Cultures around the world have used castor oil for thousands of years as a natural healing remedy. In the Mediterranean, it was thought to increase a woman’s lactation, while in Africa it was used to ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD A castor oil pack is a piece of cloth soaked in castor oil and placed on the skin for its potential health benefits. People use them for various reasons, including ...

Castor oil has been a beauty staple for generations, but with so many modern alternatives, is it still worth keeping on your ...