Palma Christi
Palma Christi Castor Oil Kits$22.00/ea.
Contains:
* 250ml Palma Christi Castor Oil
* Cotton Flannel
* Elastic Bandage
* Storage Bag
* Instructions
Castor oil is extracted from a plant called Ricinus communis, which is found primarily in India, Africa, Brazil and parts of Europe. The plant can reach a height of 30' or 40' (approximately 12 metres) in its most favorable environments.
Originally from India, the most ancient Sanskrit name of the castor oil plant is Eranda.
The plant was given the name Palma Christi (palm of Christ) in the Middle Ages, probably owing to its magnificent metallic green hand-shaped leaves and its miraculous therapeutic properties reminiscent of the healing abilities of the Christ.
For therapeutic uses, the oil must be cold-pressed and 100% pure. Texture and quality are essential for penetration into body tissues during massages or the application of a castor oil pack.
The countless benefits of Palma Christi, or castor oil, have been recognized for thousands of years. Its earliest uses can be traced back to ancient Egypt where Cleopatra is said to have used in the form of drops to give her eyes a more brilliant countenance.
What are the Benefits of Castor Oil?
Castor Oil has been used both internally and externally for thousands of years due to its many wonderful health benefits. Since it can strengthen the immune system, castor oil is considered a great remedy to treat the following major illnesses and ailments:
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Cerebral Palsy
Hair loss
Pain from Arthritis and Rheumatism
It has also been found to help with many everyday problems such as:
Yeast Infections
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Problems
Menstrual Disorders
Migraines
Acne
Sunburn
Athlete's Foot
Ringworm
Skin Abrasions
Inflammation
Castor Oil is also commonly used to induce labour, so pregnant women should always consult a doctor before using it.
Uses of Castor Oil
Arthritis Natural Remedy
The anti-inflammatory properties of Castor Oil make it an excellent massage oil for relieving arthritic joints, nerve inflammations, and sore muscles.
Make a small pad by folding a small piece of unbleached cotton flannelette into 3 or 4 layers.
Dip the cotton pad into Castor Oil and place it on to the affected joint or muscle.
Cover the pad with a plastic wrap.
Place a hot water bottle or heating pad over the plastic wrapped cotton pad. The plastic wrap will prevent the water bottle or heating pad from getting oily.
Leave the cotton pad on for 45 minutes to an hour, once per day.
This Castor Oil pack can be reused. Simply place it into a plastic ziplock bag and refrigerate it until it is ready to be used again. It can be refrigerated in a ziplock bag.
Constipation Remedy
Studies have shown that Castor Oil is a very strong laxative, which makes it very effective against constipation. Therefore, simply take a teaspoon of castor oil in the morning. You can mix the oil with orange juice, cranberry juice, prune juice, or ginger juice to take away from the bitter taste without affecting the laxative effects. However, do not take it continuously for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist for longer than 3 days, consult your physician immediately.
Skin Problems
Successful studies have approved the use of Castor Oil for skin infections and other skin problems such as sunburn, abrasions, acne, dry skin, boils, warts, stretch marks, liver/age spots, athletes foot and chronic itching and inflamed skin.
Dip a cotton ball into Castor oil and apply it onto the affected skin in the morning and at night.
Alternatively, for larger skin areas, soak an appropriately large piece of unbleached cotton cloth in Castor Oil and wrap the affected area overnight.
If the area is very small, soak a Band-Aid in Castor Oil and cover the infected skin overnight.
For stubborn fungal infections that affect the skin or nails, it is recommended to soak the affected skin in Epsom Salt for 10-15 minutes to soften and disinfect the skin before applying Castor Oil. This can help speed up the healing process.
Stye Treatment
The anti-bacterial components of castor oil have been found to be effective against styes (oil gland infections on the eyelid). Simply apply a very small drop of castor oil directly onto the stye 2 or 3 times per day.
Wrinkle Treatment
Castor oil is a natural emollient that penetrates the skin and helps stimulate the production of collagen and elastin which can soften and hydrate the skin. Therefore, castor oil is a wonderful natural treatment for wrinkles since it restores and rejuvenates skin's natural youthful appearance by making skin smoother, softer and pliant. Dip a small cotton ball into pure Castor oil and apply it on wrinkled skin before going to bed. Use only a small amount of oil when applying it to the skin near the eyes.