ARANDI ( Ricinus communis )
Nepali Name: एरन्ड (Arand)
Scientific Name: Ricinus communis
Hindi Name: एरंडी (Arandi)
Traditional Uses and Process of Use:
1. Skin Inflammation and Pains:
• Apply castor oil topically to soothe skin inflammation.
• Massage affected areas with warm castor oil for relief from pain.
2. Ascites:
• Consume castor oil internally to help alleviate symptoms of ascites.
3. Fever:
• In case of fever, prepare a poultice using castor leaves and apply it to the forehead.
4. Asthma and Bronchitis:
• Inhale steam infused with castor oil to ease respiratory issues.
• Consume a mixture of castor oil and honey to alleviate bronchitis symptoms.
5. Leprosy (External Use):
• External application of castor oil on affected areas may help in managing leprosy.
6. Arthritis and Rheumatism:
• Massage joints with warm castor oil to reduce inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and rheumatism.
7. Intestinal Worms and Night Blindness:
• Ingest castor leaves to combat intestinal worms.
• Crush castor leaves and extract juice for treating night blindness.
8. Glandular Tumors:
• Prepare a decoction with castor flowers and consume to address glandular tumors.
9. Cathartic and Aphrodisiac:
• Castor seeds and oil act as a cathartic, aiding in relieving constipation.
• Additionally, castor seeds and oil are considered aphrodisiac, promoting reproductive health.
10. Lumbago:
• Massage the lower back with warm castor oil for lumbago relief.
11. Constipation:
• Consume a small amount of castor oil to relieve constipation.
