Castor oil seeds removed from dried pods which break open easily; seeds have markings and are ready to be pressed for its oil.

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Castor oil seeds contain around 50% oil rich in triglycerides with ricinolein and very small amount of ricin which is a poison. Seeds are ready to be pressed to take out its oil which has excellent properties for use in medicine, pharmaceutics, ayurvedic medicines, and industries. The oil can heal wounds and common ailments and is also known as 'Palma Christi'.

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Location: Gujarat, India.
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Keywords: castor, christ., communis, eranda, oil, palm, ricin, ricinolein, ricinus, sanskrit, seeds.