castor oil is a versatile type of vegetable oil that has been around for hundreds of years
the oil is extracted from castor beans and actually has many different medicinal
pharmaceutical and general uses that most people are unaware of we created this video to let you in
on some of the hidden benefits and uses that can hopefully benefit your life and
overall health in a positive way be sure to watch until the end because
there's one that i think will surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
the first one that i want to mention is that castor oil can be used as a deep facial cleanser
research has shown that castor oil is useful for removing makeup reducing acne and soothing
sensitive skin it is also much friendlier for cleansing your skin compared to some of the common
types of soap that many of us use castor oil is known for having antibacterial properties however
unlike some of the soaps and detergents sold in stores it doesn't strip the top layer of your skin
of its good bacteria which is actually good when it comes to preventing acne another benefit of
castor oil is that it can reduce wrinkles research has shown that castor oil has anti-inflammatory
properties and antioxidants that can combat free radicals and protect your skin from aging
castor oil also contains resinoleic acid which is a monounsaturated fatty acid that serves as
a natural moisturizer which of course is good when it comes to reducing wrinkles over time
not only can it reduce wrinkles it is effective in reducing stretch marks as well stretch marks are
actually a type of scar that occurs after your skin becomes stretched in a short period of time
when this occurs the collagen in your skin breaks and the healing process leaves behind
these marks with that said research has shown that massaging castor oil into stretch marks
causes the scar tissue to flatten and become softer this provides deep moisturization and helps
them go away over time one thing to keep in mind is that this technique works best if the marks
are less than two years old another benefit that we should mention is that castor oil can promote
hair growth castor oil contains fats and other properties that can promote a healthy scalp
and treat dry and damaged hair it works by lubricating and moisturizing the hair shaft
which promotes hair growth and decreases the chances of breakage studies found that it is
also effective in treating dandruff which is an inflammatory scalp condition that causes flaking
simply applying castor oil to your scalp twice a week can result in thicker shinier
and stronger hair over time castor oil is also believed to be an effective remedy for arthritis
arthritis is a painful condition caused by inflammation in your joints
so it only seems natural that the anti-inflammatory properties of castor oil
can help alleviate these unwanted symptoms it can be used as a massage oil applied directly
to your joints and muscles to alleviate pain it is also believed to be effective when taking orally
as well so you can consider adding it to your tea with a pinch of ginger for maximum results
i mentioned this earlier but castor oil can also serve as an effective treatment for acne acne is
a skin condition that occurs when follicles are plugged with oils and dead skin cells
it is often caused by inflammation which explains why castor oil is an effective treatment
thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties not to mention castor oil has antimicrobial
properties which can help fight off the certain types of bacteria on your skin that causes acne
it can be applied daily to treat acne that is already present or if you want to prevent new
acne from occurring you can apply castor oil a few times per week another medicinal benefit of castor
oil is that it can boost the immune system some researchers believe that castor oil can increase
your white blood cell count which increases your body's ability to fight off infections
to be more specific it is believed that castor oil increases lymphocyte production lymphocytes are a
type of white blood cell that produces antibodies whenever an infection is present so by increasing
the amount of lymphocytes it strengthens the immune response which helps eliminate invading
viruses toxins and bacteria moving right along if you're having trouble sleeping you're going
to like this next benefit because castor oil may potentially provide relief for insomnia insomnia
is a sleep disorder in which it becomes difficult to fall asleep if you've been experiencing this
just know that castor oil might can help more research is needed in this area but some people
have had good results when rubbing a small amount of castor oil on their eyelids before bed the
absorption promotes relaxation which can help you fall asleep much faster another common medicinal
use of castor oil is to relieve constipation it contains properties that act as a natural
laxative in our small intestine this explains why researchers often promote castor oil as a natural
way to relieve constipation however while castor oil is often considered to be safe in small doses
consuming too much can lead to unwanted side effects so just to be safe it's always best to
speak with your doctor first before using another surprising use of castor oil is as a treatment for
ringworm ringworm is a circular and often itchy rash caused by a fungal infection there aren't
actually any worms involved in the stretch it gets its name due to its circular appearance the good
news is castor oil has anti-fungal properties that can be effective when it comes to fighting off the
fungi that cause a ring worm infection so just to give a quick recap the top 10 uses of castor oil
that you must remember include it can be used as a deep facial cleanser to reduce wrinkles
to reduce stretch marks promote hair growth as a remedy for arthritis has a treatment for acne to
boost the immune system relieve insomnia relieve constipation and as a treatment for ringworm
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millions of people around the world are looking to take advantage of the health benefits
that come from using castor oil hopefully the information that you learned in this video can
help you do just that with that said keep in mind that we are not doctors in this video should not
be taken as medical advice again this video is for informational purposes only but hopefully
you learned a thing or two and hopefully you're now one step closer to improving your overall
health and thus improving the overall quality of your life if so be sure to let us know down in
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much for watching all the way to the end have a blessed day and as always breathe easy my friend
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