2023-04-28 11:56:14
02:45 PM
Friday, April 28, 2023
I wrote-Yasmine El Sawy:
Constipation is one of the main symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, which causes unpleasant abdominal pain and spending a long time on the toilet trying to completely empty the stool.
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Castor oil is an old home recipe to get rid of constipation associated with colon problems, according to Health line.
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Castor oil is extracted from castor beans, and this oil has been used as a laxative for thousands of years, until recently scientists discovered how it works.
Researchers have discovered that ricinoleic acid, the main fatty acid in castor oil, binds to receptors on smooth muscle cells in the intestinal walls.
Once ricinoleic acid binds to these receptors, it causes those muscles to contract and push out stool just like other laxatives do.
Accordingly, castor oil is effective in relieving constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome quickly.
Also read: Castor oil to treat constipation – does it replace laxatives?
How to use castor oil
The dose of castor oil used to treat constipation in adults is 15 milliliters, and to mask its taste, castor oil can be placed in the refrigerator for at least an hour to cool it, then mixed with a full glass of fruit juice.
Results appear within 2 to 6 hours following taking it, and since castor oil works very quickly, it is not preferable to take it before bed, as is the case for laxatives.
Castor oil should not be taken long-term, as over time it can reduce muscle tension in the intestines and lead to chronic constipation.
Is castor oil safe?
There are some precautions that must be taken into account when using castor oil in order to avoid any health problems, including:
Since castor oil can cause the uterus to contract, it is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
– It is also not recommended for regular use in children under 12 years of age, except on the advice of a physician.
Adults over 60 years of age, castor oil may worsen bowel problems if used for a long time.
Castor oil can also reduce the amount of potassium in the body.
Castor oil should be avoided if a person is taking certain medications, such as diuretics, which can also reduce the amount of potassium in the body, or antibiotics, including tetracyclines, or bone or heart medications and liquid medications.
Excessive intake of castor oil can cause diarrhea and cramps, and may also reduce the absorption of nutrients in the intestines.
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