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Origin:<Shennong bencaojing>
Story: External Use of Castor seed
Parts used:Dried ripe seeds
TCM category:Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity
TCM nature:Neutral
TCM taste(s):Sweet,pungent
Organ affinity:Lung,Large intestine
Chinese name:蓖麻子
Other names: Bi ma zi,castor seed,castor bean.
Preparation: Collect ripe fruits during autumn and dry them. Then remove shells and collect the seeds.
Functions:
Daily application:
This herb is for external use only.Internal use is strictly prohibited.
1.Treatment of skin diseases: It is used to treat burns, furuncles, abscesses, and eczema. Crush the castor seeds and apply a small amount of warm water to the affected area.
2.Stimulate hair growth: Crush the castor seeds and boil them in hot water. After cooling, apply the liquid to the hair and eyebrows to promote growth.
3.Production of castor oil: Castor oil, in addition to the aforementioned uses, is primarily used for lubrication in precision machinery.
4.Prohibited for use by pregnant and lactating women.
This Herbs is:
Wise things:
1.This herb is for external use only. Internal use is strictly prohibited.
2.Due to any adverse consequences resulting from your own internal use, you are responsible.
3.Be not afraid of going slowly, only of standing still---Chinese proverb.