Some persons experience different side effects of castor seed when they use it as contraceptive.
Amidst these side effects, castor seed is increasingly becoming a household seed, as it helps families plan well and space their children better.
Castor seed (castor bean) or castor oil plant, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae.
Prior to this age, the seeds are known for their unique way of bringing aroma to soup and other meals.
Fortunately, more studies on the seed now come with new awareness on the other benefits of castor seed.
One of them being that it serves as contraceptive.
There are different positive attestations to the effectiveness of castor seed as contraceptive.
Unfortunately, also, different people experience different side effects of castor seed when they swallow it.
Most of them are in line with results of studies on the toxicity of the seed. The seed contains ricin, a substance considered toxic.
From our findings and the feedbacks that we get from our followers and readers, we can say that people react differently to castor seed when they take it.
Some Side Effects Of Castor Seed People Have Reported
One person who took 3 castor seeds as contraceptive reported that she was vomiting, stooling and getting weak afterwards.
One of the very things that could cause this is overdose of castor seed. Ingesting more than the amount research recommends – 2 seeds.
This side effect of castor seed can also occur when you take the seed without hulling it.
Another person reported stomach discomfort after ingesting 2 castor seeds.
“I took two seeds and I have been experiencing stomach discomfort. What should I do?”, the individual wrote.
Also, this side effect of castor seed is in line with the report of a study that highlights some negative effects to expect after taking the seed (1).
For another user, “it works perfectly but the side effect I have is menstruating at least 3 times a month”.
When you experience this kind of side effect, it is advisable that you, first, discontinue the use of castor seeds to be sure it is the cause.
Then you may try other natural contraceptives that are available to you; like neem.
You may also need to see a doctor if you discontinue use of castor seed, but are still experiencing this multiple monthly menstruation.
Side Effect Of Castor Seed On Nursing Mother
Finally, another user, who is a nursing mother reported this side effect of castor seed.
“After talking castor seed I was having a mild diarrhea and am a nursing mother and my baby is having diarrhea also. Please, what should do to stop the diarrhea?”
Also, this is one of the side effects of castor seed that research says could happen. It should go away after few days. But if it continues after 3 days, kindly see a physician.
But we do not recommend that a nursing mother should ingest castor as contraceptive, since there are limited studies on the effect this could have on an infant.
Instead, use castor oil or neem oil as a lubricant during intercourse. This helps keep the baby safe.
To stop diarrhea, kindly see our article on: What To Do If You Are Purging Or Having Stomach Upset [Diarrhea].
Find more of these experiences by users here.
How To Use Castor Seeds
There are no general recommendation on how to use castor seeds as contraceptive.
However, WebMD reported that “there is some evidence that a single dose of castor seeds with the outer coat removed (hulled) can work as a contraceptive for up to 8-12 months” (2).
To use castor seeds, they must be hulled, as the shell is said to be poisonous.
Also, a study indicated that castor seeds contain ricin, one of the most toxic substances known (3).
Dose-Related Toxicity (Poisoning)
The seed may cause an acute and potentially fatal gastroenteritis. Delayed visceral damage is another serious complication; however, the latter is quite rare.
Also, this toxicity may cause diarrhea, and we have received comment about this side effect.
The toxicity is dose related and depends on the amount of castor beans ingested or swallowed.
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Some women have also inserted natural castor oil into their vagina to reduce fertilisation of the egg by the semen.
Is possible to dissolve the castor seeds once used.
In my case I used five at once because I didn’t know the proper dosage
Please I want to no more about the fact of castor bean did it work for you or not
Please I want to no more about it did it work for you or not
Someone told me that one seed is one month and 5 seeds is 5 months so I took 6 and seeds at once for 6 months but is two years now I took but now I’m expecting a baby from 1year now but it can’t even my menses come late and also I experieceses waist pains with fever and body changes like high pressure until the menses come. Even sometimes I conceive with that waist pains then but I miscarriage
Am having two childrens before I took the seed. Now I want a baby but it can’t
I went to hospital for trans vagina scan but they said the eggs in the womb is not growing well. And also menses is not growing well in the womb. So now I need help.
Am very interested
I have hear Castor seed & oil and is very good for prevent pregnant
Am a five month user of castor bean seed to prevent pregnancy.i have never gotten any side effect and I get my monthly periods normally.it really works well on me
Hi Monella, can you pls chat me up on whatsapp 07056062154.. need to ask you something
Please does pawpaw(papaya) affect the potency of castor seed?
I hope castor seed does not increase the risk of having cancer tumour in body system ?
You may want to read this article. https://sohealthyng.com/castor-seed-and-cancer/
How did you take it
What if am ready to get pregnant after taking castor seed what I my going to use
Can a woman that’s Brest feeding use it?
We will recommend that you use some form of lubricant like wait oil. This is because we are yet to confirm how safe this could be for the baby. A lady took it and her baby and herself had diarrhea for days. Caution is necessary
When is the right time a seed can be taken? And for how long can it work?… right dosage ,kindly share info… especially on breast-feeding mothers…thank you.
I want to get pregnant but have taken Castor seed, what will I do?
My sister uses castor bean for family planning ,and so far it’s the best as compared to other contraceptives.She later Introduced me to it and it works well.Usage:take 7castor been seed,remove the hull ,and chew,this 7 seeds shld b of different colors black and red,red should be 4 and black ones 3.Start with the red one ,black ,exchange that way for seven days .it’s safe and best u relax a whole 1yr safe for pregnancy and make sure you start taking after you finish your menstruation period.
Is castor beans safe and effective when you take a single dose every month for family planning
Hello there,am here to seek for help and advice.I took 2 beans of caster with the outer coat removed once on 1st/09/2021,It has been working well for me coz I had minor side effects for the first 5months nusea, diarrhea and thick periods but later on everything is progressing well no challenge at all.But now we’re in April/2023 i want to conceive but no signs of pregnancy, what can I use to conceive again? Thanks
Reach out to us and we will be able to help you reverse the effect of Castor Seeds