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Castor Oil & Baking Soda Can Cure These 10 Diseases

Castor oil and baking soda mixture has several health benefits and can be used as an effective cure for many disorders and ailments. Read further to find out.

By Sravia Sivaram

There are powerful herbal remedies out there that have been in existence since the time of our ancestors. In fact, it was them who found out the potent strength of these natural herbs, oils and other solutions.

Here, we are introducing you to two such ingredients straight out of our traditional folk remedies. All that you require are castor oil and baking soda.

The combination of these two powerful ingredients has numerous health benefits; and this article will give you a list of its top benefits.

Castor oil has numerous health benefits that can be used both internally and externally and has been in use for over thousands years now. Castor oil is known to improve the immune system and can be considered as a cure for several disorders like cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.

Baking soda, on the other hand, acts as an effective solution for heart burn and indigestion. It also helps in treating insect bites and relieving the rashes that may have occurred due to poison ivy. Apart from this, baking soda can also be used as a natural cleanser and to whiten teeth.

So, keep reading to know the combined effects of both castor oil and baking soda.

1. Helps Treat Cancer:

1. Helps Treat Cancer:

A mixture of castor oil and baking soda can help treat skin cancer. This combination can help in the regeneration of skin cells in the affected area.

2. Treats Infections:

2. Treats Infections:

This mixture is extremely useful in treating fungal infections like athlete's foot. A normal coating of this mixture on the foot will do the trick.

3. Prevents Addiction To Alcohol:

3. Prevents Addiction To Alcohol:

Few drops of castor oil can be consumed every day to prevent the addiction of alcohol and nicotine.

4. Relieves Bug Bite Rashes:

4. Relieves Bug Bite Rashes:

Castor oil and baking soda can be mixed together and applied on the bug-bitten areas. This will help reduce the swelling and itching.

5. Can Treat Chronic Hoarseness:

5. Can Treat Chronic Hoarseness:

A mixture of castor oil and baking soda can be applied on the neck every day to treat hoarseness in the throat.

6. Treats Pilonidal Cysts:

6. Treats Pilonidal Cysts:

Heat a mixture of castor oil, baking soda and vinegar and apply it every day on the abnormal skin growth. This will help in gradually reducing the pilonidal cysts.

7. Cures Allergies:

7. Cures Allergies:

This mixture can be directly applied on to the affected area, twice in a day. This will cure us of allergies without any medicinal support.

8. Treats Cataracts:

8. Treats Cataracts:

Drip one drop of castor oil in the eyes every night to treat cataracts. You may also apply the mixture on top of the eyelids to get a soothing sensation.

9. Fights Against Constipation:

9. Fights Against Constipation:

This mixture can be consumed in liberal amounts in order to treat constipation. Be careful not to consume an excess amount of baking soda, as it may lead to acid imbalances in the stomach.

10. Cures Lactation Issues:

10. Cures Lactation Issues:

Lactating mothers can use this effective mixture to treat ductal yeast infections, which is a kind of infection that occurs in the milk ducts. However, you may consult your physicians for such issues to avert any serious side effects.

Story first published: Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 12:19 [IST]