Ways to Use Castor Oil at Home - 0 views
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william koch on 15 Apr 13Reaching 12 feet or more, with large ornate leaves and showy seedpods, the castor plant (Ricinus communis) produces oil with medicinal and non-medicinal value. Pressed in the plant's round shiny seeds, using castor oil dates back to the ancient Egyptians, who left the seeds, or beans, in burial tombs. The "Gale Encyclopedia of other Medicine" reports the historical utilization of castor oil to protect eyes from irritation. As recent because the pioneer era in the United States it found favor in facial oils and creams.