📩 Ricinus communis

by Sarah on May 11, 2020 in Euphorbiaceae

Traditional Herbs from Ricinus communis

earache

Put 20 cm of hot ash into the stick for about 25 seconds.
Blow air into the ear slowly until the ear feels warm and comfortable.
Do it when the ear hurts. It is best to do it 3 times a day during the healing period.

What is Ricinus communis Looks like??

Parts of Ricinus communis that could be used

Leaves
Seeds
Roots

Ricinus communis Distribution

This plant comes from Ethiopia (Africa). Castor cultivation was first pioneered by the Portuguese and Spanish. Distance entered Indonesia in the 16th century at the same time as the Portuguese entered Indonesia. Castor seeds can produce castor oil which is used in the paint, textile, synthetic fiber, medicine and cosmetic industries.
Agroecology of Ricinus communis
Grows well in light soil such as sandy loam, containing enough organic matter, good drainage and aeration, soil pH 5-6.5, with a height of 450 m above sea level, low rainfall (300-700 mm/year), tolerant of dry conditions .
Morphology of Ricinus communis

Deep taproot, wide side roots with many hairy roots.
Stem erect, round, hollow, segmented. Color varies from green to red-brown.
Leaves 5 to 11 fingers in shape, with curves shallow to deep.
Compound flowers, orange-yellow.
Fruit is round. Young fruit is light green to dark green.

Cultivation of Ricinus communis
"Generative propagation (seeds)." it's starting to dry out.

Ricinus communis, more details :

Chemical Content of Ricinus communis
Flavonoids, saponins, glycosides, ricinine alkaloids, quercetin, kaempferol, steroids, coumarins, terpenoids, tannins.
Benefits of Ricinus communis
It has activity as an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, lowers cholesterol, treats constipation, hair fertilizer, treats boils, treats fungal infections, earaches, rheumatism, hernias, congested coughs, swelling and wounds.
Simplisia of Ricinus communis

Choose good leaves (not damaged).
Dry the leaves for 1 week by airing them in the open air protected from direct sunlight.
Cut into small pieces (0.5-1 cm in size) and dry in the sun for several days until the water content is less than 10%.
Cleanse using a blender.
Store in a clean and airtight container.

Another Facts for Ricinus communis :

Synonym of Ricinus communis
Cataputia major Ludw., Croton spinosus L., Ricinus africanus Mill.
Habitus of Ricinus communis
Bush. Annual upright shrub, up to 4 m high
Habitat of Ricinus communis