"Castor oil is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant oil which has been used for centuries for its therapeutic and medicinal benefits. Castor oil widely serves as a laxative and known to be effective against constipation. It can lubricate your bowels and make your system flow a little better. The anti-inflammatory properties of Castor oil makes it a good massage oil for aching joints, nerve inflammations, and sore muscles. Castor oil is useful for dry skin conditions, the lubricant in the Castor oil helps ease the roughness of the skin and acts as a soothing emollient."