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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A castor oil pack is a piece of cloth soaked in castor oil and placed on the skin for its potential health benefits. People use them for various reasons, including digestive support, pain relief, and ...

Cautions with castor oil packs Avoid using castor oil packs if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding or chestfeeding. The effects of castor oil on a baby aren’t known. Do not heat a castor oil pack in the ...

A simple piece of cloth soaked in golden oil has been quietly revolutionizing health routines across the country. This ancient remedy, once relegated to grandmother’s medicine cabinet, is experiencing ...

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Before she goes to bed, Lisa Brezinski slathers on a thick, sticky layer of castor oil — often on her stomach, but sometimes on her neck or over her upper abdomen. Then, she wraps herself up with ...

A castor oil pack is a natural remedy that is claimed to help with a number of issues, such as poor liver function, constipation, and menstrual cramps. The pack is a cloth or a specially made pad that ...

In a viral TikTok video with over 3.8 million views, Sports Illustrated model Ellie Thuman (@elliethumannlol) said she experienced some uncomfortable side effects after using the oil. “I woke up at ...