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Can rubbing castor oil on your belly induce labor?
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Castor oil: Probably not. Castor oil as a base used in injectables has been shown to cause contractions. The oral use of castor oil has been said to cause contractions, but not proven to do so. But the oil is probably not absorbed in any significant amount thru the skin. DrG
Answered 7/31/2018
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