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 ...

Though more research is still needed, the reason castor oil has great potential for arthritis joint pain is due to its castor ...

Yates points out that castor beans themselves are “considered to ... incorporate the ingredient into your haircare routine. When using a DIY castor oil treatment, Kandasamy recommends repeating ...

Castor oil, derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis), has a rich history as a health and wellness aid – and is now attracting widespread interest online. In traditional ...

castor oil — which is pressed or extracted from castor beans — is approved for just one medicinal use: as a laxative. Here’s what castor oil can — and can’t — do. Todd Heisler/The New ...

Ahead of its 10th anniversary next year, BASF has revealed that its sustainable castor bean program, Pragati, has now certified more than 8,000 farmers and yields have increased significantly. The ...