Doctors weigh in on the pros and cons of navel pulling, an ancient practice that's going viral because of claims it helps with digestion, cramps and more.

Using the oil can also result in serious side effects, like nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, diarrhea, and irregular heartbeat. For people who are pregnant, castor oil can also cause early cramps. A ...

Wellness influencers are oiling their navels and armpits with a supplement spray that they believe helps with sleep and ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved castor oil as a natural laxative for relief from temporary constipation. When ingested, castor oil is broken down in the small intestine into ...

A small amount of castor oil can be ingested relieve occasional constipation and is safe when used at the right dosage as directed by a doctor, Dr. Adil Bharucha, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo ...

The internet is flooded with the suggestions of using Castor Oil for digestion, weight loss, melting belly fat and dissolving ...

Many of us associate castor oil as a thick, tasteless edible oil to relieve constipation or for beauty remedies such as ...

Castor Oil: Is It Safe For Constipation? Research suggests that castor oil works as a stimulant laxative for reducing constipation when taken by mouth. But it is not safe for everyone? Find out ...

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, castor oil — which is pressed or extracted from castor beans — is approved for just one medicinal use: as a laxative. Here’s what castor ...

Castor oil is primarily known for its laxative properties. It is often used as a natural remedy for relieving constipation. The oil's active ingredient, ricinoleic acid, stimulates the intestines ...

Castor Oil: Is It Safe For Constipation? Research suggests that castor oil works as a stimulant laxative for reducing constipation when taken by mouth. But it is not safe for everyone? Find out ...