Botanical Profile

Castor

ricinus communis

Medicinal Actions

Elephantiasis, Analgesic, Antiabsorptive, Antibacterial, Anticholestatic, Antidiabetic, Antidote, Anti-HIV, Antilactagogue, Antileukemic, Antiseptic, Antitumor, Antitussive, Antiviral, Candidicide, Contraceptive, Cyanogenic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Fungicide, Hepatoprotective, Hypotensive, Immunostimulant, Insecticide, Lactagogue, Larvicide, Laxative, Lymphocytogenic, Peristaltic, Piscicide, Pyrogenic, Secretagogue, Spermicide, Tonic, Colic

Conditions Treated