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Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

898 - 2 Surprising Benefits of CASTOR OIL (Best Castor Oil Uses)

May 6, 2024
Dive into the surprising health benefits of castor oil, from alleviating joint pain and constipation to promoting skin and eye health. Learn about its FDA approval as a stimulant laxative and antimicrobial properties, and explore its versatile uses like promoting eyelash growth and improving joint health.
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Quick takeaways

  • Castor oil can provide relief for joint pain, especially in osteoarthritis, and has fewer side effects compared to NSAIDs.
  • Castor oil is FDA approved as a stimulant laxative for occasional use to treat constipation and offers benefits for skin and eye health.

Deep dives

Uses of Castor Oil for Joint Pain

Castor oil has been shown to be beneficial for joint pain, particularly in a 2009 randomized control trial where individuals with knee pain, specifically osteoarthritis, experienced pain reduction when taking castor oil capsules. While the NSAID group showed slightly more pain reduction, it also reported higher rates of side effects compared to the castor oil group, which had no side effects. Anecdotal evidence also suggests that rubbing castor oil on a painful joint may provide relief.

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