Castor oil is derived from the seeds of the castor plant, which is native to India. It’s thought to be useful for everything from fighting allergic reactions on your skin to stimulating hair growth ...

Castor oil is a trendy natural remedy with ancient roots. The oil has been used by people around the world for a variety of purposes for thousands of years. Recently, thanks to social media's wellness ...

Castor seeds from Brazil will be ready for shipment during third quarter of 2024. Castor harvest season in Africa started as planned. Mr. Yoash Zohar, CEO of Casterra states: "Current castor yields ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Castor bean (ricinus communis). Photo from mobot.org. Q • Three years ago, I planted castor beans in my garden, and they thrived.

Are castor bean seeds available? I haven't been able to find them for 20 years. I grew this large, colorful and extremely fast-growing plant when we lived in Wisconsin. Will it grow in this part of ...

The Defense Department’s top spokeswoman on Wednesday said the suspicious substance found in envelopes sent to the Pentagon earlier this week was castor seeds, which can be made into the toxin ricin. ...

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 as well as for medicinal and beauty ...

A 37-year-old Spokane man being held in jail without bail has been charged with sending a ricin-laced letter to a federal judge. The letter is one of five authorities say were intercepted carrying a ...