Castor oil is a viscous oil that is traditionally used in cosmetics to care for Afro and mixed race hair and to detoxify the digestive system in depth. Discover the beauty and health virtues of this oil with multiple properties whether for internal or external use.
L'huile de ricin, ses bienfaits
Castor oil is known for its benefits on blood and lymphatic circulation, the immune system as well as on the eliminatory functions of the digestive sphere.
It is rich in :
Ricinoleic acid which gives it laxative, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
in vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant limiting the harmful effects of free radicals: premature aging, oxidative stress...
The particularity of this oil is its viscosity which facilitates its cutaneous application on damaged skin, suffering from cracks or chapping. It also strengthens eyelashes, eyebrows and nails.
L'huile de ricin pour prendre soin des cheveux africains et métissés
The hair of African type or combed, whether it is frizzy, curly or curly, deserves special attention to reveal all its beauty. In our countries, this type of hair can quickly become dry, dull and brittle. This type of hair requires proper care to achieve a perfect texture and curl. The fatty substances allow to soften and deeply nourish the fiber of the frizzy hair as well as to regulate the production of sebum on the scalp .
The castor oil (or castor oil) is extremely viscous but oh so nourishing. It also has the property of promoting growth and preventing the hair loss. To do this, be sure to massage the scalp and proceed to distribute the product strand by strand. To facilitate its application, it is advisable to dilute it with other oils such as:
Shea butter
These two fats are solid at room temperature. You can heat them between your hands before applying them directly (in the morning or after shampooing, for example) or melt them in a double boiler to mix them with other ingredients including aloe vera gel.aloe vera.
La purge à l'huile de ricin pour détoxifier l'organisme
Castor oil is also an ally in natural health. The purge is an age-old natural practice that provides a deep cleansing of the body. It is found in many traditional medicines such as Ayurveda and Naturopathy. Castor oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant of the same name. Be careful, never consume the seeds directly at the risk of poisoning yourself. Do not forget that it is the toxic principle of the plant that gives it its medicinal properties!
Les bienfaits de la purge à l'huile de ricin
The castor oil purge helps to evacuate non-calcified stones, sludge, stool, mucoid plaque which is none other than dry fecal matter that sits in the colon.
Thus, not only does castor oil allow you to perform a deep cleansing of your digestive system, but, according to curists, it also improves general vitality :
feeling of lightness
enlightened mind
better sleep
better digestion
Improved cognitive faculties (concentration, memory, learning, reasoning, attention...)
improvement of the sight
disappearance of headaches (migraine)
fresh complexion
relief of osteoarticular pains
Purge à l'huile de ricin : mise en garde
The'laxative effectof castor oil can make the purge really violent and painful depending on your initial condition. This is why it is recommended to be followed by a competent naturopath if this is your first time.
In addition, it is necessary to have a good vital force. In practice, it is essential to prepare it in advance. A few weeks before, already start reviewing your lifestyle hygiene : living, organic, raw or lightly cooked food, low in red meat, optimal hydration, sport, quality sleep, stop smoking, alcohol, white sugars, industrial products ...
Pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, people in convalescence, weakened or under treatment should not make this purge.