Rinse the washcloth with warm water as you continue to remove the oil. Once you’ve removed all the oil, allow your skin to air dry and absorb any oil left behind. Castor oil is often used as a natural treatment for arthritis pain, joint swelling and inflammation.

Inducing labour– occasionally recommended by midwives, castor oil induces labour in pregnant women. Scientific research shows that Ricinoleic acid, the fatty acid that makes up ~90% of the oil, binds to one particular receptor in the uterus causing contractions which “ induces labor in pregnant females“ [2]. See our article – Castor oil to induce labour.Castor oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis). Its chemical composition primarily consists of fatty acids, with ricinoleic acid being the most prominent. Ricinoleic acid is known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and analgesic effects, according to a number of studies. It also contains oleic and linoleic fatty acids in smaller quantities, but these contribute more to the stability and texture of castor oil than its health properties. If the bottle doesn’t come with a dropper, simply put a drop of the castor oil on a clean finger, and apply it directly in your eyes. Repeat on the other eye. Dab off the excess with a clean tissue paper. I’ve burned my eyelashes more than 3 times in the last 10 years. What can I say, I tend to get too close to my Lavender-scented candles. If taking castor oil orally, a commonly recommended dose for adults (such as to treat constipation) is 15–60 mL, taken in one single dose. This is equivalent to about one to four teaspoons once per day.

Wrap castor oil cloth around any painful area. Cover the oiled cloth with another hand towel or a plastic wrap to prevent oil getting on clothes or furniture. The dosage of castor oil taken internally depends on what you’re using it for, along with factors like your age, existing medical conditions and response to laxative-type treatments. While applying castor oil does no harm to your eyes, you may not see result as fast as you’d like. Some people reported that their eyesight is restored within weeks, some up to 3 months. It all depends on the degree of your eye degeneration, it is different for everyone. If you suffer from chronic acne, I recommend trying home blue light therapy treatments – proven to destroy up to 80% of your acne – naturally).Our castor oil originates in India. Castor plants are especially grown without the use of sprays or pesticides. The castor plants are then harvested, and oil extracted by the cold-press process. NO solvents are used in extraction. So to answer your question: does it contain hexane? We can say emphatically that it does not contain any hexane at all. Our castor oil is shipped to New Zealand in steel drums, then decanted directly into glass bottles. The question we are often asked: is it organic? No, it is not certified organic (which would increase the price significantly), however it is about as pure as you can get - so you can rest assured that it is 100% natural and good for your body. Castor oil is a better alternative to coconut oil if you want to use it as a face cleanser for oily skin. Warning: Most commercial Castor Oil is made from non-organic Castor seeds, which were heavily sprayed with pesticides, are solvent-extracted (hexane is common), deodorized, or otherwise chemically processed.