Castor Oil Lymph: Treating Lymphatic Disorders with Castor Oil
Treating diseases of the lymphatic system benefits persons with many types of medical complaints.
Castor Oil Lymph: What is the Lymphatic System?
The lymphatic system is the route of passage for lymph fluid and white blood cells in the body. It works with the blood circulatory system.
Diseases of the lymphatic system can result in problems such as upper respiratory tract infections, Crohn’s disease and appendicitis.
Regional Lymph Nodes-Image via Wikipedia
Castor Oil Lymph: Signs of Disease
Obvious signs that something is wrong with the lymphatic system include swollen lymph nodes, swollen joints and chronic fluid retention.
Treatment of disorders of the lymphatic system can be done using natural remedies.
One of the natural remedies used for treating disorders of the lymphatic system is castor oil.
Lymphatic System-Image via Wikipedia
Castor Oil Lymph: Using Castor Oil to Treat Lymphatic Disorders
Castor oil is obtained from the seeds of the castor plant, which is native to India. India is the world’s largest producer of castor oil.
To treat problems associated with a poorly functioning lymphatic system, castor oil is applied to the skin, such as the skin of the abdomen or the feet. Some persons take castor oil orally but this is the least recommended method, since castor oil can cause severe diarrhea.
Castor oil packs, and massage, are used to apply castor oil. When castor oil is massaged into the skin, it should be done in the direction of flow of the lymphatic system.
Massage-Image by Grand Velas Resort via Flickr
AIDs patients have been able to increase their T-cell counts by using castor oil. T helper cells are a type of white blood cells. They are attacked by HIV.
Castor oil absorbed through the skin has been shown to increase the number of white blood cells present in the body.
Lymph Nodes and Lymph Vessels-Image via Wikipedia
Castor oil has also been shown to decrease the size of swollen lymph nodes and improve lymphatic drainage.
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Jimmy Shilaho | Jun 5, 2011 | Reply
I have never heard about this before, great new insight.
megamatt09 | Jun 5, 2011 | Reply
This is a unique way to treat this issue.Very educational.
neopisiva | Jun 5, 2011 | Reply
I didn’t know that castor oil can be so beneficial for one’s health.Great share and well researched topic!
Guy Hogan | Jun 5, 2011 | Reply
I knew nothing about this. I learned something new today.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 5, 2011 | Reply
Thanks Jimmy.
webseowriters | Jun 5, 2011 | Reply
something new to me
juliachild | Jun 5, 2011 | Reply
good share
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 5, 2011 | Reply
Hi Webs.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 5, 2011 | Reply
Thanks Julia.
Anuradha Ramkumar | Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
I knew castor oil has excellent benefits, but these are new to me.
LCM Linda | Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
Glad to know more about castor oil. Thanks!
isloooboy | Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
Very well researched article nice to read thanks for sharing
papaleng | Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
Full of new information I have never heard before. Castor oil seems to be a must item in my medicine cabinet.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
It is a must have item Papaleng; wide number of medicinal uses.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
You’re welcome Isloo.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
You’re welcome Linda.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
Hi Anu, castor oil is known for stomach disorders, not so well known for lymphatic disorders.
Ruby Hawk | Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
I had no idea castor oil could be used for lymphatic disorders.
Muhammad Fajar Marthias | Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for nice info
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
You’re welcome.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
Hi Ruby,
Castor oil can be used to help all types of complications that result from an improperly functioning lymphatic system.
Ebbin Jose | Jun 7, 2011 | Reply
Nice post and interesting information. Quite new to me.
Francois Hagnere | Jun 7, 2011 | Reply
Very interesting and informative post. You may know my friend that Edgar Cayce recommended castor oil.
Take care, Sharifa.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 7, 2011 | Reply
Hi Ebbin.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 7, 2011 | Reply
You are right Francois.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 7, 2011 | Reply
Glad you found it informative Mega.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 7, 2011 | Reply
Hi Neo, castor oil is very beneficial for some conditions.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 7, 2011 | Reply
Good to know Guy!
Starpisces | Jun 8, 2011 | Reply
I have heard about lymphatic disorders but did not know can be treated with castor oil, very informative here, well written, Sharifa dearest..
mtrguanlao | Jun 8, 2011 | Reply
Wow,castor oil is indeed very useful! A must at home!
pruelpo | Jun 8, 2011 | Reply
This is also a powerful oil. Some quack doctors use castor oil too in treating their patients. Some use it also for food poisoning. A person will take orally the oil and for a few minutes he will start vomitting.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 8, 2011 | Reply
Lymphatic disorders and many other conditions can be treated with castor oil Star
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 8, 2011 | Reply
It is, Mtr.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 8, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for sharing that Pruelpo.
Phoenix Montoya | Jun 8, 2011 | Reply
I only know castor oil as a purgative. Good info here, thanks.
Raj the Tora | Jun 8, 2011 | Reply
valuable information here Sharifa. Thanks
yes me | Jun 9, 2011 | Reply
Interesting read this one Sharifa cheers
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 9, 2011 | Reply
It is a strong purgative Phoenix.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 9, 2011 | Reply
Hi Raj.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 9, 2011 | Reply
Cheers Matt.
CA Johnson | Jun 9, 2011 | Reply
I had no idea that castor oil could help with lymphatic disorders. I had to drink it when I was a kid. It was so nasty. It is good to know that it is beneficial especially without drinking it.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jun 10, 2011 | Reply
It has a horrible taste.