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2. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Castor oil is a glyceride that is hydrolyzed by pancreatic lipase to ricinoleic acid, which produces laxative action by an unknown mechanism. Properties. Site of action: colon, small intestine (see below) [citation needed] Onset of action: 2–6 hours; Examples: castor oil [3]

3. Castor oil - Wikipedia

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   Castor oil has been used orally to relieve constipation or to evacuate the bowel before intestinal surgery. [12] The laxative effect of castor oil is attributed to ricinoleic acid, which is produced by hydrolysis in the small intestine. [12] Use of castor oil for simple constipation is medically discouraged because it may cause violent diarrhea ...

4. Does Rubbing Castor Oil In Your Belly Button Help You ... - AOL

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   However, when taken orally, castor oil can help with stomach issues like constipation. Castor oil can have a laxative effect, says Dr. Ring. (In fact, ...

5. Castor oil is going viral for clearing skin, growing hair and ...

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   Castor oil can be taken orally as an over-the-counter stimulant laxative to relieve occasional constipation, Dr. Adil Bharucha, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic, tells TODAY.com.

6. Don't rub castor oil in your eyes, doctors say, no matter ...

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   It's considered safe to take as a laxative, but because of potentially severe side effects like vomiting and dizziness, castor oil isn't widely used anymore. That hasn’t stopped TikTokers from ...

7. Ricinus - Wikipedia

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   Translated in 1872, it describes castor oil as a laxative. [29] The use of castor bean oil (eranda) in India has been documented since 2000 BC in lamps and in local medicine as a laxative, purgative, and cathartic in Unani, Ayurvedic, siddha and other ethnomedical systems. Traditional Ayurvedic and siddha medicine considers castor oil the king ...

8. Mineral oil - Wikipedia

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   Mineral oil is used as a laxative to alleviate constipation by retaining water in stool and the intestines. [11] Although generally considered safe, as noted above, there is a concern of mist inhalation leading to serious health conditions such as pneumonia. [12] Mineral oil can be administered either orally [13] or rectally. [14]

9. Can I Use Castor Oil for Hair Growth? A Dermatologist ...

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   Kate Blanc Cosmetics Castor Oil is a triple-threat. In addition to encouraging new growth around a skimpy hairline or a widening part, it's also great for treating dry ends and flaky scalps.