• Castor oil is extracted by pressing the seeds of castor plant, also known as Ricinuscommunis, which has a very unusual chemical composition.
• Castor oil is a triglyceride, comprised of fatty acids, 90 percent of which is ricinoleic acid.
• This unique fatty acid is found in lower concentrations in a few other seeds and oils and is thought to be responsible for castor oil’s unique healing properties.
• The oil has been famous in the world over for centuries for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
• The medicinal and therapeutic benefits of the oil make it a favourite across various industries.

·         The uses of castor oil are many for skin, hair and health.