Castor Bean Seeds (Ricinus communis)

Castor beans are scientifically known as Ricinus communis that belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a flowering plant native to India, Eastern Africa, and Southeast Mediterranean Basin. It is a tender perennial that grows in warm weather conditions.

The castor bean seeds are also used to make oil. That oil is mostly used for industrial applications. But the nutrients in the castor bean seeds also give some health benefits like treating jaundice, liver-related problems, cleansing the bowels, preventing skin problems, treating rheumatism, lumbago, and sciatica.