Castor Oil for Hair Growth - How To Use It!

In this video, we look at castor oil for hair growth, how it can improve hair loss and how to use it!

Original Article:

We look into:

•What is Castor Oil?
•Can Castor Oil Be Used to Treat Hair Loss?
•What Does the Research Have to Say?
•Androgens and Prostaglandins: A Cascade Effect
•Ricinoleic Acid: An Inhibitor of PGD2
•How to Include Castor Oil In Your Hair Care Routine
•Are There Side Effects Associated with Castor Oil Supplementation?

Transcription

A vegetable oil obtained through the pressing of the seeds of the castor oil plant, castor oil is used in a variety of industries and is known for its mold-inhibiting and lubricating abilities.

Now found in tropic regions throughout the world, the castor oil plant is native to the Mediterranean Basin, Eastern Africa, and India.

The flowers of this glossy-leaved plant range in color from yellowish-green to red, and its size can vary tremendously.

Not-so-fun fact: Consumption of castor beans can be fatal (1). This is due to the levels of ricin found within the bean.

Castor oil, however, does not contain ricin, as the process of oil extraction heats up the protein to such an extent as to denature and inactivate it.

What really makes this plant so special, however, is the abundance of ricinoleic acid which is present within its oil.

Ricinoleic acid makes up 89.5% of castor oil’s fatty acid composition and has various properties which lend themselves to effective treatment of hair loss

Can Castor Oil Be Used to Treat Hair Loss?

When it comes to answering this question, I like to look at the cold, hard facts.

While I’ll be delving into the scientific research in the next section, consider these facts about castor oil:

•Castor oil contains high amounts of ricinoleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties (3, 4, 5).
•These properties alone make ricinoleic acid and, therefore, castor oil, a treatment option to be considered by those with alopecia…

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Disclaimer
This video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure any disease

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