Description
Technical & Manufacturing Relevance:
Ricinus communis is an important pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, Ayurvedic, and cosmetic raw material. Castor oil is extensively used for laxative formulations, joint and muscle care, skin and hair applications, excipient/binder use, and medicated oils. In Ayurveda (Eranda), it is valued for Vata-balancing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and detoxifying properties.
Note: Raw castor seeds contain ricin (toxic protein); only properly processed oil or detoxified materials are used in manufacturing.
Applicable Dosage Forms:
Softgels, Syrups, Medicated oils, Capsules, Topical creams & balms, Tablets (as excipient), Hair & skin care products
Pharmacopoeial / Quality Notes:
– Supplied as pharmaceutical-grade castor oil, detoxified derivatives, or standardized extracts
– Oil typically meets IP/BP/USP pharmacopeial standards
– Seeds are not used directly; toxicity controls are mandatory
– Suitable for AYUSH, FSSAI (where permitted), pharmaceutical, and cosmetic export formulations
Manufacturing Support:
We provide pharmacopeial-grade castor oil, AYUSH-compliant processing, custom formulation, and bulk/third-party manufacturing with complete COA, MSDS, stability, microbial & heavy-metal documentation, ensuring safe, compliant resale and international distribution as per destination-country regulations.
