Benefits of Arandi: There are many such trees and plants in nature, which grow on their own without any special care and are considered very useful in Ayurveda. One name among these medicinal plants is castor, which is called redi in the rural language. Castor plant is a perennial shrub with broad leaves. Even though its stem is weak, its leaves, seeds and twigs are considered full of Ayurvedic properties. Sidhi’s Ayurvedic Medical Officer, Dr. Balendra Shekhar Patel told that in Ayurveda, castor is beneficial in the treatment of many diseases. Seeing its medicinal properties, now farmers are also getting attracted towards its cultivation. Castor oil extracted from castor seeds is today being used extensively in Ayurvedic medicines, home remedies and cosmetic products. This is the reason why its demand is continuously increasing.