*Cure for skin disorders, such as ringworm, athlete’s foot and eczema
*Blemish buster
*Ointment for open wounds: Castor oil stimulates tissue growth so that a barrier can be formed between the wound and the environment, decreasing the risk of infection. It also reduces dryness and cornification, the buildup of dead skin cells that can delay wound healingVenelex, a popular ointment used in clinical settings to treat wounds, contains a mixture of castor oil and Peru balsam, a balm derived from the Myroxylon tree.
*Conditioning treatment for hair and skin
*Cancer : The most common application of castor oil is as a [[Castor Oil Packs]]. Castor packs cleanse and detoxify the liver, kidneys and intestines, thereby aiding digestion and soothing abdominal discomfort. Enhanced with phytonutrients, castor oil penetrates deep into the lymphatic system, purging the intestines of harmful toxins. Because castor oil encourages lymphatic drainage, castor packs may help to shrink tumors and cysts when placed directly over or under the tumor.
* ''Thomas, Alfred (2005). "Fats and Fatty Oils". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH.''
* ''http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/04/28/castor-oil-to-treat-health-conditions.aspx''
* https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23739849
* https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23438045
* https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28678952
* https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0009483/
* https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/castor_oil#section=Therapeutic-Uses
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