Using a warm castor oil pack can give relief for muscle and joint pains, menstrual cramps, and improve respiratory health.

The primary difference in Jamaican black castor oil vs castor oil is the pH level of the finished product. Traditional cold-pressed castor oil tends to have a lower pH, making it fall on the more acidic side of the scale. In comparison, Jamaican black castor oil has a high pH for a more alkaline product.

Because of the alkalinity of Jamaican black castor oil, it is commonly used in a wide array of ailments including: acne, age spots, stretch marks and other skin blemishes, ringworm, fungal infections, sunburn, athlete’s foot, and sebaceous cysts.

Jamaican black castor oil is prepared by first roasting the castor beans. This results in oil that smells slightly burnt, because of the ash content.