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is 'ricinus communis' and this plant is not a member of the bean family. castor seeds contain between % and % oil that is rich in triglycerides, mainly ricinolein, and helps immensely in moisturizing and lubricating the skin. since centuries, castor oil or black castor oil has been used as remedies for
many disorders. besides being used as an edible oil, it is also used for producing cosmetics and other personal care products such as night creams, lipsticks, masks, etc. however, its seeds also contain ricin, a poison, which is also present in lower concentrations throughout the plant. ricin does not...
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