10 Surprising HEALTH BENEFITS of CASTOR OIL For Hair, Skin & Health – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.Castor oil is most widely used in , soaps, textiles, massage oils and even
2.Here are some and benefits of castor oil
3.Castor oil is known to treat skin problems like sunburn, acne, dry skin and stretch marks
4.it also helps cure infections like warts, boils, foot and chronic itching
5.An active compound found in castor oil effectively treats which is a common and skin problem across all age groups
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR C2)
stubborn
A2Stubbornness.
Example:
"An active compound found in castor oil effectively treats ringworms which is a common and stubborn"
collagen
A2Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that form elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.
Example:
"Castor oil when applied to the skin penetrates deep and stimulates the production of collagen"
cosmetics
A2Preparations applied externally to change or enhance the beauty of skin, hair, nails, lips, and eyes.
Example:
"Castor oil is most widely used in cosmetics, soaps, textiles, massage oils and even medicines."
medicines
A2A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.
Example:
"Castor oil is most widely used in cosmetics, soaps, textiles, massage oils and even medicines."
medicinal
A2Any plant that can be used for medicinal purposes.
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"Here are some medicinal and therapeutic benefits of castor oil."
therapeutic
B1A therapeutic agent
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"Here are some medicinal and therapeutic benefits of castor oil."
athlete's
A2A A2-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"it also helps cure infections like warts, boils, athlete's foot and chronic itching."
ringworms
A2A A2-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"An active compound found in castor oil effectively treats ringworms which is a common and stubborn"
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| stubborn | A2 | Stubbornness. |
| collagen | A2 | Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that form elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue. |
| cosmetics | A2 | Preparations applied externally to change or enhance the beauty of skin, hair, nails, lips, and eyes. |
| medicines | A2 | A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way. |
| medicinal | A2 | Any plant that can be used for medicinal purposes. |
| therapeutic | B1 | A therapeutic agent |
| athlete's | A2 | A A2-level word commonly used in this context. |
| ringworms | A2 | A A2-level word commonly used in this context. |
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