Question 1

can castor oil packs on the liver and milk thistle hav adverse side effects? i tried both a month ago and ever since been having pain in my liver area

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Milk thistle (silybum) is an herbal supplement that contains silymarin, a flavenoid compound that is said to reduce liver inflammation - but this effect is not well defined. Side effects include occasional stomach upset and diarrhea. Allergic reactions can occur. Neither silybum nor castor oil should cause abdominal pain for a month. You may want to get this pain checked out by your doctor.

Question 2

can you take castor oil everynight?

Accepted Answer

Really depends: It's relatively safe to take everyday for a short period time, but i would never recommend taking any laxative daily.

Question 3

how do i apply castor oil, topically?

Accepted Answer

Soaks: It's best to soak a piece of cloth with the castor oil, then place it over the area to be treated. The traditional material is flannel. You can also then place a heating pad over the cloth, but place something between them so that the heating pad doesn't come in contact with the castor oil.

Question 4

what is the dosage of castor oil to a kid of 2years?

Accepted Answer

5ml = 1 teaspoon: Caster oil is an old school remedy for constipation. I prefer MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) laxative powder (1/2 capful) mixed into a favorite 6-8 oz beverage daily until soft stool is achieved (5-7 days).

Question 5

has castor oil ever caused a misscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Ever?: It's really hard to say whether something has 'ever' happened because no one knows. Unless you have thought up something really unusual to do with the castor oil, the answer would be 'no.'.

Question 6

will castor oil help my sty?

Accepted Answer

Don't think so ?: A sty is a trapped collection of germs &amp; debris within an oil gland at a hair base. Why an oily substance would help it is confusing. Common 1st line treatments include a warm compress to increase local blood flow and natural healing.

Question 7

castor oil safe on eyelashes?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: Better ways of dealing with eye lash problems. Talk to  you eye doctor to give you guidance according to the specific problem.

Question 8

can castor oil treat lipomas?

Accepted Answer

No.: At present, the only known effective treatment for lipomas is surgical removal.

Question 9

will castor oil affect my eczema?

Accepted Answer

Very Unlikely: Havent seen that happen yet.

Question 10

can castor oil be used to treat scars?

Accepted Answer

No: Castor oil will have no effect on scars that i know of.

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Can castor oil packs on the liver and milk thistle hav adverse side effects? i tried both a month ago and ever since been having pain in my liver area

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What is the dosage of castor oil to a kid of 2years?

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Has castor oil ever caused a misscarriage?

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