Product Description
Latin Name: Ricinus communis
Method of Extraction: Cold-pressed (from seed), 1st press
Cultivation: Conventional
Shelf Life: 6 months - 1 year, refrigeration recommended
Common Uses: It is too thick to be used as a carrier oil for massage but has reported uses in topical treatments for liver and age spots and warts. We have reported success from customers who used Castor Oil to get rid of skin tags (it takes consistent use for a few months). Castor has been indicated for use in cases of acnes, eczema, psoriasis and rashes. A book about the Vermont style of folk medicine by D.C. Jarvis published in 1958 lists numerous conditions which respond well to the topical application of Castor Oil including irritation of the conjunctiva of the eye, to promote healing of the umbilicus in a newborn and to increase milk flow in lactating women when applied to the breasts. Castor Oil can be applied to sore, irritated, or inflamed nipples. Castor Oil is listed for about 30 treatments by Edgar Cayce. It has been reported to be effective for muscle and back pain, inflammation, abscesses, constipation, painful periods, pain and swelling for varicose veins, and lumpy painful breasts from cystic breast disease.
Castor Oil is obtained by cold pressing the seeds of the plant that have been sun dried. It is not to be confused with Turkey Red Oil or Sulfated Castor Oil (which is very dark orange in colour). Castor Oil has a long history of use dating back to early Egyptian and Roman cultures. It is very thick and viscous which makes it useful in conditions where moisture needs to be locked in or out.
Add Castor up to 10% in blends, or use full strength on skin tags and in castor oil packs.
Other interesting references to Castor Oil treatments can be found in: Take Charge of Your Body by Dr, Carolyn DeMarco and Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun Weed
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Pregrancy oil
I applied Castor oil on my stomach after every bath/shower and whenever my skin felt itchy while I was pregnant, my stomach is stretch mark free. However, I Didnt think to apply the oil to my thighs and have stretch marks there. I highly recommend this oil!
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Must have for natural healing
Use it on your hair as a super conditioner overnight, put drops in your eyes to heal "floaters", use in a compress on sore tight body parts. Many uses
