shoulders, hips, or lower back. The warmth of touch, the thickness of the oil, and the ritual of slowing down may help the body relax.
Ricinoleic acid has been studied for anti-inflammatory effects in experimental models, but this does not prove castor oil treats joint disease in humans.
How to use it: Warm a teaspoon of castor oil between your palms and massage the area for 5–10 minutes. Add a warm cloth afterward if it feels good.
Do not apply heat over swelling, infection, fresh injury, or unexplained pain.
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