Information AboutCastor Oil |
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Castor oil is extremely versatile and unique in its composition, maintaining its fluidity at both extremely high and low temperatures. Castor oil consists of 90 % Fatty Acid . It is also a major source of Sebacic Acid . Castor oil and its derivatives have applications in the manufacturing of Soap s, Lubricant s, hydraulic and Brake Fluid s, Paint s, Dye s, Coating s, Ink s, cold resistant Plastics , Wax es and polishes, Nylon , Pharmaceuticals and Perfume s. Highly refined and dried Castor oil is also used as a Dielectric fluid in some high voltage Capacitor s. The Poison Ricin is made from the Byproduct s in the manufacture of castor oil. About 1 % of global castor oil production goes into medical or health store products. It is used to ease Constipation and as an Emetic to induce Vomit ing. Consumption of large amounts of castor oil (below lethal doses, such as one bottle) can induce Labor in near-term Pregnant women. It is notorious for its strong taste, which was for many years a standard gag in Comic Strip s, Animated Cartoon s, and '' The Little Rascals / Our Gang '' Short Film s. Castor Oyl , Olive's brother in the comic strip '' Thimble Theatre '' was named for it. Medicinal Uses of Castor Oil Castor oil seems to heal joint pains, stimulate and cleanse the lymphatic system, and thereby build immunity. Oil bath using castor oil is a traditional practice in southern parts of India. Since it has a detoxifying effect on the body at a negligible cost, it is a commoners health aid. CASTOR OIL AS A TOOL OF POLITICAL TERROR In Fascist Italy under the regime of Benito Mussolini , castor oil was one of the tools of the Blackshirts . Political Dissident s were force-fed large quantities of castor oil by Fascist Paramilitary groups. This technique was said to have been originated by Gabriele D'Annunzio . Victims of this treatment would experience severe Diarrhea and Dehydration , often resulting in death. Sometimes when the blackshirts wished to make sure that the victim would die rather than simply be badly disabled, they would mix Gasoline with the castor oil. It is said that Mussolini's power was backed by "the Bludgeon and castor oil." SEE ALSO |
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