Kent Mathewson is pictured in Mexico with a Castor Bean Plant. He is giving a lecture on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Hurlbut Church in Chautauqua Institution. CHAUTAUQUA – What do King Tut, Cleopatra, ...

However, its use should be approached with caution, especially during pregnancy and for certain medical conditions. Castor oil, derived from the castor bean plant through cold-pressing of seeds ...

The castor bean plant grows abundantly in India, and its leaves have long been used for relieving pain and swelling. However, castor oil extracted from its seeds is even more powerful, offering a ...