Castor Oil

Castor oil is a natural remedy derived from the castor bean (Ricinus communis). The main component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, a type of fatty acid shown to possess anti-inflammatory properties.
Long used in traditional medicine, castor oil is sometimes taken orally as a laxative, used topically to stimulate hair growth, or applied as a skin lubricant. Some also use castor oil to induce labor in pregnancy or to start the flow of breast milk. Not all of these health benefits are supported by scientific evidence.

Castor oil is a multi-purpose vegetable oil that people have used for thousands of years. Castor oil has a number of medicinal, industrial and pharmaceutical uses.
It’s commonly used as an additive in foods, medications and skin care products, as well as an industrial lubricant and biodiesel fuel component.