Therapeutic aspects of Eranda Tail (Oil of Ricinus Communis)
Abstract
Castor Oil is one of the main drugs used for Virechana Karma (purgative therapy) under Panchakarma therapy. Castor oil is a vegetable product extracted from Ricinus communis (castor seed). The castor oil is pungent; hot, heavy, and curative of Vata and Kapha. In combination with astringent, sweet, and bitter substances, it also, cures Pitta. It pacifies Vata, the aggravation of which is the root cause of all diseases. It is also administered as an adjuvant for various formulations. Even though it has various medicinal properties, inappropriate usage causes adverse effects such as dizziness, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea; etc. as well as a proper review of Eranda Tail w.s.r. to Samhita is not available. So, this article mainly focuses on the properties, qualities, Indication, Contraindication, Mode of action, administration, dose, and adverse effects of castor oil.
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