Ricinus communis, the castor bean[1] or castor oil plant, [2] is a species of perennial flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole species in the monotypic genus, Ricinus, and …

Oct 8, 2024 · What is castor oil? Castor oil is a non-volatile fatty oil that is derived from the seeds of the castor bean (Ricinus communis) plant, aka castor seeds.

Probably native to tropical Africa, the castor-oil plant has become naturalized throughout warm areas of the world. The plants are chiefly cultivated in India, China, and Brazil, largely as the source of castor oil.

Apr 1, 2024 · Castor oil has various uses in medicine, industry, and pharmaceuticals. It is found in food, medication, and skin care and is also used as an industrial lubricant and biodiesel component....

Aug 13, 2025 · Learn about the potential benefits of Castor including contraindications, adverse reactions, toxicology, pharmacology and historical usage.

Sep 24, 2025 · Traditionally, castor oil was used as a "cure-all" to "treat" multiple medical issues. Though modern medicine has eclipsed its historic use, the oil is now a trendy budget beauty buy.

Ricinus communis, commonly known as Castor Bean or Castor Oil Plant, is a fast-growing, visually striking plant renowned for its dramatic foliage, colorful stems, and large, showy seed pods.

Castor is an Advocate the LCA’s “Order of Certus” for his many and skillful arguments in both the state and federal appellate courts. He is one of a very few LCA members to hold both distinctions the …

Jul 28, 2025 · Castor oil can be used to treat constipation but may offer other benefits, including antibacterial properties. More research is needed to support uses such as arthritis care and wound …

Dec 8, 2023 · It’s castor oil, an odorless, yellowish substance that comes from the seeds of the flowering castor bean plant (aka Ricinus communis). Though it’s technically a vegetable oil, you won’t find …