Ayurvedic treatments are among the world’s oldest holistic healing systems. Castor oil Ayurvedic treatment has also been used for thousands of years. Like a lot of holistic and natural healing systems, Ayurveda was developed in India many thousands of years ago.
Ayurveda is based on the principle that we have a delicate balance between our spirit, mind, and body’s. The principles and treatments within Ayurvedic treatments are designed to develop better health, as opposed to combating diseases.
There are however some treatments designed to help with specific health issues. Along with different substances, such as castor oil, which is used in a castor oil Ayurvedic treatment.
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Ayurveda Meaning and Beliefs
To understand what you are looking to achieve from Ayurveda you need to understand what the beliefs are being the system. There is a strong connection between the universe, and every person, and their physical, emotional and spiritual presence.
Whenever a person is feeling ill, they are seen as being out of balance with the universe. Through Ayurvedic treatments and practices a balance can be restored. Leading to better health, well-being, and a deeper sense of satisfaction.
Castor Oil Benefits in Ayurveda
Castor oil is a wonderful oil and has many health benefits. It has a long history and use with Ayurveda, and is still used today to accompany treatments and target specific conditions that we will cover here.
The castor bean comes from the ricinus plant, also simply called the castor-oil-plant. The bean is actually poisonous, it’s the seeds that are used to make the oil.
Internal use of castor oil should be done on the advice of a medical professional. It’s well-known to cause an upset stomach, and can also aggravate other underlying health issues.
Castor oil Ayurvedic treatment works on the principle that the oil has a heating effect when used internally. With a cooling effect when used externally. So you can use it to treat a wide range of health issues.
Benefits of Castor Oil
- Detoxes organs
- Stimulates and increases lymphatic fluid movement
- Reduces inflammation
- Relieves pain and inflammation in joints and muscles
- Improves digestion
- Relieves constipation
How to Use Castor Oil to Heal Externally
If you are healing an external problem such as; swollen joints, skin conditions, muscle pain, or an area where an internal problem is. Here are some instructions on how to use the oil to get the most from the healing properties.
- Warm up some castor oil, around a quarter of a cup should be more than enough.
- Soak a cloth or similar material in the oil and ring it so it’s not dripping.
- Place the oil soaked cloth over the area of the body you are treating.
- Lay a warm water bottle or heat pack on top of the cloth to help maintain the temperature.
- Allow the treatment to stay for at least 30 minutes.
- Repeat this as often, and for as long as necessary to treat the problem.
Contraindication of Taking Castor Oil Orally
As mentioned earlier you should always have the clearance from a medical professional to take castor oil orally. It’s contraindicate for pregnant women, and anyone with any form of cancer.
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