Eranda Moola
Ricinus communis
Eranda Moola (Ricinus communis) is a plant drug, also called Eranda, Aramdi and Remrii. Ricinine has good oral bioavailability (>50%) with rapid absorption. Flavonoids from root have moderate bioavailability (15-25%). Unlike the oil from seeds, root preparations are primarily used for anti-inflammatory and Vata-pacifying actions rather than purgation.
| Botanical name | Ricinus communis |
|---|---|
| Family | Euphorbiaceae · other entries in this family |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Also known as | Eranda Moola, ErandaMoola |
| Taxon identifiers | GBIF 5380041 · Wikidata Q155867 · NCBI Taxonomy 3988 |
| Sanskrit | एरण्ड (eraṇḍa) |
|---|---|
| Hindi | अरंडी (araṃḍī), रेंड़ी (reṃṛī) |
| Tamil | ஆமணக்கு |
Sources: CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants, via Wisdom Library: 'Rendi in India is the name of a plant defined with Ricinus communis.'; National Institute of Ayurveda herbal-garden monograph for Ricinus communis ('Eranda, pancangulah'); SDM Ayurveda College Dravyaguna 'Eranda'.; University of Madras Tamil Lexicon: 'Castor-plant, s. tr., Ricinus communis'; Fabricius and Winslow likewise give Ricinus communis.; Wisdom Library 'Local Names of Plants and Drugs': 'Arandi [अरंडी] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Ricinus communis L.'. How we source.
The evidence at a glance
12papers on this site for this drug, published 2018 to 2026, every one with a DOI.
- 2Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- 10Other clinical studies and reviews
A count is not a conclusion and a tier is a study design, not a verdict. Each paper is listed with what it measured on the page below. See the research index for how papers are tiered.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Eranda Moola |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Madhura | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Guru, Snigdha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Madhura | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Churna (root powder), Kashayam (root decoction), Kwath Ghana (solid extract), Tablet, Capsule
Standard Dosage: 3-5g root powder twice daily; 50-100ml decoction twice daily; 500mg extract capsule/tablet twice daily
Optimal Timing: Before meals with warm water for Vata disorders and joint conditions; Kashayam in the morning and evening
Storage: Airtight containers below 25 deg C, protected from moisture. Root powder is moderately hygroscopic - include desiccant in packaging.
Marker Compounds: Ricinine, N-demethylricinine, Beta-sitosterol, Stigmasterol, Quercetin glycosides, Gallic acid
Synergistic Combinations
- With Dashamoola for comprehensive Vata management
- With Rasna for anti-inflammatory synergy in joint disorders
- With Punarnava for anti-inflammatory and diuretic combination
- With Bala (Sida) for neuromuscular conditions
- With Ashwagandha for Vata-pacifying adaptogenic combination
Published research
Literature indexed in PubMed that concerns this subject, grouped by study type. A paper appearing here is a record of what has been published, not evidence that the subject works, and laboratory or animal results do not transfer to people. Study titles link to PubMed so you can read the source rather than take our word.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses2
- 2023. Natural products for the treatment of denture stomatitis: A systematic reviewThe Journal of prosthetic dentistry. PMID 34247854 · doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.05.022
- 2023. Identifying candidates for the phytoremediation of copper in viticultural soils: A systematic reviewEnvironmental research. PMID 36273594 · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2022.114518
Other clinical studies and reviews10
- 2026. Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Potential and Industrial Applications of Ricinus communis L.: A ReviewPharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland). PMID 42653756 · doi:10.3390/ph19081258
- 2025. Re-Review Summary of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil and Ricinoleates as Used in CosmeticsInternational journal of toxicology. PMID 40932363 · doi:10.1177/10915818251361102
- 2025. Phytochemical Composition and Multifunctional Applications of Ricinus communis L.: Insights into Therapeutic, Pharmacological, and Industrial PotentialMolecules (Basel, Switzerland). PMID 40807390 · doi:10.3390/molecules30153214
- 2024. The Search for Antidotes Against RicinMini reviews in medicinal chemistry. PMID 38350844 · doi:10.2174/0113895575270509231121060105
- 2021. Is it safe to consume traditional medicinal plants during pregnancy?Phytotherapy research : PTR. PMID 33164294 · doi:10.1002/ptr.6935
- 2021. Ricin poisoning: A review on contamination source, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and reporting of ricin poisoningToxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology. PMID 33711365 · doi:10.1016/j.toxicon.2021.03.004
- 2021. Therapeutic potential of castor oil in managing blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eyeClinical & experimental optometry. PMID 33037703 · doi:10.1111/cxo.13148
- 2019. Ricin and Ricinus communis in pharmacology and toxicology-from ancient use and "Papyrus Ebers" to modern perspectives and "poisonous plant of the year 2018"Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology. PMID 31359089 · doi:10.1007/s00210-019-01691-6
- 2019. Intracellular Transport and Cytotoxicity of the Protein Toxin RicinToxins. PMID 31216687 · doi:10.3390/toxins11060350
- 2018. Proteomic Methods of Detection and Quantification of Protein ToxinsToxins. PMID 29495560 · doi:10.3390/toxins10030099
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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