Description
Castor oil is a thick carrier oil with ‘bland aroma’ as most of it fades away after extraction.
Health
Castor oil helps in reducing joint and muscle pain. It eliminates wastes from the body, purifies the blood and improves the immune system. It is known to prevent fungal infections.
Skin
Castor oil is used to treat skin acne and scars. It is a good moisturizer and its anti-inflammatory properties assist in reducing skin infections.
Hair
When castor oil is applied to the scalp, it helps in promoting hair growth. It is also helpful in increasing the growth of eyelashes and eyebrows. Castor oil enhances hair natural color, shine, and thickness.
Children
Castor oil is traditionally used to treat colic pain in babies. Apply externally and massage gently to provide quick relief.
Pets
Pets lick their wounds and as a result, wounds tend to get infected. Castor oil is helpful in treating infections in pets.
Preservation
Castor oil is useful in preserving food items. It keeps them fresh and repels insects that can spoil it.
Precautions
It can be used internally and topically. A small patch test is beneficial for checking the allergic reaction towards Castor oil. It is not suitable for pregnant women as it can cause pelvic contraction and results in miscarriage or premature birth. Castor oil has a laxative impact therefore high dose can be fatal. Ulcer patients should avoid internal use of castor oil.
| Botanical Name: | Ricinus Communis |
| Part: | Bean |
| Origin: | India |
| Extraction: | Cold Pressing |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow |
| Fragrance | Bland |
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