Castor Oil
2 articles, from the basics to the full research. Each one answers first, then goes as deep as you want.
Read in order
- Does castor oil really treat inflammation, skin, hair and constipation? 3 min What ricinoleic acid, the main fatty acid in castor oil, does in the body: a stimulant laxative acting through EP3 receptors, a capsaicin-like anti-inflammatory in animal studies, and a skin-conditioning cosmetic ingredient.
- Do castor oil packs work for constipation, pain, or 'detox'? 5 min Castor oil packs are a folk remedy for constipation, pain, and 'detox'. What the one pack study found, what is untested, and the pregnancy and heat cautions.