[Castor oil supply and sales] Here are some points you should pay attention to regarding the safety of castor oil

Castor oil is a triglyceride of fatty acids. Castor oil is found in castor seeds and its content is 35% to 57.%.” It is extracted by squeezing or solvent Castor oil is prepared by this method. It is an almost colorless or slightly yellow clear and viscous liquid with slight odor; light taste and then slightly pungent. It is easily soluble in ethanol and can be mixed with absolute ethanol, chloroform, ether or glacial acetic acid.

The following points should be noted regarding the safety of castor oil:

1. If used and stored according to specifications, it will not decompose and avoid contact with oxidants. Castor oil is a triglyceride of fatty acids. The composition of fatty acids is approximately ricinoleic acid (87%); oleic acid (7%); linoleic acid Oleic acid (3%); palmitic acid (2%); stearic acid (1%) and trace amounts of dihydroxystearic acid. Flammable when heated.

2. This product is low in toxicity and cannot be eaten. It is used as a laxative in medicine. Medicinal castor oil must be cold-rolled with a water press in advance, and the temperature should not exceed 50°C, otherwise harmful substances will enter the oil and it cannot be used medicinally.

　3. Keep the container sealed, put it in a tight container, and store it in a cool, dry place.

4. Castor oil used as a labor induction meal may cause strong side effects. Taking castor oil and its products before delivery may cause strong uterine contractions during labor, and may cause symptoms such as heavy bleeding. Maternal life will be in danger. The 2005 Chinese Pharmacopoeia has stipulated that castor oil is a drug that pregnant women should not take. Contraindications: It is contraindicated during menstruation, pregnancy and patients with abdominal inflammation.