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Now lets take a look into the castor oil. The castor oil plant known as Ricinus Communiss is found in southeastern Mediterranean Basin, Esten Africa, India and widespread throughout the tropical regions. The name Ricinus is a Latin word for tick, which is spot on, why? Because the seed has markings and bumps at the end that resembles certaun ticks.
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| Outer shell called the tick and then been from the seed |
The seed is the castor bean it is where the source of the castor oil lays, which has a vast variety of usage.
The seed itself contains 40% and 60% oil that is rich in intriglycerides, this is which derives from glycerin and three fatty acids. The name " castor oil" has a name called palm of christ, it has reputed ability to heal wounds and cure aliments, many know it has the " miracle oil".
What is the biggy about Castor Oil?
Castor oil is light and yellow in colour, the consistency is thick and considered a heavier oil, when it is cold pressed. Cold press entails no heat and the beans are pressed and squeezed, in order to extract the oil from the seed. It contains fatty acids called ricinoleic acid, this can only be found in castor oil, the acid content in castor oil has pain killing, anti microbial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Castor oil is used in soaps, lubricants, hydraulic brake fluids, paints, dyes, coatings, inks, plastics, waxes and polishes, nylon, pharmaceuticals and perfumes. Castor oil was used to induce labor in preganant women, and was used as a laxative, it was promoted as a treament for human conditions such as cysts.
Jamican Black Castor Oil
Castor Oil came from Ethiopia and was moved over to Jamaica during the time of slavery, what sets the JBCO from the CO oil is the way in which it is processed. In order to obtain the dark colour in the oil ash is added, the ash is obtained from the roasting of the castor beans into the oil. This process makes it easier to extract the oil from the seed, this has been done for thousands of years and still in process.
So this poses a question, if ash is added to the castor oil, does this make the oil itself pure? Does the addition of the ash have any benefits to the castor oil?
Benefits of castor oil in hair
> Castor oil helps to soothe inflamed skin and scalp> Castor oil creates moisturising effects to your hair and scalp due to the small molecules, making it easy to penetrate into the hairs cuticles, providing hair with the nutritions from the oil.
> Castor oil penetrates the hair and skin quickly besides coconut oil
> Castor oil and its thicken properties, promotes hair growth, helps to thicken eyebrows and eyelashes.
> Castor oil has omega 9 fatty acids that nourishes the hair and prevents dryness
> It treats dandruff and other scalp conditions
> Can help with split ends
> It helps aid moitsure due to the glycerin content and has the ability to seal in moisture
> Helps to repair and prevent dry brittle hair
> It helps to stimulate hair growth and provides thickness to your strands
> It provides shine to your hair
> It will help to strengthen your hair
> Helps to prevent eczema, itchy scalp
Benefits of castor oil for skin
> It treats problems like sunburn, acne, dry skin and stretch marks> It helps with infections such as warts, boils, athlete's foot and chronic itching
> It treats ringworm due to is active property called undecylenic acid
> It helps to delay fine lines and winkles
> It helps to reduce pigmentation
Health Benefits
> Helps with constipation> Arthritis and joint pains
> Improves immunity
> Castor oil can cure Multiple Sclerosis
> Parkinson's Disease
> Cerebral Palsy
> Pain from Rheumatism
> Gastrointestinal Problems
> Menstrual Disorders
> Migraines
> Skin Abrasions
> Imflammation
What is the difference?
Both castor oils has the same benefits and purpose for our hair, skin and health, however, there are three ways in which the oil is extracted which does cast a slight difference in the quality of the two.
In order to extract the oil from the seed, it is done by either, cold pressed, pressing of the fresh unroasted seed, roasted and pressed or solvent extraction. The cold pressed and the solvent extraction is two processes that is done with the clear castor oil.
The chemical solvents can be used to extract the oil, this process saves a lot of time, however, the disadvantage of this method and chemical being used to produce the oil, strips it aware from the purpose of it being in its natural form.
Jamaican black castor oil and the process is more complex, the process entails, roasting, parching, beating with mortar and boiling the seeds before it is pressed for the oil. The ash added to the oil provides added benefits in terms of the alkaline levels that it has from the ash, it has a higher PH level that helps to clarify the scalp and remove anything that clogs the pores. The alkaline in the ash also helps to open the cuticles, which is great in allowing the oil to get into the shaft to work.
From my findings it is clear that the only real difference between the two is the way in which they have been processed. I guess many naturals that has used JBCO has sworn that this oil delivered in terms of hair growth and noticed thickness in hair, many may prefer JBCO because of its high PH levels that helps to clarify the scalp and opens the hairs cuticles. I guess it is really down to preference!
Castor oil has great healing and moisturings properties that we should all at least have or need to get hold of. With all these added benefits, we should look at using more natural oils and creams to help with any problems we may have, rather than relying on prescribed medication that may temporarily fix the problem, but may flare up a different problem due to the side effects of the medication. Castor oil has no side effects, although less is more, if taking it orally it is better to dilute it, seek advise on how to use it orally.
I hope this has inspired you as it did enlighten me. What are your views on castor oil? Do you use it for any of the above? And how effective did you find it?
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