Good health is based on a healthy digestive system, and a healthy digestive system plays a crucial role in digestion, nutrient assimilation, immunity, and body detoxification. As soon as the digestive system becomes sluggish, waste and toxins begin to accumulate, causing discomfort, drowsiness, and health complications. Nature has provided us with gentle methods of enhancing digestive health and detoxification for thousands of years. Castor oil for colon cleansing is one of them, which is advised by spiritual master Sadhguru.In one of his videos on gut health, Sadhguru suggests consuming half a teaspoon of castor oil with warm milk or water before sleeping. He says that this tiny practice aids the body in its natural cleansing process and keeps the colon clean and operational.
Role of colon cleansing
The colon’s purpose is to get rid of waste from the body. When the digestive system is faulty, poisons and food remnants build up and make the body absorb toxic substances. The body is beset with symptoms such as bloating, constipation, mental confusion, and fatigue. Colon cleansing benefits the body in natural elimination and allows the digestive tract to function better.Regular colon cleansing can optimize nutrient absorption, optimize metabolic function, and enhance immune function. It has also been known to reduce gastrointestinal tract inflammation, which is typically associated with chronic disease. While most people do not appreciate the role of a healthy colon in overall health, a clean colon is one of the most important factors in being healthy.
How can castor oil assist
Castor oil has a natural substance named ricinoleic acid that is a muscle stimulant of the intestines. Intestinal muscle stimulation facilitates bowel movement, which ensures the process of waste expulsion and spasmodic constipation relief. Sadhguru suggests one take a little castor oil, say a teaspoon, with coconut water or warm milk before retiring to bed. It is an easy habit that produces a soothing cleansing action so the colon can rid itself of waste and toxins the next morning.Unlike abrasive chemical laxatives, castor oil naturally and slowly goes to work. Castor oil is not spasm-producing or painful in nature but rather helps work along with the body’s rhythms. Castor oil should be used responsibly, though, and not as a daily habit. Castor oil needs to be used sparingly so that it can help the body cleanse itself and not become habit-forming.
Castor oil and lymphatic drainage
Other than the colon, castor oil is also beneficial to the lymph system. The lymph system drains the toxins and cellular waste from the body. The circulatory system has no pump to assist it, while the lymph system depends on muscle motion, water, and other substances in order to drain.When the colon is clogged or stagnant, the lymph system becomes clogged. Castor oil clears stagnation by speeding up elimination and aiding in lymphatic drainage. Some doctors recommend external application on the abdomen to help enhance the effect but, if nothing else, internal use can be a good starting point.
How to take it safely
- Use only cold-pressed, food-grade castor oil.
- Begin with a teaspoon in warm milk or water.
- At bedtime, to cleanse bowel movements the following morning
- Seek medical care if the stomach is upset
Castor is a natural, potent and gentle method of assisting in the body’s cleansing and enhancement of the digestive function. In moderation, if taken properly, it can lead to a cleaner colon and improved nutrient absorption and good lymph flow.
