What are Red Castor Seeds - Lal Arandi Beej - (Ricinus communis):

Red Castor Seeds are derived from Ricinus communis plant that grows in north-eastern Africa (i.e., Somalia and possibly Ethiopia).

Currently, naturalized populations of Ricinus communis can be found across the African continent, from the Atlantic coast to the Red Sea, from Tunisia to South Africa, and on islands in the Indian Ocean.

It is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions of America, many temperature areas of Europe, and India. In South India, the Tamil local name is amanakku.

Ricinus communis is a fast-growing shrub or small tree which is a highly prolific and precocious producer of toxic seeds, very adaptable to different environments and has been widely distributed by man.

It is reported invasive or weedy in many countries particularly in the tropics and since dense thickets shade out native flora it is able to have negative impacts on biodiversity.

Other Names: Khirwa’, Taartaqa, Kiki, Jaar, Bherenda, Castor-oil Plant, Castor Bean, Rizinus, Christuspalme, Hundsbaum, Läusebaum, Römische Bohne, Wunderbaum, Erandio, Erando, Dibeli, Arand, Arandi, Rendi, Andi, Harlu, Manda, Oudala Gida, Aran, Banangir, Ricinus communis Linn, Erand, Erandi, Khora, Bedanjeer, Khirwa, Arind, Erand, Gandharvahasta, Bedanjir, Arandi, Arrand

Uses of Castor Seeds (Lal Erandi Beej):

Castor Seeds are seeds from the castor plant, Ricinus communis. Castor Seeds are used as a food source and medicine. The seeds come in many different colors, including brown, black, green, red, and white.

Castor Seed Oil is extracted from these seeds by pressing them. This oil is used in soap making and as a lubricant. It is also used in paints or as an ink. The seed cake contains protein and fat that can be fed to animals to help them gain weight or used as fertilizer. The cake is poisonous and cannot be fed to animals because it can cause serious illness when consumed by animals who eat it!

Castor Seeds are also used in biodiesel production because they contain high amounts of fatty acids which are used to produce fuel for cars! Castor Seeds has been used for centuries as a remedy for skin and hair care, as well as for medical purposes. It's been used to treat rheumatism, menstrual disorders, and constipation. Castor beans are also known to help induce labor and improve lactation.

Benefits of Castor Seeds (Erandi Beej):

The health benefits of Castor Seeds include boosting immunity, skin and hair care, and relieving rheumatism, menstrual disorders, and constipation. It also helps in inducing labor and improving lactation.