Most newborns have some yellowing of the skin, or jaundice. This is called physiological jaundice. It is often most noticeable when the baby is 2 to 4 days old. Most of the time it does not cause problems and goes away within 2 weeks.
The following functions have been reported for these ingredients. Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil consists primarily of the oils of fatty acids. Ninety percent of the fatty acids in Castor Oil are ricinoleic acid which is a monounsaturated, 18-carbon fatty acid. Castor Oil maintains its fluidity at both extremely high and low temperatures.
Castor oil is a discutient, or a substance that dissolves and removes abnormal growths, cysts or swellings. It is widely used as an antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal agent that has been used topically to treat many kinds of health problems including pain reduction, boosting the immune system and correcting digestive issues.