- Castor oil is extracted from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis) a traditional plant in the tropics of Africa and Asia. It has a long history of widespread use for thousands of years to the present. The ancient Egyptians used it as an effective skin care oil and was used in Indian Ayurvedic recipes. - 100% pure organic Castor Oil from cold pressing process (solvent-Free) undecolorized & undeodorized maintains all the true natural properties of Castor Oil a very high source of omega-9 ricinoleic acid about 90% which is a unique element of Castor Oil that differs from oil obtained from other plants. - Castor Oil also contains Omega-6 Linoleic acid Omega-9 Oleic acid and other important substances such as carotenoid Vitamin E (tocopherol tocotrienol) phytosterol phenolic compound etc.