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@ Pankaj, Castor oil is a triglyceride, which chemically is a glycerol molecule with each of its three hydroxyl group esterifies with a long-chain fatty acid. Its major fatty acid is the unsaturated, hydroxylated 12-hydroxy, 9-octadecenoic acid, known as ricinoleic acid. Castor oil, sometimes described as ricinoleic acid triglyceride, is the only commercially available vegetable oil containing hydroxy functionality of a fatty acid present abundantly (70–90%).

Studies have shown that when castor oil is applied topically, it reduces inflammation and relieves pain. The pain-reducing and anti-inflammatory qualities of castor oil may be particularly helpful to those with an inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis Castor oil is also used to treat constipation. It may also be used to clean out the intestines before a bowel examination/surgery. Castor oil is known as a stimulant laxative. Several studies have shown that castor oil may help fight fungal infections in the mouth caused by Candida albicans.

Castor oil and its derivatives are used in the manufacturing of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, dyes, coatings, inks, cold resistant plastics, waxes and polishes, nylon, pharmaceuticals and perfumes. Owing to its variety of end-uses, castor oil is one of the most sought after plant oils. But reduced production and fall in its global prices, have made it a tough commodity to make big profits out of through exports.

Wow really fantastic information thanks a lot dear professor J.C. Tarafdar

I have confidence that many plants spread in the event that the conditions for their growth are appropriate for the rich countries, so we see many researches being conducted on them and they are included in many commercial products, while there are plants that grow in the Developing countries are very useful but not popular

Thanks to all of you for your essential answers on the question which reads as; What is composition of castor oil and what are its health/medicinal benefits,what will be its business approach?

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El aceite de ricino es un triglicérido, compuesto de ácidos grasos esenciales. El 90% de estos ácidos grasos está compuesto por ácido ricinoleico (omega 9)., or otro lado el ácido ricinoleico es llamado también Acido 12-hidroxi-9-octadecenoico o Acido d-12-hidroxioleico, se diferencia del ácido oleico porque solamente tiene un grupo hidroxilo substituyendo a un átomo de hidrogeno en el carbono 12. Es un ácido graso monoinsaturado o monoénico hidroxilado. Representa el 85-90% de la composición del aceite de ricino. Con respecto para la salud, por ser antinflamatoria, antibacteriana, soluciones de quemaduras faciales solares, en el aspecto comercial desde la antiguedad se utiliza en diversos productos cosméticos, aceites de masaje, jabones y también medicamentos, debido a que ofrece muchos  beneficios para la piel , el cabello y la salud en general. L'Oréal Paris ha liderado investigaciones sobre el óleo de ricino es realmente diferente: el óleo de ricino tiene propiedades que ayudan a sellar el cabello debilitado y las puntas abiertas, Asimismo esta abierto para el emprendimiento de productos naturales a base de las semillas de ricino acompañado de otros insumos vegetales.

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Your answer to the question; What is composition of castor oil and what are its health/medicinal benefits,what will be its business approach? I think is written in Spanish. As I can't understand it please translate it to English in order to be able to understand it, to follow the discussion and to make contribution in the discussion.

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Thanks a lot dear Omar Aljubouri , Juan Carlos Apaza Paucara for your answer and more thanks to dear Desalegn Abraha Gebrekidan for your enthusiast about the knowledge yeah it will really helps me to to clear so many confusion regarding it and also for further journey.Thanku

Have a look at the following RG links.

Chapter Physiological and Medicinal Properties of Castor Oil

Article Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing...

I would lkie to thank both Pankaj Yadav and Arvind Singh. Thank you both once again.

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Benefits and Uses of Castor Oil

Castor oil is a multi-purpose vegetable oil that people have used for thousands of years.

It’s made by extracting oil from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant.

These seeds, which are known as castor beans, contain a toxic enzyme called ricin. However, the heating process that castor oil undergoes deactivates it, allowing the oil to be used safely.

Castor oil has a number of medicinal, industrial and pharmaceutical uses.

It’s commonly used as an additive in foods, medications and skin care products, as well as an industrial lubricant and biodiesel fuel component.

In ancient Egypt, castor oil was burned as fuel in lamps, used as a natural remedy to treat ailments like eye irritation and even given to pregnant women to stimulate labor (1Trusted Source).

Today, castor oil remains a popular natural treatment for common conditions like constipation and skin ailments and is commonly used in natural beauty products.

Perhaps one of the best-known medicinal uses for castor oil is as a natural laxative. It’s classified as a stimulant laxative, meaning that it increases the movement of the muscles that push material through the intestines, helping clear the bowels.

that push material through the intestines, helping clear the bowels.

Stimulant laxatives act rapidly and are commonly used to relieve temporary constipation.

When consumed by mouth, castor oil is broken down in the small intestine, releasing ricinoleic acid, the main fatty acid in castor oil. The ricinoleic acid is then absorbed by the intestine, stimulating a strong laxative effect (2Trusted Source).

In fact, several studies have shown that castor oil can relieve constipation.

For example, one study found that when elderly people took castor oil, they experienced decreased symptoms of constipation, including less straining during defecation and lower reported feelings of incomplete bowel movements (3Trusted Source).

While castor oil is considered safe in small doses, larger amounts can cause abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea (4Trusted Source).

Although it can be used to relieve occasional constipation, castor oil is not recommended as a treatment for long-term issues.

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Castor oil is a triglyceride, made up of essential fatty acids. 90% of these fatty acids is composed of ricinoleic acid (omega 9)., On the other hand, ricinoleic acid is also called 12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid or d-12-hydroxyoleic acid, it differs from oleic acid because only it has a hydroxyl group replacing a hydrogen atom at carbon 12. It is a hydroxylated monounsaturated or monoenic fatty acid. It represents 85-90% of the composition of castor oil. With regard to health, as it is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, solutions for facial sunburn, in the commercial aspect since ancient times it has been used in various cosmetic products, massage oils, soaps and also medicines, because it offers many benefits for the skin. , hair and general health. L'Oréal Paris has led research on castor oil is really different: