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Can castor oil really shrink ovarian and liver cysts? how do you use it (external or internal & how much to apply or take)?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: Castor oil may cause diarrhea and loss of water but is not a treatment for ovarian and liver cysts.

Dr Harris and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/28/2016

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A member asked:

Can castor oil really shrink ovarian and liver cysts? how do you use it (external or internal & how much to apply or take)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Harris and another doctor agreed

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