Castor oil – a herbal laxative based on castor bean seeds. It is broken down into components in the small intestine, one of which causes irritation of receptors throughout the intestine, which causes increased peristalsis and accelerates the excretion of feces. Used for persistent constipation and before bowel examinations.
Principle of action on the intestines
Oil is prepared from castor bean seeds. They contain a small amount of plant poison, which, upon entering the digestive system, decomposes and turns into ricinoleic acid. It irritates the receptors responsible for the motor-evacuation function of the intestines.
The walls of the tract begin to actively vibrate, throwing off everything that has accumulated in the folds, so it is possible to remove a large amount of toxins and wastes located inside the digestive system. This method is considered as natural as possible: it does not cause the body to experience stress, therefore, it cannot cause harm.
The benefits of castor oil
Cleansing with castor oil helps restore balance in the intestines, adjusts the digestive organs to function and saturates the body with unique beneficial acids. These beneficial substances bind free radicals and help improve the functioning of the circulatory system, liver, and gall bladder. The advantage of this method is that the intestines are cleansed in one go, so why not replace the usual cleansing with an enema?
Where is this oil obtained from and why else is it so good? It is made from castor bean seeds (the name was coined because of the shape of the seed - it resembles mites) by cold pressing. Castor oil contains a toxic substance (ricin), which is almost completely destroyed, but some of it still remains.
An overdose is dangerous; you can use no more than 7 g per kg of weight.
Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, triglycerides of linoleic, oleic, linolenic, stearic and other acids. All these substances have a positive effect on the body.
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Contraindications
The use of castor oil can harm people diagnosed with:
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Hemorrhoids, colitis of various origins.
- Diverticulitis and tract obstruction.
- Glomerulonephritis and nephrosonephritis.
- All other diseases that have an acute course.
Castor oil has an irritant effect that:
- Exacerbates ongoing inflammation.
- Causes complications of stomach and duodenal ulcers.
- Stimulates the tract, which leads to an increase in the intensity of uterine bleeding (if there is a history of it).
Along with toxins and waste, castor oil also removes potassium from the body, which is vital for the functioning of the heart. For this reason, it cannot be used by anyone who has cardiovascular pathologies.
The presence of poisons in a natural product prohibits consumption by expectant mothers and breastfeeding women, as well as children under twelve years of age.
The choice of the described cleansing product has a number of side effects:
- The appearance of nausea.
- Stomach ache.
- A rush of blood to the organs located in the pelvis. To minimize them, you need to drink oil correctly.
Indications
Traditional medicine has long been using castor oil to cleanse the digestive tract of waste, toxins, and debris. The medicine is not used to treat peptic ulcers and other diseases of internal organs. However, due to the irritating effect of ricinoleic acid, motility is enhanced, and the process of emptying is easier and faster.
Indications for use of oil:
- The stomach cannot cope with food, and discomfort occurs due to the stagnation of the food bolus in the organ. As a result, appetite disappears.
- An unpleasant odor emanates from the mouth due to improper functioning of the digestive organs.
- Due to the accumulation of remnants of undigested foods, the formation of gases increases, and the stomach becomes bloated.
- Long-term use of medications, non-compliance with recommendations. As a result, the body is poisoned, and the first symptoms of intoxication appear.
- Pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract causing constipation.
A positive result is observed after a short period of taking the medicine. Fecal matter and stones pass freely. However, you need to prepare for the fact that the process may be accompanied by:
- Pain in the head;
- Nausea and vomiting;
- The occurrence of spasmodic phenomena.
Castor oil is used for a short period of time, and the urge to go to the toilet will be frequent.
After the castor oil cleansing procedure, there is a significant improvement in the functioning of the internal organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Metabolism accelerates, the patient’s appearance becomes better, and complaints about well-being disappear.
Preparation for the procedure
A week before the expected session, they switch to a light diet, excluding fatty foods from the diet. As a basis, you need to take food prepared from products of plant origin, cereals, and dairy products. Fresh vegetables and fruits are allowed. You can eat your last meal the evening before the procedure.
It is useful to introduce the use of olive and almond oil into your daily diet. It is recommended to drink them neat or use them as a salad dressing. They will help prepare the intestines for the cleansing procedure and soften existing toxins. After its completion, for two days you need to eat food that contains a large amount of fiber. It will consolidate the effect.
