Health Benefits of Eranda (Castor)
Eranda is mentioned in Ayurveda for bio-purification in the treatment of constipation, rheumatism, arthritis, and abdominal disease-like problems.
Along with numerous other components, the Eranda plant contains fixed oil, ricinin, ricin, saponins, alkaloids, steroids, flavonoids, and glycosides.
It has anticonceptive, antimicrobial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, antifertility, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal, wound-healing, and many other properties.
Constipation: Castor oil relieves constipation and helps move stubborn stools out of the body.
Bio-purification: Its oil aids in bio-purification as well because of its ability to enter the body's tiny channels.
Arthritic pain: Joint pain and inflammation can be effectively treated with oil and root.
Rheumatism: Aside from treating rheumatism, castor oil and root are also effective in treating stiff joints.
Wound healing: It effectively hydrates the skin and promotes the healing of cuts and wounds.
Skin and hair care: It helps moisturize the skin effectively in cold and dry weather, promotes hair development, and reduces dandruff.
Lice and ticks: In addition to acting as a repellant due to its insecticidal effect, it also eliminates lice and ticks from hair.
Contraception: Castor in such quantities acts as a natural contraceptive because it contains phytochemicals that have this property.
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