Medical use of castor oil

Castor oil is a kind of light yellow vegetable oil extracted from Castor seeds, which is tasteless For centuries, countries such as China, India and Egypt have been using the oil to treat and alleviate all kinds of unhealthy problems It is a kind of triglyceride fatty acid, mainly composed of ricinic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid, so it has excellent medicinal value The following is an introduction to the use of castor oil related to health care One of the uses of castor oil is to relieve constipation Castor oil is known as a cathartic, so it can effectively treat constipation and hemorrhoids It promotes defecation and prevents gastroenteritis due to its anti-inflammatory properties Castor oil has numerous benefits in traditional medicine In addition to relieving constipation, it is also used to treat skin burns, sunburn, cuts and abrasions, skin diseases and other diseases It contains ricinic acid which can inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi and viruses It relieves pain and inflammation associated with infection Ricinic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid of castor oil help relieve rheumatism, arthritis and gout In addition, castor oil also has a role in the treatment of warts, daily application in the affected areas, and then gently massage can help to eliminate this skin disease Castor oil is also used for hair care, especially for oily hair This vegetable oil can prevent dandruff, fungal and microbial infections Because it is easily absorbed by the skin, it can relieve dry skin and help to reduce freckles and pigmentation It can also be used to treat skin ulcers, fungal infections of nails and toes Castor oil also has extra benefits for women, which can effectively treat menstrual disorders and dysmenorrhea In addition, although not recommended, castor oil is occasionally used by pregnant women to induce labor Other uses of castor oil are not only used in traditional medicine, but also in modern medicine Therefore, it is also widely used in the treatment of skin diseases and other diseases The U.S Food and drug administration has approved the use of castor oil as a laxative Castor oil and its derivatives are important components of many drugs, such as myconazole, paclitaxel, tacrolimus, sakonazole, sandinimine, nefenavir mesylate, etc Myconazole is used as an antifungal agent, while tacrolimus and amantadine are used to inhibit the immune system Paclitaxel is used for chemotherapy, and nefinavir mesylate is used as an HIV protease inhibitor In addition to these medical uses, castor oil is also used in the production of soap, paint, fuel, lubricants, hydraulic systems and brake fluids, wax and polishing agents, nylon, perfume and cold resistant plastics and other industrial products In addition, its application in cosmetic industry is more and more extensive, it can be used to produce shampoo, lipstick and so on Although castor oil is a vegetable oil with so many benefits, it is best to consult a doctor before using it for treatment purposes To avoid side effects.