Ricinus - Wikipedia
WEBThe fruit is a spiny, greenish (to reddish-purple) capsule containing large, oval, shiny, bean-like, highly poisonous seeds with variable brownish mottling. Castor seeds have a warty appendage called the caruncle, which is a type of elaiosome. The caruncle promotes the dispersal of the seed by ants (myrmecochory).
Castor-oil plant | Description, Uses, & Ricin | Britannica
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Castor-oil plant, large perennial plant of the spurge family, grown commercially for the pharmaceutical and industrial uses of its oil and for use in landscaping. The oil-rich beanlike seeds contain the poison ricin, one …
Castor oil - Wikipedia
WEBCastor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans, the seeds of the plant Ricinus communis. [1] The seeds are 40 to 60 percent oil. [2] It is a colourless or pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor. Its boiling point is 313 …
Ricinus communis L. fruit extract inhibits migration/invasion, …
WEBOct 10, 2019 · The current study reports the mechanistic details of anti-cancer activities of the fruit extract of Ricinus communis L. (RCFE), commonly known as castor bean plant. Oil and seeds of this plant are widely used in folk medicine as purgative, against worm infestation and arthritis.
Ricinus communis - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
WEBThe fruits are small, round, red, green, or purple capsules that are covered with dense spines. The capsule turns brown as it matures. They measure 0.5 to 1-inch in diameter and contain three seeds. The seeds are smooth, shiny, and mottled black, gray, brown, yellow-brown, and maroon and white.
Castor Bean, Ricinus communis – Wisconsin Horticulture
WEBCastor bean is an evergreen herbaceous or semi-woody large shrub or small tree. This robust tender perennial can grow to 40 feet tall, developing woody stems over a few years in frost-free climates.
Castor Oil Benefits, Uses, Dosage and Side Effects - Dr. Axe
WEBJan 30, 2023 · Castor oil benefits are surprisingly broad. It possesses natural stimulant laxative properties; can work for hair growth and dry skin; has been shown to boost lymphatic, circulatory and immune health; can help treat arthritis and more.
Castor Oil: Uses and Benefits - WebMD
WEBSep 19, 2023 · 5 min read. What Is Castor Oil? Castor oil is a thick, odorless oil made from the seeds of the castor plant. Its use dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was likely used as fuel for lamps...
Castor oil plant - New World Encyclopedia
WEBThe fruit is a spiny, greenish capsule or seed pod. This seed pod has three sections, or carpels, with each carpel having a single seed. At maturity, the three sections split apart and as the carpel dries, it splits open and the seed is ejected, often with substantial force.
15 Amazing Benefits of Castor Oil - Organic Facts
WEBJan 28, 2020 · The health benefits of castor oil include improved skin and hair care, and providing relief from rheumatism, menstrual disorders, and constipation. It is also said to help in inducing labor and improving lactation.