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2. 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 ...

3. 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.

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

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   People who are concerned about an allergic reaction can perform a patch test before using a castor oil pack. This involves applying a small amount of castor oil on the arm and waiting 24 hours to ...

5. 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 ...

6. 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.

7. 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 .

8. Sleep hygiene: What it is and how to establish a better ... - AOL

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   Ultimately, she says, creating a bedtime routine is really about taking stock of activities you enjoy and what relaxes you, and leaning into those before bed. For some people, a solid bedtime ...

9. Ricin - Wikipedia

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   Ricin (/ ˈ r aɪ s ɪ n / RY-sin) is a lectin (a carbohydrate-binding protein) and a highly potent toxin produced in the seeds of the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis.The median lethal dose (LD 50) of ricin for mice is around 22 micrograms per kilogram of body weight via intraperitoneal injection.