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Practical Reasons to Stock a Bottle of Castor Oil at Home

Practical Reasons to Stock a Bottle of Castor Oil at Home

Discover the unexpected therapeutic applications of castor oil, including its role as a natural mascara, moisturizer and even a potential aid for sleep and relief from colic.

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  • Castor oil is considered one of the world’s oldest drugs, perhaps most well-known for its laxative effects and ability to induce labor in pregnant women — although I don’t recommend using it for the latter purpose

  • While castor beans have notable anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, antibacterial, wound-healing and laxative properties, they a…

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