Question 1

castor oil be given via g tube ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Castor can safely be given in a g tube.

Question 2

can castor oil packs really aid in opening blocked fallopian tubes? if so, how long would it take? is there anything else one needs to take with it?

Accepted Answer

Myths: Nope. That would be a myth that is not real or scientific. 
Castor oil will, however, clean out your bowels very well.

Question 3

is daily dose of castor oil harmful ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, very: Daily use of caster oil makes the bowel lazy, and dependant on the laxative to move its content.

Question 4

does rubbing castor oil work to induce?

Accepted Answer

Donot do it: You may do more harm than good, check with your doctor.

Question 5

has castor oil ever been related to miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

No: If someone had been given castor oil and miscarried, i would not associate the miscarriage with the castor oil.  Also, this cannot be used to induce a miscarriage.

Question 6

i took 2 tbls of castor oil then i googled it. just wondering if it can harm my baby ?

Accepted Answer

How many weeks preg?: Castor Oil should not be taken without first consulting a physician. It could result in harm to your unborn baby. Castor Oil effects are very strong to the mother, it could put stress on the fetus.Under stress, fetal heart-rate increases and the anal sphincter relaxes, resulting in the release of meconium. When the amniotic fluid becomes contaminated with meconium, the baby can inhale this.

Question 7

can castor oil treat lipomas?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

will castor oil affect my eczema?

Accepted Answer

Very Unlikely: Havent seen that happen yet.

Question 9

can castor oil be used to treat scars?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

i am 34 weeks and took castor oil nothing has happened but i'm concerned about my baby is he ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your baby is okay. If you are constipated, it would be better to take a fiber laxative like Metamucil.

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Castor oil be given via g tube ?

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Can castor oil packs really aid in opening blocked fallopian tubes? if so, how long would it take? is there anything else one needs to take with it?

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Is daily dose of castor oil harmful ?

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Does rubbing castor oil work to induce?

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Has castor oil ever been related to miscarriages?

A member asked:

I took 2 tbls of castor oil then i googled it. just wondering if it can harm my baby ?

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Can castor oil treat lipomas?

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Will castor oil affect my eczema?

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Can castor oil be used to treat scars?

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I am 34 weeks and took castor oil nothing has happened but i'm concerned about my baby is he ok?

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