If you have been trying to grow your hair but are having a hard time, it may be that your scalp is inflamed. An inflamed scalp can be caused by several things such as excessive scratching, bacteria or fungus. As a result, the scalp and hair follicles become damaged and it results in hair thinning and loss. Because jamaican black castor oil rids the scalp of toxins, unwanted disease, is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, it is perfect as an anti-inflammatory treatment. When applied to the scalp the oil will repair and heal so that the hair can begin to grow to its full potential. Hair will not grow out of a scalp that is inflamed.