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 ...

Castor oil packs are a natural remedy that is claimed to help with a number of issues, such as poor liver function, constipation, and menstrual cramps. The packs are cloths or specially made pads that ...

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 ...

Well+Being I tried the viral castor oil pack, here’s what happened. Castor oil packs are trending online for their supposed benefits—better digestion, reduced inflammation and hormone balance. But do ...

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Castor oil packs have gained popularity on social media platforms like TikTok, where users claim they help with inflammation and weight loss. However, experts caution that while castor oil is ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Since castor oil is very thick, ...

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 ...