Before we talk about the black castor oil, first we need to know about castor oil. Castor oil is natural oil which is extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant. It appears pale yellow and transparent, when it is cold pressed.
What is black castor oil?
Now let’s talk about the black castor oil or Jamaican castor oil. It is also extracted by the traditional method of extraction but in a different way. In the first step, the castor seeds are roasted and then crumbled in a mortar. Later on, sufficient amount water is added. In the second step these crushed beans are slowly boiled on a wood fire. As a result, pure, virgin, pungent, thick, and dark brown colored castor oil is obtained. Black castor oil is widely used to create a range of natural remedies for well being and general health. Castor oil helps in the maintenance of the inner body as well as the external body. Castor oil can be used as the medicine as well as the beauty aid. Following are the 7 best known uses and benefits of the black castor oil.
1. Nourishes the skin
The black castor oil is rich in natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. These amazing properties make it ideal for beauty treatments. Acne and other types of skin irritations can be treated by the application of black castor oil. Daily use of the oil also nourishes the skin and prevents it from drying.
2. Removes scars
The black castor oil has been found beneficial for lessening of scarring. But notably if a scar is very old or deep in the skin, application of castor oil does not show much improvement. It suppresses the new scar tissue from forming as it gets deeply penetrated in the skin to aid in removal of old tissue.
3. Prevents aging signs
The amount of antioxidants is very high in castor oil. This property helps to counteract the effects of pollution and sun which may lead to the wrinkles and lines on the skin which is directly  associated with aging. It also serves as an excellent skin moisturizer.
4. Promotes hair growth
The castor oil is loaded with omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids, it is also rich in vitamin E. These all elements are extremely essential for hair growth and luxurious hair. The substances triggers circulation and blood flow up to the scalp and is favorable for the repairing of damaged and weak hair. It also does miracle on eyelashes and eyebrows.
5. Improves respiratory health
To reduce asthma and other respiratory distress black castor oil works wonders. The strips socked into the black castor oil were applied to the chest and rib area of the patient, its wonderful actions provided relief to the patient immediately.
6. Relieves joint pain
The black castor oil is loaded with the anti-inflammatory properties. These properties provide relief to the suffering person when the oil is applied to sore muscles and joints. It immediately relieves the pain and relaxes the stretched muscles.
Beside these above mentioned benefits there are some other benefits of castor oil, such as:
- Relieves menstrual cramps
The black castor oil works best for lessening of menstrual cramps in the menstruating females. It should be applied on the individuals a couple of days before the menstrual cycle initiate.
- Prevents constipation
The black castor oil also serves as a stimulant laxative. Drinking of the oil increases the movement of the intestines, facilitating easy stool pass out. A person should drink the castor oil only after the suggestion of a physician.