
Written By Shelby Molchan | Castor Oil (Ricinus communis) has been therapeutically used since ancient times. Castor Oil, also known as Palma de Christi, or “Palm of Christ,” is a triglyceride of fatty acids consisting of almost 90 percent ricinoleic acid. Castor oil’s remarkable healing properties are thought to be the result of the high concentration of this particular unsaturated fatty acid. Ricinoleic acid is effective in preventing the growth of certain viruses, bacteria, yeasts and … [Read more...]