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What doctors say about castor oil for the intestines
Many works by Russian scientists, doctors, and healers have been written about cleaning methods. Recipes are based on the use of castor oil, baking soda, or other intestinal decongestion techniques, such as yoga therapy, as described in the works of Marva Ohanian.
However, squeezing castor beans really helps to cope with stagnant processes in the organ gently and painlessly compared to other methods. At the same time, feces are loosened and removed with ease.
Cleansing according to Ogulov
The famous Russian professor Ogulov connects the painful condition of a person and his slagged intestines. This relationship is complemented by parasites, which deprive almost everyone of their health.
The doctor recommends calculating the proportions of the product in the ratio of 1 g of oil per 1 kg of weight. In this case, medicine with cognac is used, as described above. Therapy is carried out at night and does not exceed 10 days.
Before you start using the drug, read the contraindications!
Recipe for the mixture according to Budilov
A modern researcher of castor oil, Sergei Alfeevich Budilov, successfully used the cleansing recipe on more than one of his patients. The system created by the doctor is called “Alpheus”. This therapy can cleanse the rectum and small intestine. It is based on taking the drug as a laxative in combination with lemon juice.
If desired, this component can be replaced with another citrus extract, for example, grapefruit or orange. Step-by-step instructions are described above. To subsequently exit the cleansing process, the healer recommends eating only light plant foods and drinking herbal infusions.
The method is based on a laxative and antiparasitic effect. Periodic doses of medication have a powerful healing effect. However, its use must be agreed with a doctor.
Cleaning method according to Neumyvakin
Doctor of Soviet medicine Ivan Pavlovich Neumyvakin proposed a method of cleansing the intestines using baking soda and peroxide. According to his method, alkaline drinks should be consumed on an empty stomach, starting with small doses. To prepare the elixir you will need:
- soda - 1/3 tsp;
- water - 200 ml.
Pour the lye into warm boiled water and drink 30 minutes before meals. This procedure should be performed 2-3 times a day for a week. The proportion of alkali can be gradually increased to 1 teaspoon. By the end of the course, the intestines will get rid of accumulations of hardened feces due to the laxative effect of the powder. In addition, the product produces antiparasitic therapy no worse than castor oil.
It is necessary to use salt treatment according to the Neumyvakin method in conjunction with enemas prepared with the same solution. However, exceeding the concentration and frequency of use is strictly contraindicated!
How to drink castor oil to cleanse the intestines
There are simple instructions for using the pure product. The procedure can be started in the morning or evening. You need to drink 30 grams.
- If you do this immediately after waking up, on an empty stomach, then you are allowed to eat no earlier than two hours later. It is important that the menu be light during the day; it is better to just have a snack, choosing diet bread or oatmeal. Since castor oil, along with the contents of the intestine, will draw out all the water present there, it is necessary to compensate for its deficiency by increasing the drinking regime.
- If the oil is taken in the evening, you can no longer eat after that.
The procedure is repeated for three days in a row. You should not exceed the dosage on your own in order to improve the expected results; this will lead to food poisoning. Such courses are repeated no more than three times a month.
Castor oil has a laxative effect, but there are products that enhance it and help more effectively remove toxins from the body.
With lemon
Citrus juice is mixed with oil. For the volume obtained from one fruit, you need to take a certain amount of castor oil, which is calculated by the formula: a drop per kilogram of weight. First, the oil is slightly heated using a water bath, then both ingredients are thoroughly mixed, resulting in a mass that needs to be drunk in small sips at once.
Recommendations
For high-quality cleansing of the body, you should follow some recommendations.
Use with juice
Unpleasant taste sensations are smoothed out thanks to lemon or any other juice (citrus juices help the most). You can first drink castor oil, and then wash it down with juice, and also immediately pour castor oil into the juice.
The proportions are different; to your taste, you can either mix 1 to 1 or drink the juice in unlimited quantities. But if you tolerate the taste of castor oil and do not feel the urge to vomit, then reduce the amount of juice and drink in a 1 to 1 ratio.
Fighting severe nausea
Some people cannot cope with nausea even with the help of juice. To avoid this condition you should:
- Drink castor oil only on an empty stomach;
- Take castor oil capsules;
- After taking it, do not eat anything for a long time;
- Chew a lemon after taking the product;
- Chew a few raisins, pieces of marmalade;
- Get some fresh air.
