Castor Oil is an ancient oil that is expeller pressed from castor beans. The beans grow worldwide and especially in tropical regions. Our oil is USP food grade and is basically tasteless and odorless Castor Oil is a natural emollient to the skin. ... *
Castor Oil is WONDERFUL! "Great size for the price. Very happy with the product. Heard about it through my Dad who was diagnosed as a diabetic about five years ago. Now he gets cut more easily and says that castor oil heals skin so greatly that it renders one's skin baby-l..." -- Genevieve (Realtor, Teacher)
* Please Note: Traditional Use information is provided as a courtesy only. Although we have done our best to review the validity of these uses and we continue to revise this information as new data emerges, the traditional uses indicated on this page for this product may be wrong. This information is based on Traditional and Folklore Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA and is not necessarily based on scientific evidence from any source. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
Castor Oil is an ancient oil that is expeller pressed from castor beans. The beans grow worldwide and especially in tropical regions. Our oil is USP food grade and is basically tasteless and odorless Castor Oil is a natural emollient to the skin.
The Story of Castor Oil
The castor oil plant (Ricinus communis), also called palma Christi, native to western Asia and Africa, bears bean-like seeds. These are the castor beans from which castor oil has been pressed since antiquity. It is one of the oldest medicinal prescriptions, used throughout the ages as a purgative for all ills of the stomach, spleen, bowels, uterus, and as a cure for intestinal worms. A concoction of its roots was used to relieve kidney and bladder troubles; and an infusion of its leaves as a remedy for scabby, rash, itch and inflammation of the eye. Castor oil is still used today as a purgative for constipation and tapeworms, much to the displeasure of both children and adults.
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Directions
Our Castor Oil can be taken internally for its laxative effect or be applied to the skin as a softener.
Castor Oil Packs
Soak a flannel or other absorbent cloth that is folded for extra thickness in a good quality castor oil until saturated. Place the soaked cloth in a glass casserole dish and warm in the oven at about 350 degrees until nice and hot, but not scalding. Place over the affected area (pelvis, breast, etc.), cover with a plastic bag (to keep it from leaking oil), a small towel, and hot water bottle or heating pad to keep it warm. Keep in place for about 45 minutes. It is best to do a castor oil pack at least 5 days a week, usually in the evening, or other times it is convenient. The castor oil has active constituents called lectins that are absorbed into a local area and call forth and activate the immune system to help remove tumors, cysts, and promote healing. Edgar Cayce wrote extensively about the healing powers of castor oil.
Additional Information
In 1948, with the natural food and supplement industry in its infancy, an entrepreneur named Paul Richard bought Fearn-Soya Foods, a manufacturer of grain and legume-based products in the Chicago area, for $900. Thus began a six-decade legacy of supplying consumers nationwide with high-quality, affordable nutritional products.
Paul carefully nurtured his fledgling business until 1960, when his son, Elwood Richard, inherited part ownership in Fearn and became the company's president. Elwood adopted his father's ideals concerning health and well being, including his vision of making quality supplements and natural foods available to the public at prices they could afford. Elwood opened the first of many fruitful yield retail stores in the Chicago area devoted to natural products, and, as time passed, both Fearn-Soya and the company's retail chain grew and prospered under Elwood's leadership.
As the industry grew, Elwood was surprised to find Fearn products in a local supermarket sold at prices lower than his own store. He realized that he must change his business strategy to compete with the larger retail chains. Elwood vowed that high prices would never again drive customers from health food stores. It was time for a health food store committed to courteous service, in-depth knowledge of natural products and better nutritional value at affordable prices.
Elwood began manufacturing his own supplements to increase savings that he could then pass along to the consumer. These products were labeled under the NOW® brand, which stands for Natural, Organic and Wholesome; values that define the original vision of Paul Richard, and hold true to this day.
From these humble beginnings, NOW® has grown from a fledgling regional brand to a leader in the natural food and supplement industry with an inventory of over 1,800 products, including nutritional supplements, natural foods, supporting literature and retail supplies.
"It is our belief that natural products are better than their synthetic counterparts and produce better results in human nutrition. Therefore, wherever possible, we strive to produce products that contain natural ingredients with the belief that this is better for our customers....I assure you that our time-honored promise to you remains the same as it has been for over 40 years - to offer you unsurpassed quality at the best value."
Great size for the price. Very happy with the product. Heard about it through my Dad who was diagnosed as a diabetic about five years ago. Now he gets cut more easily and says that castor oil heals skin so greatly that it renders one's skin baby-like soft and healed!
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Genevieve
(Profession: Realtor, Teacher)
The product exceeded beyong my expectations and I was able to use it in more ways than initially intended. I am very pleased.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
