Aamanakku Vithai / Castor Seeds / ஆமணக்கு விதை

Botanical Name       : Ricinus communis

English Name          : Castor Seeds

Tamil Name              : ஆமணக்கு விதை – Aamanakku Vidhai

Hindi Name              : रेंड़ी – rendee

Malayalam Name     : കാസ്റ്റർ – kāsṟṟar

Telugu Name            : కాస్టర్ – Kāsṭar

Description

Castor oil has been used as medicine for centuries. Castor seeds without the hull are used for birth control, constipation, leprosy, and syphilis. Castor oil is used as a laxative for constipation, to start labor in pregnancy, and to start the flow of breast milk

Health benefits of Aamanakku vithai:

Powerful Laxative

Castor oil stimulant laxative, meaning that it increases the movement of the muscles that push material through the intestines, helping clear the bowels

Natural Moisturizer

Humectants retain moisture by preventing water loss through the outer layer of the skin (5Trusted Source).

Castor oil is often used in cosmetics to promote hydration and often added to products like lotions, makeup and cleansers.

Promotes Wound Healing

It stimulates tissue growth so that a barrier can be formed  wound and the environment, decreasing the risk of infection

Anti-Inflammatory Effects

The pain-reducing and anti-inflammatory qualities of castor oil may be particularly helpful to those with an inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis.

Keeps Your Hair and Scalp Healthy

Applying fats like castor oil to the hair on a regular basis helps lubricate the hair shaft, increasing flexibility and decreasing the chance of breakage