Important! Doctors do not recommend cleaning and taking other medications at the same time. Castor oil interferes with the absorption of vitamins and other drugs.
In what cases is the intestine cleansed?
Colon cleansing is only appropriate if indicated; if you want to cleanse yourself, then you should take into account all the advantages and disadvantages of this method. You cannot cleanse the intestines with the help of castor oil for the purpose of losing weight, since the main kilograms will be lost due to the loss of water, which will then be restored.
Castor oil will work only if all the rules of the instructions are followed exactly, otherwise you should not be surprised that there is no effect from taking a couple of drops of castor oil at your own discretion.
A castor oil cleanse is appropriate if you have:
- constipation that is not chronic;
- helminthic infestations (in some cases, a positive effect was noted when taking castor oil with cognac);
- intoxication of the body caused by taking medications;
- dysbacteriosis, as well as the presence of putrefactive processes in the intestines.
Preparation and nutrition
Experts do not recommend taking the product without prior preparation. It is necessary to configure the body to cleanse the intestines with castor oil so that the process is easy and as effective as possible. 7-10 days before the start of cleansing, you should completely change your usual diet:
- Fried, fatty, pickled dishes, and various sauces are excluded from the daily menu. Spices are replaced with fresh herbs, garlic, onions, and mayonnaise is not added.
- Every day you need to eat light porridge with water, giving preference to oatmeal, rice, and pearl barley.
- Before going to bed, it is recommended to drink a glass of kefir, yogurt, or fermented baked milk. Milk, which causes fermentation in some patients, should be excluded for a while.
- The daily amount of salt is reduced to eliminate fluid retention and swelling.
Many experts strongly recommend spending a week on a vegetarian diet before cleansing the body with castor oil. It has been proven that animal proteins cause rot in the intestines, causing bloating, discomfort and heartburn. Sometimes you can eat a piece of steamed fish.
The day before the procedure, a person should take a fasting day and give a chamomile enema at home. This will reduce the amount of discharge and further improve peristalsis. Apples, watermelon, baked or steamed vegetables, and kefir are suitable products for unloading. Coffee and tea are replaced with clean water without gas or flavoring additives. You need to drink at least 1.5–2 liters of water per day. The same preparation is carried out before cleansing the intestines with flaxseed oil.
How the cleaning method works
When castor oil enters the intestines, it is broken down into its constituent components by the enzyme lipase. The released ricinic acid irritates the mucous membrane and causes active peristalsis. And the diuretic effect of the drug retains fluid in the intestinal lumen, which moistens accumulated feces and expands the walls of the organ for successful evacuation.
This period, according to various estimates, takes about 20 - 40 minutes, and defecation itself can be induced within 6 hours, so on the day of cleaning you should not go far from the house, and specifically from the toilet. Painful cramping sensations in the abdomen are likely, however, you can help the intestines empty by giving a small clockwise massage. The end of the effect of the drug occurs at the moment of complete emptying of the organ.
The laxative effect is not the only advantage of castor oil. Experts have noted the anthelmintic effect of the drug, which helps eliminate parasites.
Recommendations for taking castor oil
For many patients, a one-time dose of the drug is not a big problem, since it can be successfully combined with other components. But those who use this drug periodically may recommend some tricks to make it easier to take without vomiting:
- refrigerate castor oil before use;
- according to patient reviews, to reduce nausea, you need to drink the drug while exhaling completely;
- when using oil, it is useful to inhale the aroma of coffee or pepper, which will cover the smell of castor oil;
- Before drinking the cocktail, snack on a slice of lemon and then on grapefruit.
To reduce the severity of taste buds, you can use a local anesthetic, for example, Tantum Verde, which blocks the unpleasant sensations from castor oil for a short time.
Features of cleansing with pure castor oil
Before using castor seed oil, you need to know not only how to drink it, but also what the cleaning features are. Firstly, 5-6 hours before the procedure you should not eat food other than plain water. Secondly, colon cleansing with castor oil and lemon is carried out in the evening. Thirdly, you should not have dinner before the procedure. The amount of oil is calculated based on the person's weight. For 1 kg of weight take 1 g of laxative. Before using, warm it in a water bath to room temperature.
Attention! Try not to let the laxative get on your tongue, otherwise you will not be able to avoid gagging. After you finish taking castor oil, immediately drink it with lemon juice.
