Organic Black Castor Oil - Himalayan Harvest CAS Number: 8001-79-4

INCI Name: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil. 
EINECS Number: 232-293-8. 
Chemical Formula: C₅₇H₁₀₄O₉.

We looked into the chemical composition and the production methods of each type of castor oil to understand the benefits and side effects when it comes to hair growth and promoting hair health.

The difference between castor oil and black castor oil – is in the way the oil is extracted from the castor plant beans. While in both cases castor bean gets pressed to extract oil from it, the traditional way to produce Black Castor Oil is to roast the beans of the castor plant first (a process not too dissimilar to coffee), grind them into a thick paste and then boil it in a pot of hot water.

In contrast, regular castor oil is produced by cold-pressing the same beans, by putting them raw through a press – without roasting and without the high temperatures. The base remains the same: a simple castor bean and the main active component, ricinoleic acid is present in both oils. This makes either oil equally effective in improving hair growth and helping with hair loss.

• Hair Growth and Scalp: Black castor oil's alkalinity helps open the hair cuticle, allowing nutrients to penetrate more deeply. It is widely used to stimulate the scalp, strengthen roots, and promote growth in thick or textured hair.
• Moisturisation: Regular castor oil is often preferred for sensitive skin and fine hair because it is lighter and less likely to cause irritation. It is excellent for general skin hydration and reducing frizz.
• Skin Health: Both oils are used to treat acne, scars, and fungal infections due to their antimicrobial properties. Black castor oil is specifically noted for its "cleaning power" due to the ash content.
• General Wellness: Users report that black castor oil can help ease joint pain and menstrual cramps when used in a compress.

Is there any difference between Black Castor oil and the term Jamaican black Castor oil?
Jamaica produces a lot of the castor oil plant export, A Big amount the oil which is commonly called Jamaican black castor oil However A large amount Jamaican Black Castor Oil on the market is simply using the term but the oil is originating from India. 
Our supply of black castor oil and castor oil comes from an organic farm in Nepal at the base of the Himalayan mountains. 

The rictus plant is affected by climate and altitude and it is important is that the farm is certified organic and the extraction process, the shipping, the storage and the decanting of the oil is treated with respect to where and how it is going to be used. referring to the fact that this oil is rubbed onto pregnant ladies stomachs etc we have paid close attention to this and have made sure that the oil that sell has not come in contact with plastics and is hexane free. We decanter direct from steel barrels into amber glass bottles and sealed with either organic approved wadded caps or with a cork and wax.