Method for Castor Oil Cleansing

Method
For adults: Pour 50 ml to 75 ml ( 2 ounces) of castor oil in a cup and add equal amount of freshly squeezed orange juice to it and mix well. Drink on an empty stomach at around 6-7a.m.  After 15 - 30 minutes, start drinking hot water (like you would sip tea). Drink approximately 3-4 cups at intervals of 10 - 15 minutes. You will have flush bowel movements. When you have had 2-3 flushes, stop drinking warm water. The bowel movements can be stopped by drinking a glass of buttermilk or low fat yogurt. For the rest of the day try to eat very light food and avoid fatty , fried and spicy foods.

How often to do?
Do this once a month or once in two months. This can be easily done on the weekend.

After the Cleanse
Eat very light food; not fatty, fried items. Fruit juices are fine or steamed vegetables are good. If you feel too hungry, just plain rice with some beans without any fat is good. Traditional Indian food is khichari. This is  mung dal and rice cooked together, with minimum spices. Recipe for Khichari is given at the end of the page Do not eat nuts that day but fruits could be eaten.

Castor beans

Who is this cleanse for?
For children above the age of four it is safe but use less amount of castor oil (one teaspoonful to one tablespoonful depending on age). Care should be taken not to dehydrate them. So stop after they have had one or two bowel flushing.

Avoid
Children below the age of four and pregnant women. However, before planning for pregnancy doing this is excellent. This keeps the body healthy for the baby. Very ill people should not do this cleanse. If you are suffering from fever or have diarrhea or dysentery.  Please note: people with liver problems or poor liver functions should not do this cleanse.

Khichari

Ingredients:

Rice : 1 cup
Green split mung dal : 1/2 cup
Water : 4 cups (use 3 if more solid consistency desired)
Salt : 1 teaspoon
Just the above ingredients are enough. But optional additions are given below.

Black corn pepper : 2 or 3
Ginger grated : 1/4 teaspoon
Cumin seeds : 1/4 teaspoon
Curry leaves chopped : 1/4 teaspoon
Coriander leaves chopped : a few
Raisins : 3 teaspoon
Flavor mix : 1/4 teaspoon
Preparation:
Add all ingredients and put in a pressure cooker and cover it. Cook on Medium High heat, until well cooked. Serve for lunch or dinner with or without yogurt or steamed vegetables.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

BY Shakti Foundation