Castor oil is made from the seeds of the castor bean plant. Some people apply a castor oil "pack"—a towel immersed in castor oil—to their skin. Others claim rubbing castor oil directly into their ...

Discover the surprising benefits of castor oil, including how it might benefit your sex life.

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Castor oil packs can be used up to three times per week.Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, which may reduce inflammation.The packs are generally safe but can ...

Cultures around the world have used castor oil for thousands of years as a natural healing remedy. In the Mediterranean, it was thought to increase a woman’s lactation, while in Africa it was used to ...

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There are few things more annoying than feeling bloated. Sometimes it can down to trapped gas, menstrual issues or particular foods being heavy on the gut (why can’t pasta just love us back?), but ...

You must have heard about the benefits of castor oil when it comes to improving hair health. But the oil is not just limited to this. Did you know that massaging your navel aka belly button with ...

That’s a navel idea! Health care fanatics on social media are dousing their belly buttons and armpits with a supplement spray they believe relieves stress, improves sleep and eases muscle soreness. “I ...

If you’ve been on a quest to enhance your lashes, you likely resort to using eyelash serums, false lashes, eyelash extensions, hair growth supplements, and other such products. But, if you’re someone ...

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