Castor Oil for your Eyes: Dry Eyes, Cataracts, and More, ft. @DoctorEyeHealth

Physionic

Jan 20, 2025

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0:00 - Introduction
1:03 - What is Castor Oil?
2:34 - Anatomy of the Eye and Diseases
5:13 - Cataracts and Castor Oil
7:23 - Eye Floaters and Castor Oil
8:50 - Dry Eyes and Castor Oil
10:36 - Effective Uses of Castor Oil
12:22 - Why do people believe Castor Oil works?
13:05 - Main Points

References
[A] Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate. Int J Toxicol. 2007;26 Suppl 3:31-77. doi:10.1080/10915810701663150

[B] Castor Oil & Age-Related Cataract: A Case for the Therapeutic Order. NDNR. Published [date]. Accessed January 19, 2025. https://ndnr.com/anti-aging/castor-oil-age-related-cataract-a-case-for-the-therapeutic-order/

[C] Muntz A, Sandford E, Claassen M, et al. Randomized trial of topical periocular castor oil treatment for blepharitis. Ocul Surf. 2021;19:145-150. doi:10.1016/j.jtos.2020.05.007

[D] Goto E, Shimazaki J, Monden Y, et al. Low-concentration homogenized castor oil eye drops for noninflamed obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction. Ophthalmology. 2002;109(11):2030-2035. doi:10.1016/s0161-6420(02)01262-9

[E] Sandford EC, Muntz A, Craig JP. Therapeutic potential of castor oil in managing blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye. Clin Exp Optom. 2021;104(3):315-322. doi:10.1111/cxo.13148

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Episode description

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*HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]*
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Dr. Joseph Allen: https://youtu.be/RuvyCYpVOvM?si=VqGbzTusLM4Jgv-t

0:00 - Introduction
1:03 - What is Castor Oil?
2:34 - Anatomy of the Eye and Diseases
5:13 - Cataracts and Castor Oil
7:23 - Eye Floaters and Castor Oil
8:50 - Dry Eyes and Castor Oil
10:36 - Effective Uses of Castor Oil
12:22 - Why do people believe Castor Oil works?
13:05 - Main Points

References
[A] Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate. Int J Toxicol. 2007;26 Suppl 3:31-77. doi:10.1080/10915810701663150

[B] Castor Oil & Age-Related Cataract: A Case for the Therapeutic Order. NDNR. Published [date]. Accessed January 19, 2025. https://ndnr.com/anti-aging/castor-oil-age-related-cataract-a-case-for-the-therapeutic-order/

[C] Muntz A, Sandford E, Claassen M, et al. Randomized trial of topical periocular castor oil treatment for blepharitis. Ocul Surf. 2021;19:145-150. doi:10.1016/j.jtos.2020.05.007

[D] Goto E, Shimazaki J, Monden Y, et al. Low-concentration homogenized castor oil eye drops for noninflamed obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction. Ophthalmology. 2002;109(11):2030-2035. doi:10.1016/s0161-6420(02)01262-9

[E] Sandford EC, Muntz A, Craig JP. Therapeutic potential of castor oil in managing blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye. Clin Exp Optom. 2021;104(3):315-322. doi:10.1111/cxo.13148

********CRITIQUES, RULES, AND NOTES********

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- Please do not post summaries of the video in the comments - it damages retention on the video and YouTube is less likely to promote it (these videos cost me a lot of money to produce).

Critiques of my work are welcome! Please be aware of the following notes & rules before submitting critique:

Be mindful that this content is not all encompassing on the subject at hand and is self-limited for brevity to reach a wider audience. Also, be aware that I receive hundreds of YouTube comments per day, so the only way your critique can be considered is if you follow the steps outlined below. Finally, YouTube auto-deletes links, so I do not see most comments with links attached.

RULES:
If your comment is rude, you will be banned.
If your comment is not about the studies/topics at hand (i.e. extending to other outcomes not discussed) or offers critique with no scientific basis, it is unlikely to receive a response.

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Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritique

Disclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

#castoroilbenefits #castoroil

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Reject castor oil as a treatment for cataracts

It's highly unlikely that topically applied castor oil can penetrate deep enough into the eye's avascular lens to reverse cataracts due to the eye's natural barriers.

Understand castor oil's role in vision stabilization, not cure

People may mistakenly believe castor oil is curing their cataracts or floaters because it can stabilize the tear film, which sharpens vision and creates the illusion of improvement.

Utilize castor oil in commercial eyedrops for tear film stability

Castor oil is effectively used in some over-the-counter eye drops, but only at very low concentrations of around 2% to help stabilize the tear film.

Critique flawed castor oil study on eyelid inflammation

A 2021 study on 100% castor oil for eyelid inflammation was flawed, not double-blind, and showed no effect on the vast majority of eye health measurements.

Recognize lifestyle habits behind castor oil health benefits

People who use castor oil for health are likely adopting other healthy lifestyle habits, which may be the true cause of any perceived benefits.

Understand eye floaters as collagen fragments in vision

Eye floaters are pieces of degrading type 2 collagen from the vitreous humor, the gel inside your eye, that become suspended and drift in your vision.

Understand cataracts as a natural aging process

Cataracts are a natural part of aging where the eye's crystalline lens becomes thicker, harder, and eventually cloudy or opaque, which blocks light.

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