Aavanakku

Aavanakku plant
Castor oil plant
Its seeds contain oil. The oil extraced is called castor oil. This is widely used in Ayurvedic medicines and beauty enhancers etc. Its also used to make body ointments and hair colouring. India, china and Brazil are the topmost countries in its cultivation. According to Ayurveda it is mainly used for medicines for Arthritis.