August 4, 2024 by Veronique Seidel, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCastor oil, which was once used by fascists in Italy as punishment because of its quick-acting laxative effect, is now a weight-loss trend on TikTok. Not drinking it, but rubbing it on your belly. Influencers are also pouring it in their belly buttons and...
Written by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | Reviewed by Christina Palmer, MD Key takeaways: Castor oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine as a natural substance thought to have healing properties.There is evidence that castor oil can help relieve constipation, induce labor, and soften skin. Some people use castor oil to promote hair...
Written by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | Reviewed by Christina Palmer, MD Key takeaways: Castor oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine as a natural substance thought to have healing properties.There is evidence that castor oil can help relieve constipation, induce labor, and soften skin. Some people use castor oil to promote hair...
Castor oil can help moisturize the skin, reduce irritation, and ease eczema flare-ups. bdspn/Getty Images Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition affecting 1 in 10 people in America. It causes extremely dry, itchy, and painful skin patches. Excessive scratching can lead to blisters and skin infections and interfere with daily life. There is no cure for eczema. However, proper skin care,...
