple Ways To Use Castor Oil For Stomach
Cleansing

Let’s look through the various ways one can use castor oil to
cleanse our stomach and get rid of all the ailments!

1. Castor Oil And Milk

Castor oil and milk make an amazing ayurvedic home remedy for
stomach cleansing. It eases the stomach and treats intestinal
problems like bloating, acidity, constipation and irritated bowels.

How To Make

1. Pour cold milk in a glass.

2. Add about 1 full tsp of castor oil to the glass half filled with milk.

3. Mix properly.

4. Drink once every week on an empty stomach to get freedom

from stomach toxification.

This natural ingredient is a perfect method to cleanse the stomach

as it is hundred percent edible and safe for human consumption.

2. Castor Oil And Orange Juice

This innovative stomach cleansing home remedy is a perfect

supplement for people suffering from extreme toxicity and
constipation.

How To Make

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 1. Add castor oil and orange juice in equal proportions (around 2
ounces each) in a glass.

2. Mix the ingredients well and consume the supplement on an

empty stomach.

3. Follow it up by drinking hot water after 20 minutes.

4. Drink hot water around 3 to 5 times every 20 minutes.

5. Once the stomach gets completely clean, and you feel light,
consume yogurt.

This amazing home remedy is a wonderful way to clean the

stomach of toxins. Toxin removal is an amazing method that
reduces heartburn and acidity.

3. Castor Oil Detoxification Pack

Stomach cleansing is a detoxification method that leads to

various health benefits. Castor oil pack is an amazing therapy that
aids in stomach cleansing.

How To Make

1. Rub castor oil all over your stomach.

2. Find a clean cloth for covering your belly region. You can also
buy medicated hot bandage to cover your stomach.

3. Wrap a clean towel around your belly to further insulate it.

4. Place a hot water bottle on the towel and keep it on for 45

minutes to 1 hour.
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This amazing detoxification method opens up gastric blockages in
the stomach and intestines. It cures acidity, gas, bloating and
nausea caused due to heaviness in the stomach.

4. Castor Oil And Hot Water

Castor oil and hot water make an amazing stomach cleansing

supplement that removes harmful bacteria from the gut and
stomach. The harmful bacterium is replaced with health-friendly
bacteria that ease digestion and reduce acidity and bloating.

How To Make

1. Take around 1 tsp of castor oil and pour it in a cup.

2. Fill the cup with hot water and stir so that the castor oil doesn’t
stick to the base of the cup.

3. Drink twice a week on an empty stomach to get the best

results.

This amazing castor oil home remedy is an ancient Indian way to

improve the overall metabolism of the body.

5. Castor Oil And Ginger

Castor oil and ginger are amazing ayurvedic cleansing

supplements that offer freedom from Vata and Kapha.

How To Make

1. Boil water in a pan.

2. Add crushed ginger to it.

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 3. Cook it for 10 minutes on a medium flame.

4. Filter the ginger tea in a cup.

5. Add about 1 tsp castor oil to the ginger tea and mix well.

6. Drink on an empty stomach for 1 week.

This amazing ayurvedic stomach cleansing supplement gradually

improves digestion.

Benefits And Uses Of Castor Oil For Stomach

Cleansing

Having known the wonderful ways to use castor oil for stomach
cleansing, it is time to find out why you should use castor oil for
stomach cleansing. Know the ways how castor oil benefits
stomach cleansing!

1. Stomach toxification leads to constipation. It causes

abdominal pain. Castor oil as a laxative, eases constipation
and reduces pain with gradual use.

2. Castor oil reduces the level of toxins in the stomach. This

improves digestion and reduces common abdominal
problems like irritable bowels, cramps, gas, nausea, and
vomiting. This reduces depression and fatigue in the long run.

Stomach toxification leads to numerous health conditions that

make a huge impact on the overall well-being of an individual.
While other ways of stomach cleansing may lead to minor side-
effects, castor oil does the same with zero side-effects. If you too

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using castor oil for stomach detoxification.

Nutritional Value Of Castor Oil

Here is the detailed information of castor oil nutrition facts.

Average composition of castor seed oil / fatty acid chains

Acid name Average Percentage Range

Ricinoleic acid 95 to 85%

Oleic acid 6 to 2%

Linoleic acid 5 to 1%

Linolenic acid 1 to 0.50%

Stearic acid 1 to 0.50%

Palmitic acid 1 to 0.50%

Dihydroxystearic acid 0.5 to 0.30%

Others 0.5 to 0.20%

FDA has classified castor oil as “generally recognized as safe and

effective” (19). But it does have its list of side effects and should be
used with caution.

Conduct a basic allergy test before you jump on the remedy

wagon of castor oil. Dab a few drops of castor oil on your arm and
leave it on overnight. If you experience itching or rashes or redness,
you might be allergic.

Ingesting castor oil can cause nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea,

and weakness (20). If you are experiencing these symptoms,
contact your doctor immediately.

Castor oil has been known to induce early labor, so it is not

advisable for pregnant women to consume it. It may interact with
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castor oil.

Hope you liked our post on stunning benefits of castor oil. Do you
know of any more castor oil benefits? Share them with us in the
comments section.

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