If the urge to vomit does not stop, try eating a couple of raisins. Effect occurs within 2–3 hours
After you finish taking castor oil, immediately drink it with lemon juice. If the urge to vomit does not stop, try eating a couple of raisins. The effect occurs within 2–3 hours.
Recipe for healing the body with castor oil and lemon
Cleansing with lemon and castor oil begins the day after the preparatory procedure. The optimal time for healing the body is between 17-19 hours. Lemon juice should be freshly squeezed, and in no case purchased. Store-bought juice contains many different additives that are not entirely beneficial for the body, especially during cleansing. How to take castor oil with lemon?
The required amount of laxative, calculated based on your weight, is heated in a water bath. Castor oil and lemon are mixed in one glass. Even in combination with lemon, it will be unpleasant to drink the product. Let's not sugarcoat it, the smell and taste are simply disgusting. We recommend drinking in large sips, closing your eyes and nose. You can drink it through a straw, and eat away the unpleasant aftertaste with a handful of raisins or any other dried fruit.
Important! Cleaning will begin in 1.5–2 hours. During the first cleanse, you may experience severe headache, weakness and nausea.
Removing toxins with cognac and castor oil
Cleansing with castor oil and cognac is carried out to get rid of parasites. Alcohol causes paralysis in worms, so they cannot attach themselves to the intestinal walls, and castor oil removes them safely. To do this, you will need to buy a good alcoholic drink with at least 4 stars on the label.
The procedure is carried out in the morning. How to drink correctly? On an empty stomach, drink 50 ml of castor oil and cognac. After 2-3 minutes, wash down both products with sweet tea. When castor oil takes effect, helminths will begin to come out along with the stool.
Usually the worms begin to come out after 3-4 procedures. Before cleaning, you should take tests to make sure they are present. Sometimes it takes up to seven treatments to get the parasites out of your body.
Kefir and castor oil are good for the intestines
Castor oil with kefir is an excellent remedy if your body does not tolerate oil in its pure form. Prepare the following ingredients:
The fermented milk product is mixed with the other ingredients. Kefir with castor oil is taken at night. Three hours before the procedure you should not eat anything. The effect of castor oil is improved in combination with these ingredients.
The second recipe for a laxative is mixing kefir, cognac and castor seed oil. Each component is taken in the amount of 80 ml. The prepared remedy is drunk before going to bed. This cleansing procedure is carried out 3 times, that is, three days in a row. Kefir not only softens the specific smell of castor oil, but also makes cleansing even softer.
The third way to heal the body: take the right amount of castor oil and kefir. The volume of fermented milk product should be three times that of butter.
- First, drink a laxative, then wash it down with kefir.
- Afterward, you need to eat raisins to avoid gag reflex or nausea.
- This method is used 2 times a week.
Reviews
Lyuba, 25 years old: I attended training on a healthy lifestyle, where they recommended cleansing with castor oil. I decided to do this, drank one bottle at night and washed it down with lemon juice. A few hours later, a violent cleansing began, which is why I did not sleep all night. In the morning I felt a little weak, but then everything went away and a feeling of lightness and comfort appeared.
Alexander, 40 years old: Recently I felt bad, and the doctor advised me to do a colon cleanse. I liked the option with castor oil and cognac. The procedure was successful, and after some time my health actually improved.
Anna, 27 years old: A friend recommended this method for cleansing the intestines and tidying up the skin. I drank castor oil with lemon, which was not a pleasant remedy. The feeling after taking it is very uncomfortable. But after cleansing, I noticed that my facial skin cleared up. I won’t repeat it a second time, I’ll use other methods, I really didn’t like the taste of this oil.
Vladimir, gastroenterologist: Any bowel cleansing procedure requires a preliminary examination in the clinic. The use of castor oil has its contraindications, so consultation with a specialist is required.
Recipes for weight loss with castor oil
The use of natural oily liquid in pure form or in combination with other components will help enhance the effect of external use. Remember: the product gives a mild laxative effect, carry out the procedures during vacation or on weekends.
