Approximately 86% of castor seed production in India is concentrated in Gujarat, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. Castor oil is thought to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, moisturizing properties. It is a powerful laxative, promotes wound healing and reduces acne. It fights fungus, and keeps the hair and scalp healthy. Castor oil and its derivatives are used in manufacturing of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, dyes, coatings, inks, cold resistant plastics, waxes and polishes, nylon, pharmaceuticals and perfumes. Castor meal, the byproduct of the oil extraction process is mainly used as fertiliser.
Benefits
Heals Inflamed Skin; Promotes Hair Growth; Fights Signs Of Aging; Moisturizes Skin.
Remedy for
Blemishes, Stretch Marks, Pigmentation
Nutritional Values ( Per 100 gm) (% of total Methyl esters of fatty acid)
Palmitic Acid – 1.3
Stearic – 1.1
Oleic Acid – 3.6
Linoleic Acid – 6
Linolenic acid – 0.5
Ricinoleic – 90.2
Licosanoic – 0.3
Dihidrasiestearic – 0.5
Total Poly Unsaturates – 6
*Includes lower chain Fatty acids
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