There are numerous benefits of castor oil. Castor oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the Ricinus Communis. This flowering plant grows throughout tropical regions, such as the Mediterranean Basin, Eastern Africa or India. It has glossy, notched shaped, leaves of various colors, green, purple or reddish-brown, throughout its life. Its flowers do not have petals, but instead have spikes of yellowish-green or red colors. This plant bears a spiny fruit in colors of green, red and purple. This fruit contains shiny, large, oval shaped seeds, similar to the shape of a bean. These seeds are highly poisonous, if eaten. They are rich in triglycerides, especially ricinolein, and contain a toxic protein, ricin.

Castor oil is a pale yellow vegetable oil, with no odor or flavor. Although, some would say it really taste bad and has a strong unpleasant odor. This oil is a triglyceride with ricinoleic, oleic and linoleic acids. These acids offer various healthful benefits. Ricinoleic acid is the main component of castor oil. It has anti-inflammatory properties. Oleic and linoleic acids are both essential fatty acids. Oleic is an unsaturated, omega 9, fatty acid and linoleic is an, omega 6, fatty acid. These two essential fatty acids are necessary for good health. They are essential for body, biological, functions. The body cannot produce them, itself. They must be found elsewhere.

Castor oil has been used for thousands of years. Today, it’s found in many everyday products: cosmetics, soaps, shampoo, textiles, medicines, massage oils, foods, pharmaceuticals and more.

CASTOR OIL USES – MEDICINAL: Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Cerebral Palsy, Rheumatism, Arthritis and Constipation.

CASTOR OIL USES – SKIN CARE/ HAIR CARE: Sunburns, ringworm, abrasions, inflammation, acne, dry feet, itchy feet, Athlete’s foot fungus, dry skin, dry itchy skin, dry scaly skin, psoriasis, stretch marks, age spots, and more. It’s used for dry itchy scalp and for treating hair loss!

BENEFITS OF CASTOR OIL:

This oil is a natural emollient. It penetrates the skin or scalp, quickly. It stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, softening and hydrating skin. It helps skin maintain a youthful looking appearance. Skin is soft, smooth and more pliant. Due to these skin care properties, this oil is beneficial used in face care or preventative wrinkle creams. Caster oil is found in many commercial and homemade skin care products. It’s, also, found in commercial or homemade shampoo.

CAUTION! Castor oil should be used in moderation. It can have side effects. If ingested, it can cause: diarrhea, nausea and vomiting or abdominal pain. Usually, the recommended dosage is no more than one-half to one teaspoon per day. Make sure to read all directions before consumption or consult your physician first.