Question 1

can i take castor oil as a purging agent? and after that purging can i then take another detox right after specifically to help me with bloating, weight loss etc? if i cannot take the detox soon after, when is it adviceable to take the detox ?

Accepted Answer

: There are no known benefits of “detox”.  So avoid both.  Best weight loss is to do the DASH diet. Set calories so you will lose till u e at goal weight.

Question 2

are castor oil packs effective on constipation?

Accepted Answer

Not really familiar: Taking castor oil used to be recommended for constipation, but it is not healthy to take it orally in large doses. Castor oil packs might be okay, but there are side effects to castor oil, and it is definitely absorbed from the packs.
See this article for more info: http://articles.Mercola.Com/sites/articles/archive/2012/04/28/castor-oil-to-treat-health-conditions.Aspx.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

i am 41 years old and trying to conceive. i have a small fibroid that is blocking sperm from getting to the egg. can castor oil packs help shrink this fibroid? and when is a safe time to do castor oil packs?

Accepted Answer

Please don't!: Castor oil cannot shrink a fiborid. Please do not try this, as it will not work and you may harm yourself. It is truly rare for a fibroid to 'block sperm from getting to the egg.' please get help soon from a fertility specialist or a really good obg on this.

Question 6

i have liver mets from primary ocular melanoma. i slept with a castor oil pack 2 days ago. my abdomen & lower right are painful. will this subside?

Accepted Answer

This is outside ?: Castor oil packs most likely do not do anything. I am thinking of the external application of the oil in cloth on skin. If there is heat, there could conceivably be a burn from the heat but any damage from it would be visible.

ON THE OTHER HAND. Cancer everywhere can do bad and painful things.
Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health,

Question 7

is it normal that pilonidal cyst sinus is closing by itself after alternative treatments as epsom salt baths, castor oil packs and garlic supplements?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: yes that often occurs however it is possible for the cyst to reoccur and re open try and keep it clean and well hydrated

Question 8

how much weight can i lose drinking castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Castor oil is: Laxative and will make you have loose stool. It is also possible to have diarrhea . If your intake matches the out put there should not be any weight lose . However , if you are restricting your intake you may loose some not because castor oil is a weight loss medicine because you are restricting . If you believe that you need to restrict your intake and loose weight , please talk to your pcp.

Question 9

can castor oil cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Its action makes it difficult to gain weight

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: castor oil overdose?

Accepted Answer

Castor oil overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug / substance is used. "Symptoms of a castor oil overdose include: Abdominal cramps, Chest pain, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hallucinations (rare), Fainting, Nausea, Shortness of breath, Skin rash &amp; Throat tightness"  REF:  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002768.htm

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A member asked:

Can i take castor oil as a purging agent? and after that purging can i then take another detox right after specifically to help me with bloating, weight loss etc? if i cannot take the detox soon after, when is it adviceable to take the detox ?

A member asked:

Are castor oil packs effective on constipation?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I am 41 years old and trying to conceive. i have a small fibroid that is blocking sperm from getting to the egg. can castor oil packs help shrink this fibroid? and when is a safe time to do castor oil packs?

A member asked:

I have liver mets from primary ocular melanoma. i slept with a castor oil pack 2 days ago. my abdomen & lower right are painful. will this subside?

A member asked:

Is it normal that pilonidal cyst sinus is closing by itself after alternative treatments as epsom salt baths, castor oil packs and garlic supplements?

A member asked:

How much weight can i lose drinking castor oil?

A member asked:

Can castor oil cause weight gain?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: castor oil overdose?

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