Botanical name: Ricinus communis
Other name: castor oil plant
This plant readily naturalizes and thrives as a ubiquitous ruderal species in various regions. Castor oil, a flavorless and odorless vegetable oil, is extracted by pressing the seeds of the castor plant, scientifically termed Ricinus communis. The seeds of the castor plant are particularly valuable due to their richness in triglyceride content.
Medicinal Uses:
- Abdominal disorders
- Arthritis
- Backache
- Muscle aches
- Bilharziasis
- Chronic backache and sciatica
- Chronic headache
- Constipation
- Expulsion of placenta
- Gallbladder pain
- Period pain
