Castor oil is a vegetable oil that is derived from the seeds of the castor plant, which is native to Africa but now grows in many other parts of the world. The oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that has numerous health and beauty benefits.

Castor oil is commonly produced and used in India, where it has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional remedies. India is one of the largest producers and exporters of castor oil in the world, and the country’s quality standards for castor oil production are generally considered to be high.

Indian castor oil is often preferred by manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial products due to its high quality and relatively low cost. Indian castor oil is also known for its high content of ricinoleic acid, which is the key active ingredient in the oil.