A 29-year-old female 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?
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
28 years experience General Practice
Myths: Nope. That would be a myth that is not real or scientific.
Castor oil will, however, clean out your bowels very well.
Answered on May 29, 2014
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