Proven means:
- recipe number 1. Castor oil in capsules. Take 10 capsules (each 1 g) half an hour before meals in the morning. Course – a week, no more;
- recipe No. 2. Flaxseed + castor oil. Take the components in equal proportions. On an empty stomach, drink a teaspoon of oily liquid, followed by a tablespoon of purified water. Fat metabolism improves, toxins are eliminated;
- recipe number 3. Kefir, bran, castor oil. Combine a teaspoon of each component and mix. Drink a weight loss product 30 minutes before breakfast. Course – 3 weeks;
- recipe No. 4. Castor oil + juice. Suitable for people who do not have stomach problems. Lemon juice (apple, carrot, orange) – 2 ml, oily liquid – 1 ml per kilogram of weight. Mix the ingredients, heat slightly in a water bath, drink half an hour before your first meal. Course – 5 days;
- recipe No. 5. Castor oil + chicory. The composition reduces hunger, improves metabolism, and removes toxins. A mixture of equal parts chicory powder and castor oil reduces blood sugar levels and improves heart function. Use as in recipe No. 1.
Important! Do not take weight loss formulations on a regular basis. You will get lazy bowel syndrome
Medicines with a laxative effect must be taken for a certain period without violating the dosage.
Who is castor oil cleansing recommended for?
It should be remembered that the product is not a therapeutic drug that can eliminate inflammation or diseases of the digestive tract. This is a natural way to improve gastrointestinal motility, recognized by experts as an alternative to medications in the initial stages of chronic constipation.
Colon cleansing with castor oil is indicated for the following pathologies:
- poisoning from food, medications, contaminated water;
- constipation due to poor diet and insufficient fiber intake;
- period of intestinal recovery after using antibiotics;
- bloating in athletes during protein “drying”;
- loss of appetite after a cold or flu;
- a specific odor from the mouth that is not associated with diseases of the teeth or stomach.
Cleansing with oil is indicated for certain skin diseases, rashes due to hormonal imbalance. After using the product internally, metabolism improves, nausea and unpleasant bitterness in the mouth disappear.
How to clean
Contraindications
This method of colon cleansing is quite aggressive, so it is not suitable for everyone. There are also contraindications. You cannot clean with castor oil:
- children under 12 years old;
- pregnant women;
- nursing women;
- those who have cardiovascular diseases;
- with gastrointestinal diseases, etc.
If you have a chronic disease, you should first consult with your doctor.
Castor oil is made from castor bean seeds
Preparation
Before you start cleansing with castor oil and lemon, you need to eat dietary food for 2-3 days. You can eat yoghurt, cottage cheese, porridge. Vegetable soups are allowed, which are eaten with bread with bran, and drinking kefir. It is better to switch to such a diet in the middle of the week so that you can cleanse it on the weekend. On the day of cleansing, the last meal is at 12-14 hours, then you cannot eat. And choose this dish as a dietary one. Between your last meal and the moment you drink castor oil, 3-5 hours should pass. After this, you should also not eat for at least 12 hours.
Buy more castor oil and lemons. The dose of the medicine is calculated as follows: per 1 kg of human weight 1 ml of castor oil. If your weight is 70 kg, you will need 70 ml of castor oil. It is often sold in 30 ml bottles, meaning you will have to spend money on 3 bottles.
Stock up on lemons, the more the better. From them you need to get enough lemon juice so that its volume is 2 times the volume of castor oil. On average, one lemon produces 30-40 ml of juice, i.e., if you weigh 70 kg, you will need 140 ml of lemon juice, which is squeezed out of 3.5 lemons.
How to cleanse
Before cleansing the intestines with castor oil and lemon, the preparation described above is necessary. On the same day, preferably around 17:00 (the time between 15:00 and 20:00 is suitable, although the optimal time is between 17:00 and 19:00) begin cleansing.
- Making lemon juice. You need to take only fresh, so you can’t prepare it in advance. It is also not recommended to dilute it with water or add granulated sugar to it.
- Heat the prepared castor oil in a water bath.
- Pour it all into a jar, add lemon juice. Mix thoroughly.
- Have a cocktail. This is the most difficult thing, because it has an unpleasant taste and smell. You can drink it through a straw or immediately, closing your eyes and nose. Someone tries to overpower the taste with a handful of raisins or lemon, orange, or berries. Nausea after consuming castor oil is normal. You can rinse your mouth with plain water or take a cold shower.
- After 1.5 - 2 hours, cleansing will begin. But everything depends on the human body. For some, the urge begins after 40 minutes, for others only the next morning. If you cleanse with castor oil and lemon for the first time, you may experience severe stomach pain, weakness and headache. Afterwards the body will react more calmly. Cleansing the intestines using this method will later become a habitual and necessary activity.
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