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2. Castor oil - Wikipedia

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   Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans, the seeds of the plant Ricinus communis. [1] The seeds are 40 to 60 percent oil. [ 2 ] It is a colourless or pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor.

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

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   Castor oil has no effect on cataracts, an age-related condition that causes cloudy vision, floaters or glaucoma, which occurs when fluid accumulates and damages the optic nerve, Dr. Vicki Chan, a ...

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

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   Castor oil is a type of vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant (ricinus communis), which is naturally found in parts of Africa, India and South America, Dr. Joshua Zeichner ...

5. Ricinoleic acid - Wikipedia

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   Ricinoleic acid, formally called 12-hydroxy-9-cis-octadecenoic acid, is a fatty acid.It is an unsaturated omega-9 fatty acid [1] and a hydroxy acid.It is a major component of the seed oil obtained from the seeds of castor plant (Ricinus communis L., Euphorbiaceae), the plant that produces ricin.

6. Ricinus - Wikipedia

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   Ricinus communis, the castor bean [1] or castor oil plant, [2] is a species of perennial flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole species in the monotypic genus , Ricinus , and subtribe , Ricininae .

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

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   Although castor oil has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it can’t reach your organs, even through navel pulling—so any potential benefits would be from topical use, says Dr. Bechtold.

8. List of unproven and disproven cancer treatments - Wikipedia

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   Castor oil – an oil made from the seeds of the castor oil plant. The claim has been made that applying it to the skin can help cure cancer. However, according to the American Cancer Society, "available scientific evidence does not support claims that castor oil on the skin cures cancer or any other disease." [66]

9. Helen Mirren loves castor oil for her hair, nails and skin - AOL

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   The much-maligned castor oil is a surprising celeb-loved skincare staple that's used to promote eyebrow, lash and hair growth, to moisturize skin and to help reduce the appearance of blemishes ...