MangoStar_Studio/Getty Images Castor oil is made from “castor beans” — the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. Some people traditionally use castor oil for several health conditions. The soaking ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Castor oil is a thick, odorless oil made from the seeds of the castor plant. Its use dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was likely used as fuel for lamps as well as for medicinal and beauty ...

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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, ...