Castor Oil
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This multi-purpose vegetable oil has been used for thousands of years for medicinal and cosmetic purposes and has recently found more applications in industrial and pharmaceutical production. It’s reputed to stimulate labor when given to pregnant women. In ancient Egypt, it was used to treat eye irritation.
Castor oil is a good alternative to conventional moisturizers and lotions – great for moisturizing the skin.
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Product Details
Botanical name: Ricinus communis
Plant part(s) used: Seeds/Beans
Country of origin: India
Extraction method: Cold pressed
Appearance and color: Clear off-white when solid, light yellow when in liquid form.
Aroma and perfumery notes: Rich, buttery, characteristic coconut odor
Shelf life: 2 years, properly stored
Storage: Best stored refrigerated or at room temperature
Common usage: For naturally inducing labor, as a laxative, moisturizer, promote wound healing, anti-inflammatory, reduce acne, fight fungus, promote healthy hair and scalp.
Edible: Not advised
Main chemical compounds: Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Oleic acid, Ricinoleic acid, Linoleic acid, Alpha-Linolenic acid.
Product Description
This multi-purpose vegetable oil has been used for thousands of years for medicinal and cosmetic purposes and has recently found more applications in industrial and pharmaceutical production. It’s reputed to stimulate labor when given to pregnant women. In ancient Egypt, it was used to treat eye irritation.
Castor oil is a good alternative to conventional moisturizers and lotions – great for moisturizing the skin.
Usage and Recipes
Literature
Marwat SK, Rehman F, Khan EA, et al. Review – Ricinus communis – Ethnomedicinal uses and pharmacological activities. Pak J Pharm Sci. 2017;30(5):1815-1827.
Gilad R, Hochner H, Savitsky B, Porat S, Hochner-Celnikier D. Castor oil for induction of labor in post-date pregnancies: A randomized controlled trial. Women Birth. 2018;31(1):e26-e31. doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2017.06.010
Panhwar T, Mahesar SA, Mahesar AW, et al. Characteristics and Composition of a High Oil Yielding Castor Variety from Pakistan. J Oleo Sci. 2016;65(6):471-476. doi:10.5650/jos.ess15208
Ogunniyi DS. Castor oil: a vital industrial raw material. Bioresour Technol. 2006;97(9):1086-1091. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2005.03.028
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