Ricinus

Castor Oil Plant

Ricinus communis

The digestive system is the primary focus of this remedy. Typical symptoms treated include nausea, profuse vomiting, and diarrhea. Ricinus is useful for children who are seriously prostrated by diarrhea. Typically, there is severe dehydration and great thirst, but no desire to eat.

The seeds of castor oil plant are highly toxic, but the oil made from them has been used medicinally for centuries in many cultures, notably for constipation.

The ripe seeds are steeped in alcohol, filtered, diluted, and succussed.

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