Plant Oil Castor (Ricinus communis)

Plant Oil Castor (Ricinus communis) 

The castor oil plant is a shrub of the tropical regions. It is in the Middle Ages that the plant takes the name of Palma Christi (Palm of Christ) probably because of its hand-shaped leaves of a beautiful metallic green.

Castor oil is known for its uses for ages. Already, Cleopatra used it as a make-up remover. With 86% linoleic acid, it produces remarkable results.

Oil Characteristics : Very viscous and slightly yellowish oil.

Properties : 

• Analgesic
• Antibacterial
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-mitotic
• Antiviral
• Laxative, purgative
• Intestinal transit regulator

Indications :

• Appendicitis
• Ringing in the ears
• Joint pain
• Sprains
• Skin excrescence
• Gastroenteritis
• Insomnia
• Mycosis
• Ear infections
• Polyarthritis
• Hay fever
• Sclerosis
• Stomach ulcer
• Stretch marks
• Warts

As a purge in cases of poisoning, intestinal inflammation, colic, dysentery, digestive tract irritation, intestinal obstruction, peritonitis.

Uses :

• Fortifies and hardens nails
• Accelerates the growth of eyelashes and hair
• Regenerates and rehydrates dried hair (colored hair, permed, etc.)
• Relieves skin conditions by its softening and healing action
• Promotes the disappearance of brown spots on the hands
• Serves as a make-up remover

Average Composition : Linoleic acid 90 %, oleic acid 5 %, linoleic acid 4 %

Size : Bottle of 125 ml & 250 ml 

*WARNING

AVOID FIRE FROM MASSAGE OILS 

 All brands of massage oil and gels cans cause fires.

Oil-saturated linens and towels can spontaneously burn up in the dryer or when stored after drying, even after washing.

Use caution when drying or storing fabrics in your dryer, or when stored after drying and even after washing.

Use caution when drying or storing fabrics exposed to oils.

Consult your dryer manufacturer’s instructions if necessary.

Laundry fires are related to spontaneous combustion. Incomplete removal of oily residues from textiles is one of the factors.

The problem begins in the dryer when the residual oils are heated and eventually either the oils themselves, or their degradation products, begin to react with the oxygen in the drying air.

The reactions start only slowly in the dryer, they can continue in the hot stack of clean folded towels or sheets.