Is castor bean effective when applied topically?

Castor beans are a very common plant seed and are widely used in life. Their roots, stems, leaves, etc. have very strong industrial uses. The medicinal effect of castor beans, that is, the seeds, is very strong and is suitable for making various prescription medicines. Among them, its external application effect is very prominent, and many people like to use castor seeds for external application. Now let’s see whether castor seeds are effective when applied externally.

1. The efficacy and function of castor seeds are first reflected in its ability to reduce swelling and remove toxins. The T11 lymphocytes contained in it can accelerate the recovery of various infections. It can not only reduce swelling, but also relieve pain to a certain extent. Therefore, it has a good relieving and therapeutic effect on common skin scabies, carbuncles, and abscesses. During treatment, crush the mixture and apply it externally, or use castor seed oil directly for hot compress.

2. The effect and function of castor beans in dredging meridians and opening up the orifices is also quite obvious. Using castor oil for external hot compresses can promote blood circulation, reduce swelling and relieve pain. Therefore, when you encounter bruises and injuries, you can use castor oil to relieve them. At the same time, consuming a small amount of castor seed oil also has a certain magical effect on arthritis.

3. Castor seeds are sweet and slightly toxic. It has certain laxative and relieving effects, so the efficacy and function of castor seeds are also reflected in the treatment of constipation. The oil in castor beans is broken down in the human duodenum to produce substances that promote intestinal peristalsis and promote normal bowel movements. At the same time, compared with general laxatives, castor seeds are safer, so castor seeds are very safe and effective in treating constipation.

Note :

Symptoms of castor bean poisoning include : headache, gastroenteritis, fever, leukocytosis, left shift of blood picture, anuria, jaundice, cold sweat, frequent convulsions, cardiovascular collapse: the onset of poisoning symptoms often has a long incubation period. Ricin causes acute poisoning in rats, mainly causing damage to the liver and kidneys and disorders in carbohydrate metabolism. The lectin in castor can agglutinate blood cells.