Castor Oil: A Potential Remedy For Constipation
Being constipated means not having bowel movements as often as a person should, or the stool is hard to pass. The most common cause of this problem is diet – not having enough fiber and water. Aside from this, some medicines can also cause constipation as a side effect.
Castor oil can be helpful as an occasional treatment for constipation. In a 2011 study, results showed that it can help reduce straining and improve constipation symptoms in older adults with chronic constipation.
Moreover, castor oil contains ricinoleic acid that binds to the receptors on the muscles of our intestinal walls thus contracting the intestinal walls and enabling the stool to pass out easily.
Below are several known ways of using castor oil against constipation:
Castor Oil Alone
Simply rub about 1 tablespoon of castor oil on the belly. Concentrate more around the belly button. Do this at least twice daily for the best results.
Castor Oil And Coconut Milk
This remedy requires us to add a teaspoon of castor oil to a glass of coconut milk. Consume the mixture once every night before the oil starts to settle down.
Castor Oil And Lemon Juice
Mix about 1 tablespoon of castor oil with a cup of lemon juice. Consume this once daily before the oil settles down.
Caution
- Castor oil is not recommended for pregnant women and people with certain health conditions.
- One should avoid castor oil if taking antibiotics (including tetracycline), bone medicines, blood thinners, and heart medicines.
- Children younger than 6 years of age should not take castor oil.
- People should only use strong laxatives, such as castor oil, as a short-term solution for constipation
Thanks Dr Farrah for the natural remedies. All is good and does not have side effect.
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