Castor oil is extracted from the seeds of castor plant also known as Ricinus communis. This oil is also known as ‘Arandi ka tel’ and is used in cosmetics, soaps, textiles, in even in medicines. It has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and moisturizing properties. It can be used orally as well as topically.
Here are the benefits of this oil,
Castor oil is best for skin. It speeds up the healing process and leaves the skin soft and delicate. Furthermore, it reduces pigmentation and blotches. It has anti-inflammatory properties which help prevent acne and treat burns.
It helps diminishing puffiness and tiredness from eyes. Just apply the oil around your aye at night and you will look more awake rather than revealing your secret that you got less than 6 hours of sleep.
Massaging this on your scalp can nourish it and also treat your hair. By applying it to you eyelashes, they can grow twice their size within a week and also become less prone to breakage.
This magical oil is the best remedy for split ends. Apply it directly on your tips and leave it overnight. This will strengthen your hair and thus prevent split ends.
It can treat your joint pain, knee pain and also other pain caused by inflammation.
This oils is hell useful in treatment of insomnia. Before going to bed, just rub some on your eye lids. Take care that it does not get in your eye. Doing this will give you a peaceful night’s sleep.
Castor oil can also cure cracked and brittle nails. It helps strengthen cuticle. Apply oil on nails before bed.