Castor oil is tasteless and odorless oil extracted from castor seeds obtained from the castor plant

The health benefits of castor oil include skin and hair care, relief of rheumatism, menstrual disorders, and constipation. It also helps in oral care, proper lactation, and birth control.

All the medicinal uses of castor oil are mostly due to its germicidal, toxic, purgative, and disinfectant properties.