Ricinus communis: Contains important
phytochemical, biological and pharmacological compounds such as
flavonoids, phenolic compounds, fatty acids, amino acids, terpenoids,
phytosterol etc which has been reported to be useful as antidiabetic,
antifertility, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant,
hepatoprotective (protects the liver), insecticidal and wound-healing
activities. They also showed free radical scavenging and Hg scavenging
activities, and repellent properties. Various parts of R. communis have
been widely used in traditional medicine such as abdominal disorders,
arthritis, backache, muscle aches, bilharziasis, chronic backache and
sciatica, chronic headache, constipation, expulsion of placenta,
gallbladder pain, period pain, menstrual cramps, rheumatism,
sleeplessness, and insomnia.
Benefits:
Treats Arthritis, boosts immune system, heals wounds, inflammatory
problems, inhibits fibroid growth, fertility oil, clears blocked
fallopian tube, pains, mouth infections, induces labour, whitlow remedy,
reliefs mensural cramps, reduces gallbladder stone, fights candidiasis,
support hair growth, reliefs pains, stops hair breakage, eliminate
wrinkles moisturizes skin, clears cold.