The castor oil pant originates in the tropical regions of India and the mediterranean. Derived from the seeds, also called beans and has for many years for its therapeutic abilities. The plant is rather large and the seed pods are either red, or green. The castor oil is usually very light yellow in color and used in many cosmetic and other products we use daily. The beans contain high concentrations of unsaturated fatty acids to which the anti-inflammatory and medicinal abilities are attributed. The oil can be used for internal or external treatments and is said to boost the immune system and benefit many other conditions |