| The ingestion of azalea, oleander, castor bean, sago palm, Easter lily or yew plant material by an animal can be fatal. |
| Because castor beans are readily available, public health officials warn that ricin could be used for terrorism. |
| Preliminary studies have shown that granular materials containing castor oil have been less effective than liquid repellents. |
| Ricin is a toxin derived from the beans of the castor plant, and can easily be produced as an aerosol spray or fine powder. |
| The castor beans are highly toxic and death is likely with the consumption of even a small amount. |
| The hot castor oil pack is placed over the right side of the abdomen in the area of the lacteal ducts. |
