Skip to content

pain & inflammation

Healthy Habits: Castor Oil

Castor oil has been used in home remedies for centuries. The oil is extracted from the castor seed, botanically named ricinus communis, which is said to have antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory properties.   Castor oil has many topical and internal uses, but I will be focusing on topical remedies here. It can be…

Read More