Castor Oil Benefits

The castor oil seed has a very unique chemical composition. The seed plant is native to India and 90% of its composition is ricinolete acid. This is a fatty acid that is thought to be responsible for castor oil’s healing properties. In Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, Persia and 17th Century Europe and the Americas, it was used for medical reasons.

There are many uses for castor oil besides medical such as food additive, flavoring agent, mold inhibitor, ingredient in skin care products and cosmetics, used in the manufacturing of plastics, rubbers, synthetic resins, fibers, paints, varnishes, lubricants, …read more