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.
About. Known for its plethora of benefits and uses, castor oil is a vegetable oil squeezed out from the seeds of castor plant, Ricinus communis, found in Africa and India. But use of castor oil is limited not only to India, it is used all over the world for its medicinal properties.