Castor oil, endaru thel in Sinhala, is pressed from the seeds of the castor plant, Ricinus communis, and sold by Bowatte in Kandy. It is a thick, colourless to pale yellow oil with a faint, slightly nutty smell.
How it is used
- Massaged into the scalp and combed through the hair.
- Smoothed onto the skin, often mixed with a lighter oil because it is so thick.
- See the label before any other use.
Sizes
30ml, 60ml, 180ml, 375ml and 750ml bottles.
Storage
Keep the bottle closed in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight.
Read the label before use, and ask a doctor or an Ayurvedic physician first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care.
Bowatte Beheth Shalawa is an Ayurvedic family business in Kandy, founded in 1914 by the Ayurvedic physician Dr H. B. Bowatte.
