Question 1

is it ok to use castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Depends what for: Yes if you are using for constipation it is ok.

Question 2

i took castor oil will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes.Warning...: its used as a laxative. ☺️

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

is castor oil safe for lube?

Accepted Answer

May possible: Castor oil by its nature may also lube.

Question 8

when can i eat after drinking castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Regular food: Regular food avoiding extra roughage.

Question 9

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 10

what can you tell me about black castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Black Castor Oil: Side effects of black casto oil include:
stomach pain, 
diarrhea, 
weakness, 
incontinence, 
nausea, 
abdominal cramping, 
dizziness, 
irregular heartbeat, 
mood changes.

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