Castor oil is a vegetable oil derived from applying pressure to the seeds of the castor oil plant – it possesses immense health benefits, and it also helps with skin related issues as well as hair, but in this article, we’ll be giving an insight on how to use castor oil to treat knee pain as castor oil and knee pain is one of the most sought after topics regarding the medicinal oil.
WHAT ARE KNEE PAINS?
Knee pains are common joint pains that people experience as a result of an injury such as dislocation or torn muscles. They’re common amongst athletes and individuals who do exercise a lot. Some knee pains may only require a home remedy, or mild therapy to heal while others which are caused by underlying problems will probably need proper medical treatment.
SIGNS OF KNEE PAINS
The following are signs and symptoms of knee pains:
- Swelling and stiffness
- Loss of balance to the knee
- Popping noises coming from the knee
- Dislocated knee cap
- Redness and warmth of the knee upon touch
HOW CASTOR OIL HELPS WITH KNEE PAINS
Castor oil can be used as a homemade recipe to help treat knee pain. It is antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and it’s very rich in anti-inflammatory which is commonly used in treating joint pains. The oil helps to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies that would help fight against inflammation.
What Is Castor Oil
Castor Oil gets its name from its wide use as a substitute for castoreum, a perfume base made from the dried perineal glands of the beaver. Despite being almost colourless, the liquid is pale yellow and possesses a distinct taste and a recognisable odour.
It’s derived from the seeds of the Castor Oil plant which grows predominantly in the tropical regions of the world.
It’s widely known for its use in producing paints, soaps, lubricants, inks and a host of other liquids. Aside from its use in production, castor oil has a mainstream appeal for its healing abilities and one of them is to reduce pains in joints such as the knee.
HOW TO USE CASTOR OIL FOR KNEE PAINS
To get the full benefits of castor oil, then you’d have to apply it on the painful part of the knee, it helps reduce the pain and after consistent use could potentially eradicate the pain. A castor oil pack can also be made which is somewhat like your everyday ice pack – some of the items required to make the Castor Oil pack include:
1. High-quality castor oil
2. A hot water bottle
3. Plastic sheet or an empty bin-liner, plastic wrap and a cling film
4. A large enough cotton wool to cover the knee
5. An old towel
How to prepare:
1. Soak the cloth in hot water.
2. Pour some castor oil on it
3. Align the cloth directly on the sore knee and wrap it up
4. You can use the old towel to prevent oil spills
5. And leave for it for 6 to 7 hours.
The castor oil wrap for the knee would help subdue the pain.