castor plant seeds for sale Wild Castor Oil – Liven Cyprus

castor plant seeds for sale Wild Castor Oil – Liven CyprusThe Castor oil tree (Ricinus communis) is a plant that can be found in many parts of the world and is thought to originate from Africa. It grows fast and produces red flowers that turn into spiny seed pods. Inside they contain the castor beans. Castor plants grow very well on the banks of rivers and lakes. During summer and fall we collect the ripe castor seeds from the coastal areas of Cyprus. We separate the seeds by hand. Then, in small batches we

The Castor oil tree (Ricinus communis) is a plant that can be found in many parts of the world and is thought to originate from Africa. It grows fast and produces red flowers that turn into spiny seed pods. Inside they contain the castor beans. Castor plants grow very well on the banks of rivers and lakes.

During summer and fall we collect the ripe castor seeds from the coastal areas of Cyprus. We separate the seeds by hand. Then, in small batches we cold-press them in our expeller and slowly filter the oil without using heat or chemicals. It is a very slow process with multiple filtration steps, and we are only able to produce about 100ml of castor oil per day at maximum capacity, due to the viscosity and heavy nature of castor oil.

The ricin remains in the pulp after the pure oil is extracted from the bean and thus, is not contained in castor oil. Our castor oil is unrefined, viscous and has a strong nutty smell and pale yellow appearance.

In the ancient Egyptian medical literature, castor bean is mentioned as kiki. The seeds of this plant resemble the bodies of ticks. Theophrastus, refers to the plant as "κρότων" (tick). The genus Ricinus means also "tick" in Latin. During the Middle Ages, the plant was called "palma Christi" as the leaves of the Castor plant look like a hand. It's also a reference to the healing power of the oil, literally the palm of Christ. 

Castor oil has been used as a healing agent since ancient times. Dioscourides mentions the use of castor oil in oil packs and even in the oil lamps. Castor oil is a widely popular carrier oil for haircare as it's considered to promote follicle growth (that's why we include it in our Hair and Beard Oil).

In traditional medicine, Castor oil is used to treat skin conditions and reduce inflammation (See our Body Wellness Oil).

In recent times, Edgar Cayce, known as the father of holistic health and the "sleeping prophet" recommended the use of castor oil for various health problems and popularized its use. It is most often prescribed for correcting imbalances of the abdominal organs, as well as for muscle and other connective tissue injuries, as well as a variety of skin and hair conditions.

Our castor oil is 100% pure, unrefined and hexane free.

The main components of our castor oil are: Ricinoleic acid (80%), Palmitic acid (10%), Linoleic acid (4%), and Oleic acid (3%).

For external use only. Do not apply in open wounds.

Product Information:

All of our products are made with 100% natural extracts. As nature is diverse, each plant is unique, leading to variations in color and fragrance of our essential oils, seed and nut oils, and extracts.

Caution & Care:

Store in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat. If that is not possible, store it in the refrigerator. Do not use if allergic to any ingredients. Always conduct a patch test before applying to the skin.