Ricinus communis
Remedy of diarrhea and galactagogue. Promotes breast milk production. Violent purging — diarrhea, vomiting. Cholera-like symptoms. Intestinal colic.
Source
Prepared from the seeds of Ricinus communis (Euphorbiaceae).
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Galactagogue — promotes breast milk production. The chief positive indication. Violent purging — diarrhea and vomiting when proving crude dose. Cholera-like symptoms. Intestinal colic. Nausea. Used as castor oil (externally for castor packs). The seed contains ricin — one of the most toxic natural substances.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Anxious during purging.
General Symptoms
GI and lactation. Worse from eating. Better from rest.
Physical Symptoms
Female Genitalia
Galactagogue — increases breast milk. The chief positive use.
Rectum
Violent purging. Diarrhea. Colic.
Stomach
Nausea, vomiting.
Modalities
Better From
Rest
Worse From
Eating
Constitutional Type
Nursing mothers needing more milk. GI purging.
Clinical Indications
Increasing breast milk, violent diarrhea, cholera-like, colic
Comparative Materia Medica
Galega promotes milk. Lac defloratum has milk issues. Urtica urens has agalactia.
Safety Information
Not established.
Ricinus seeds contain RICIN — one of the deadliest biological toxins known. 1-2 seeds can kill a child. Castor oil (pressed, heated to destroy ricin) is safe as a laxative and external remedy. Use ONLY potentised forms internally.
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