Interested in trying castor oil packs? We spoke with health professionals about how to choose the best ones and use them safely. Here’s what they recommend.

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 ...

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Dear Pharmacist: 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?

When most people hear the words “castor oil” they cringe, bringing back childhood memories of their mom forcing a tablespoon down their mouth in order to move their bowels. Castor oil does indeed have ...

Castor oil, a natural cure celebrated for centuries, has been traditionally used to treat a wide range of health conditions. Sourced from the seeds of the castor plant, this oil is packed with ...

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 controls are popular, nontoxic ways to chase moles out of your yard. Moles dislike the smell of castor oil and simply leave the area. Most of the castor-oil products come in a concentrated ...

Mix two tablespoons of castor oil, sandalwood powder with a few drops of rose water. Apply it to your face and rinse it off after 20-30 minutes. Mix one tablespoon of castor oil, half a tablespoon of ...