Monday 28 January 2013

Importance of Castor Seeds

Castor seeds are generally known as castor beans. This is a flowering plant and belongs to Euphorbiaceae family. This plant is found in the tropical regions. Castor oil is extracted from these seeds. The seeds contain triglycerides, which is mainly ricinolein and these also contain a toxin ricin. This is a considered as a protoplasmic poison and causes death of cell if they bind to the cells. They disturb the protein metabolism and DNA synthesis. But ricin has antiviral and analgesic properties.
 
castor seeds

For treating carbuncles, migraines and inflammation of skin the paste from these castor seeds is applied. You should apply it twice in a day and continue using it for 15 days. Though these seeds are not consumed by humans, but the oil is used by us. Beauticians generally use the oil to enhance the growth of eyebrows and eyelashes. For treating constipation and indigestion this oil is considered as the best. It is noted for its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. It is used for treating depression and swollen lymph glands. If you massage with the oil extracted from castor seed you can be relieved from joint problems like rheumatism and arthritis. Treating hair with this oil is a very popular method for cleaning dandruff.



There are several companies who deal with natural herbs and herbal products. They have experts who look after the manufacturing of these natural products. The farmers who works under them are experienced enough to cultivate the right variety of plant. Most of these companies send these natural herbs and herbal extracts to pharmaceutical, cosmetic and flavor industries. You can directly contact them or you can visit their websites to know more about these plants and the products extracted from these plants. Try to find quality seeds from these companies which you can use for longer period.

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