The Basics On Ricinus Communis
What is Ricinus Communis?
What are other names for Ricinus Communis?
SAPONIFIED RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) OIL
What is Ricinus Communis used for?
Castor oil remains a popular natural treatment for common conditions like constipation and skin ailments and is used in many natural beauty products. There appears to be limited scientific research on the benefits of castor seed oil or Ricinoleic Acid in treatments for skincare. One study suggested that Castor oil and Ricinoleic Acid can enhance the transdermal penetration of other chemicals1. Castor oil and glycerol ricinoleate were found to absorb UV light with a maximum absorbance of 270nm1.
How Ricinus Communis is classified
Plant Extracts, Emollients
Recommendations for using Ricinus Communis during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Ricinus Communis During Pregnancy
What we know about using Ricinus Communis while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Ricinus Communis from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Ricinus Communis
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate. Int J Toxicol. 2007;26 Suppl 3:31-77. [PubMed] 2. lactmed. January 2006. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501875/. [PubMed] 3. Sousa N, Cabral G, Vieira P, Baldoni A, Arag√£o F. Bio-detoxification of ricin in castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) seeds. Sci Rep. 2017;7(1):15385. [PubMed]
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