Description

Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the seeds(castor beans) of the Ricinus communis plant, in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. The plant is is native to tropical areas of Africa and Asia. The oil is thick, colourless to very pale yellow liquid with distinct odour. It can be used as a additive in foods like candies and chocolates. It can be used to preserve food grains like rice, wheat and pulses to prevent them from rotting. It is also used in medications and skin care products for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and moisturizing properties.

Health benefits

• Castor oil acts as a stimulant laxative and clear bowel by increasing the movement of the muscles that push material through the intestines. ⁽¹⁾
• It helps in wound healing by stimulating the growth of new tissues and preventing the buildup of dead skin cells. ⁽¹⁾
• It contains ricinoleic acid that has anti-inflammatory properties that helps to reduce pain and inflammation. ⁽¹⁾
• It can acts as a natural hair conditioner that teats dry and damaged hair. ⁽¹⁾
• It has antimicrobial properties that help fight bacterial overgrowth and prevent acne. ⁽¹⁾
• It acts as a natural moisturizer for the skin that help soothe the inflamed and irritated skin. ⁽¹⁾
• It has antifungal properties that help fight fungus like Candida albicans that causes dental issues like plaque overgrowth, root canal infections and gum infections. ⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Look for food grade castor oil which is pure, cold pressed, unrefined and unbleached.