Castor Bark (Ricinus communis) –
Common Name: Castor Bark
Botanical Name: Ricinus communis
Parts Used: Root bark or stem bark
Systems of Use: Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha (used traditionally with caution)
✅ Traditional Uses of Castor Bark:
| Use | Details |
|---|---|
| 💩 Strong Purgative | Used in tiny doses for constipation, often in compound formulations |
| ♨️ Anti-inflammatory | Applied externally for swelling, rheumatism, or joint pain |
| 🩸 Emmenagogue | Traditionally used to stimulate delayed menstruation |
| 🌿 Abortifacient | Known traditional use — potentially toxic and not safe for modern use |
| 🐛 Vermifuge | Used to expel intestinal worms (in traditional Unani texts) |
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