Surprising Uses for Castor Oil

Ricinoleic acid in castor oil works as an anti-inflammatory.

Here’s something that may actually help if you’ve got a belly ache…rubbing castor oil on your stomach! The Ricinoleic acid in castor oil works as an anti-inflammatory which helps relieve pain. When rubbed directly onto the skin, the acid is better able to penetrate deeper, helping to relieve inflammation in the tissues. Plus, if you’ve got a sore muscle, rub some oil and add a heating pad or hot water bottle. The heat helps deliver the oil to the inflamed joints and tissue.