Castorbean Oil
Ricinus Communis
Bi Ma You

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; acrid; neutral

Part(s) used

Oil expressed from seeds

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To lubricate intestines, moisten skin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Dry stool, sore and scab, burns.