11/03/2026
Hands up who uses Castor Oil?
I do! In quite a lot of my products, especially the salves, as it's able to pe*****te deeper than any other oil, and when you team that with herbs, the castor oil takes them down nice and deep!
Castor oil has one of the most unique compositions in the plant kingdom.
Around 90% of its fatty acid content is ricinoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that occurs in this concentration in virtually no other plant oil.
Ricinoleic acid has a specific affinity for prostaglandin EP3 receptors, which are found in the intestines, joints, liver tissue, and hair follicles.
This unique interaction helps explain why a single oil can be used for several very different therapeutic purposes.
Use 1: Constipation - One of the World’s Oldest Laxatives
Castor oil is classified by the FDA as the only plant-based stimulant laxative “generally recognized as safe and effective” (GRAS).
It works by activating EP3 receptors in the small intestine, triggering coordinated peristaltic contractions that help move stool through the digestive tract.
Unlike some laxatives, it acts locally in the gut rather than on the central nervous system, which is why it is not considered addictive.
Suggested dosage:
15 ml (1 tablespoon) on an empty stomach, often taken with orange juice.
Time to effect:
Approximately 2–6 hours
Note:
Not recommended for more than three consecutive days of use.
Use 2: Liver Packs - Supporting Bile Flow
When applied externally to the upper right abdomen, ricinoleic acid can pe*****te the skin and underlying tissues.
Preliminary research suggests castor oil packs may support bile flow and influence the activity of hepatic stellate cells, which are involved in liver fibrosis.
Protocol:
Apply castor oil to a piece of flannel, place over the liver area, and cover with a hot water bottle for 45–60 minutes, about three times per week.
Use 3: Joint Support
In a clinical study comparing topical castor oil with oral diclofenac for knee arthritis over four weeks, castor oil showed similar improvements in pain and inflammation, without the gastrointestinal side effects associated with NSAIDs.
Protocol:
Massage 5–10 ml directly onto the affected joint.
Cover with a warm cloth for about 20 minutes, 3–4 times per week.
Use 4: Hair and Scalp Health
Ricinoleic acid may activate prostaglandin receptors in the scalp, encouraging perifollicular vasodilation - increased blood flow around hair follicles.
Improved circulation can help deliver more nutrients to the follicles, supporting hair strength and growth.
Protocol:
Mix 50% castor oil with 50% coconut oil.
Massage into the scalp and leave for 2 hours or overnight, then wash out.
Use twice weekly.
Use 5: Scar and Skin Support
Ricinoleic acid can pe*****te into the dermis and may stimulate fibroblast activity, which supports the production of type III collagen - a collagen associated with tissue repair and regeneration.
Regular use may help soften hypertrophic scars and keloids over time.
Protocol:
Massage directly into the scar for 3–5 minutes, twice daily, for at least 12 weeks.
I'll share a post soon on how to use it via your bellybutton to help detox your body and so much more.
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