Croton oil is extracted from the seeds of a small Asiatic tree, named Croton tiglium and is of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceous). Its tree is native to or cultivated in India and Indonesian Archipelago. The oil is pale yellow to brown and is transparent in color . Croton essential oil is extracted with the help of a cold pressing method from the Croton tiglium Linn. The basic nature of oil is actually of a strong purgative. One of the most basic usages of this oil is as an ingredient in various facial peels.
Uses
- This oil has been used as a counter-irritant by many individuals in order to get relief in irritations.
- Croton oil has numerous skincare elements which are very helpful in treating the sloughed skin and act as an active agent in the regeneration process.
- It is very effective when it comes to treating extreme constipation problems as only a few drops of this magical oil can work wonders for the person who is suffering from a disturbed digestive system.
- The oil also acts as an incredible counter irritant agent by causing inflammation in the different areas of the body in order to reduce the effect of irritation on the affected area.
Therapeutic Properties
The therapeutic properties of croton oil are- analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, and antispasmodic.
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