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 ...

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 ...

If you grew up in an Indian household, your grandparents must have handed you a spoonful of castor oil for just about everything. It was their cure-all. Turns out, they were not entirely wrong, at ...

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 ...

In today’s world, physical activity and strain on the body are more common than ever. Whether it’s from intense workouts, long hours at the desk, or just the wear and tear of daily life, muscle ...

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 ...

Dear Suzy: I've had monthly cramps for years, so I take lots of Motrin and Midol. My mom came over and put an old-fashioned castor oil pack on me. It worked like magic. Can I apply it regularly? What ...

Castor oil is not new, but recently it's being hailed on social media for its digestive, skin, hair and other health benefits. Here's what experts think. Castor oil is a trendy natural remedy with ...

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 ...

Remember when the “hot girls have stomach problems” movement went viral on TikTok? I’ve never felt more seen. I’ve tried what feels like a million natural remedies, but between hot lemon water in the ...