Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Castor oil packs can be used up to three times per week.Castor oil contains ricinoleic ...

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 ...

Some social media users say they rub castor oil directly onto their stomachs or into their belly button for health benefits. Castor oil “packs” are a popular natural treatment. Users claim it can ...

Castor oil is a trendy natural remedy with ancient roots. The oil has been used by people around the world for a variety of purposes for thousands of years. Recently, thanks to social media's wellness ...

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 ...

Castor oil packs are trending online for their supposed benefits—better digestion, reduced inflammation and hormone balance. But do they really work?

Does rubbing castor oil in your belly button have any health benefits? Experts explain how "naval pulling" with castor oil ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From slugging to mouth-taping, there’s no shortage of social media trends claiming to fix, well, just ...

On social media, castor oil has become a popular trend for various uses, from hair growth to weight loss. There have been millions of posts about the vegetable oil on TikTok, with many creators ...

Castor Oil and Warm Water: The seed of the Ricinuscommunis plant was offered up in traditional medicine long ago as castor oil. Even as it has been widely recognised to have certain topical effects, ...

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 ...