Ricinus communis(castor oil)

Common Name: Castor Oil Plant, Eranda, Vatari, Rendi, Bofareira, Mexico seed, oil plant, Amudam.

Plant name: Ricinus communis

Chemical constituents: Fatty oils, Proteins, Lectins, RCA-120 (less toxic), Pyridine alkaloids, Triglycerides: chief fatty acids ricinoleic acid (12-hydroxy-oleic acid, share 85-90%), Tocopherols (Vitamin E).

Uses:

This is a good purgative for children.

It is a good medicine for acute constipation, intestinal inflammation.

It is anti viral in nature and good pain reliver.

It cures abdominal disorders, colic, enlarged liver and spleen.

It is a good remedy for fever, headache, nervous diseases.

It promotes menstrual discharge.

Cures rheumatism, sciatica,inflammation ear and migraine.