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Castor oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. It consists primarily of ricinoleic acid (approximately 90%), a monounsaturated fatty acid, which gives it the unique properties that make it useful in both industry and medicine.
Castor oil is a colorless or pale yellow liquid with a distinctive taste and odor. It consists of a mixture of triglycerides in which about 90% of the fatty acids are ricinoleic. Oleic acid and linoleic acid are the other important components.
Castor oil and its derivatives are used in the manufacture of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, dyes, coatings, inks, cold-resistant plastics, waxes and polishes, nylon, and perfumes.
Etymology
The name probably comes from a confusion between the Ricinus plant that produces it and another plant, Vitex agnus-castus. An alternative etymology, however, suggests that it was used as a replacement for castoreum.
Food and preservatives
In the food industry, food grade castor oil is used in food additives, flavorings, candies (e.g. polyglycerol polyricinoleate in chocolate), as a mold inhibitor (stops rice, wheat and legumes from rotting) and in packaging. Polyoxyethylated castor oil (e.g. Kolliphor EL) is also used in the food industry.
Traditional medicine
The use of castor oil as a laxative is recorded in the Ebers Papyrus around 1550 BC, although it was used several centuries earlier.
Although it is used in traditional medicine to induce labor in pregnant women, there is no clinical evidence that castor oil is effective for dilating the cervix or inducing labor.
Skin and hair care
Castor oil has been used in cosmetic products including creams and as a moisturizer. Small amounts of castor oil are often used in cold-process soap to increase lather in the finished bar. It has also been used as a hair care enhancer in other products and for anti-dandruff and anti-hair loss properties.
Properties:
- Lubricating and emollient properties: Used in products for moisturizing skin and hair.
- Anti-inflammatory: The presence of ricinoleic acid makes it suitable for treating inflammation and skin irritations.
- Laxative: Castor oil is known for its laxative effect, stimulating bowel movements by increasing water absorption in the large intestine.
- Antimicrobial and antibacterial: Castor oil also has the ability to fight microorganisms and help heal wounds.
Returns Policy & Changes
Free shipping for all changes and returns until 14 calendar days after delivery. OR change of an object has never been easier with the new Stock Credit service by Avgerinos.
Necessary conditions are the presentation of the receipt/invoice inside the package and the condition of the products. The products must be like new and not opened or used. There are specific products that cannot be returned for health reasons. After we receive and check your return package, we will issue the corresponding Voucher/Gift Card with the same amount of money which you can use on our site.
In case the your products must be withdrawn fully we publish your refund using the same payment method you used was used for the original purchase.
The return costs are free of charge, excluding any additional costs incurred are due to your choice of delivery method used other than the cheapest standard delivery method that we we offer.
For all details you can Read our full refund and change policy here.
Address where they are carried out The returns are as follows: 138 Vasileos Konstantinou, Koropi 19400, T +30 210 6623565
Time & Hours Delivery
Delivery Time: (you calculate the start date as the shipping date, not the order date, and only business days are taken into account).
- Land destinations: 1-2 business days
- Island destinations: 2-3 working days
- Hard-to-reach areas: 2-5 business days
- Delivery days are from Monday - Friday.
- Delivery Hours: 9:00am- 6:00pm (Approximately)
Shipping Costs & Cash on Delivery
- With BOX NOW, shipping costs are €2.95.
- By COURIER, shipping costs for all of Greece are 4.50€.
- Cash on delivery is FREE
- Most parcels are up to 2kg, soEach additional kilo is charged at 1€.
avgerinospharmacy.gr cannot be held responsible for the consequences due to delayed delivery or loss of your package by the carrier or due to force majeure. In case of non-receipt of the package within the stated deadlines, an investigation will be carried out with the carrier and will last up to 15 days. During this period, no compensation or reshipment will be possible.
For all details you can read the full shipping & handling policy us here.
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