RICINUS COMMUNISLiquid

Ricinus communis (Palma Christi) is a homoeopathic medicine derived from the fresh seeds or plant of the Ricinus communis plant, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Known for its strong purgative action, it is typically supportive in great Languor and weakness with twitching of mouth. It is especially helpful in conditions involving digestive disturbances, such as cholera, dysentery, and gastrointestinal irritation, and is also indicated in cases of jaundice, albuminuria, and severe, painful conditions of the abdomen and lower limbs.

Common Names:

Hindi: Arandi

English: Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi

SBL's Ricinus communis can be helpful in the following conditions:

• Digestive Complaints
  • Helps in diarrhoea, especially profuse and watery (like rice-water stools), often accompanied by cramping and burning in the stomach.
  • Ricinus communis relieves vomiting of pultaceous substances, with burning in the gullet, resembling symptoms of Asiatic cholera.
  • Aids in pain in the abdomen, with violent colic and rumbling; intense pain worsens with pressure.
  • Treats anorexia, great thirst, and pyrosis (heartburn).
  • Painless diarrhoea with bloody stools, and stool as serous liquid mixed with mucus.
  • Complete bowel obstruction, causing discomfort and a resulting headache.
• Headache and copious lachrymation
  • Beneficial in severe headache, especially in the occiput, with a sensation of shock and rush of blood to the head.
  • Convulsions of the eyes and copious lachrymation; pupils moderately dilated.
  • Helps in buzzing and humming in the ears.
• Dry Tongue & Salivation
  • Coated, dry tongue, and excessive salivation.
  • Aids in burning pain in the throat, especially with vomiting.
• Menorrhagia & Leucorrhoea
  • Early, excessive menses and leucorrhoea.
  • Useful in swelling of the breasts with pain radiating down the arms; milk production in virgins or women who have not breastfed for years.
• Lassitude & Paleness
  • Ricinus communis treats profound exhaustion, listlessness, and pallor.
  • Muscular contractions and painful cramps in the trunk and limbs.
  • Helps in severe adynamia (weakness), collapse, and convulsions.
  • Jaundiced skin, especially in cases of profound liver involvement, with the skin taking on a saffron yellow hue.
• Urinary Issues
  • Dark, albuminous urine, often seen in cases of systemic debility and gastrointestinal disturbances.
• Sleepiness and Fever
  • Intense desire for sleep and fatigue.
  • Ricinus communis is indicated when chilliness accompanying diarrhoea, with perspiration, especially on the forehead and lower limbs.
  • Skin moist and cool, but cold sweat on the forehead.