Castor Oil is an ancient oil that is expeller pressed from castor beans. The beans grow worldwide and especially in tropical regions. Our oil is USP food grade and is basically tasteless and odorless. Castor Oil is a natural emollient to the skin. Castor oil has amazing healing properties. It has been used in virtually every major civilization since antiquity for the cure of normally fatal disabling conditions. In India, they called it Erand. In ancient Greece it was known as Kiki. It is mentioned in the Bible and in the most ancient Egyptian papyrus. In Europe, in the Middle Ages, it was used by some to cure the plague. They called it the palma christi or the hand of Christ. This extract of the castor bean is a safe, gentle, easy to use remedy when it is used externally.1 Castor Oil is one of the collection of NOW essential oil products we carry. Please visit the NOW Foods Brand Section for a listing of additional NOW Essential Oil Products.
References: 1From the book: The oil that heals by William A. McGarey, M.D.
NOW Castor Oil Information
Product Dosage and Use: Our Castor Oil can be taken internally for its laxative effect or may be applied to the skin as a softener.
Brand: Now Foods
Castor Oil, 100% Pure - 16 fl. oz. Expeller Pressed