OIL FROM THE CASTOR BEAN has multiple commercial uses in addition to the historical use as a laxative

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a bit toxic by all accounts is this plant and its parts

It has been used to punish children and the FDA apparently found it generally safe (WIKI). It does have some ricin, so it probably depends on how you prepare it.

I just plan on looking at it in the garden.

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