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Castor Oil: What Is, Nutritional Value, Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects

What is Castor Oil?

Castor oil comes­ from the seeds of the castor bean (Ricinus Communis). Extracted from the castor beans, castor oil is a­ useful substance. It’s made by cold pressing these seeds and­ boiling them. This separates the oil from ricin­, a harmful plant poison. So, castor oil is safe. It contains a component called ricinoleic acid glycerol esters­.

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